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Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to abide by the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including the necessary need to rebuild America’s military and readiness.

Senator Hyde-Smith is proud of Mississippi’s enduring support of the Armed Forces.  She is committed to strengthening the state’s significant contributions to national defense, including Air Force bases and Navy installations, the Army National Guard’s primary mobilization installation, a premiere Special Operations training center, a leading Air Force aeromedical evacuation unit, numerous National Guard installations, and Department of Defense supercomputer capabilities.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also grateful for the work of defense industry employees in Mississippi to produce the best equipment and services for the men and women who protect our nation.

U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in advance of the upcoming commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

The Hyde-Smith resolution (S.Res.344), approved by unanimous consent, recognizes the devastation wrought by the deadly hurricane that landed on Aug. 29, 2005...

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HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BILL DIRECTING $60 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BILL DIRECTING $60 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN MISSISSIPPI

Miss. Senator Serves on MilCon-VA Appropriations Panel that Crafted FY2026 Funding Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for committee passage of an FY2026 appropriations bill that will direct $60 million in military construction funds to Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA)...

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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 79
(Senate - May 12, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, as our Nation comes together to 
observe National Police Week, we honor the courageous men and women in 
law enforcement who have given their lives in service to others.

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REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but 
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a 
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...

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HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES FOR MISS. DEFENSE FACILITIES IN LONG-RANGE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PLANNING

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES FOR MISS. DEFENSE FACILITIES IN LONG-RANGE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PLANNING

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Reviews FY2026 DoD Military Construction Request

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for Mississippi Defense Facilities in Long-Term Defense Budget Planning.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought assurances that the U.S. Department of Defense properly considers the “smaller, but strategically-essential installations” in long-term...

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HYDE-SMITH CHECKS INTERIOR DEPT. BUDGET COMMITMENT TO OFFSHORE ENERGY, UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS

HYDE-SMITH CHECKS INTERIOR DEPT. BUDGET COMMITMENT TO OFFSHORE ENERGY, UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS

Miss. Senator Welcomes Interior Dept. Budget Focus on Gulf Energy Production, Critical Mineral Partnerships 
 
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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Interior Secretary Burgum Review FY2026 Budget Request.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) on Wednesday praised the Trump administration’s commitment to offshore energy production and marine mineral exploration, both of which involve...

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