Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to fulfilling the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including by ensuring the availability of the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military and maximize 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.
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
Miss. Senator Says Permanent Offshore Energy Restrictions Would Limit Work to Unleash American Energy
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Explains Opposition to Pending Outer Continental Shelf Legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing moratorium on oil and gas exploration on parts of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) as the Trump administration...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘LOVE LIVES ON ACT’
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘LOVE LIVES ON ACT’
Bipartisan Measure Would Help Spouses of Fallen Servicemembers to Retain Benefits After Remarriage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to allow spouses of deceased servicemembers to retain their survivor benefits if they remarry.
The Love Lives On Act of 2025 (S.410) would ensure surviving spouses can retain their benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA...
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
Hyde-Smith Singles Out Provision to Help Franklin County Hospital Survive
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Cites the Franklin County Hospital at Bill Signing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today attended the White House signing ceremony for a FY2026 appropriations package that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision she fought for to help keep the...
Senate passes FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill with key funding secured for Mississippi
Magnolia State News
Senate passes FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill with key funding secured for Mississippi
By Magnolia State News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has announced the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill, which contains funding for national...
Hyde-Smith backs bill to prohibit senators from being paid during future government shutdowns
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Hyde-Smith backs bill to prohibit senators from being paid during future government shutdowns
By Caleb Salers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing a bill that would prohibit her and her colleagues from receiving a paycheck during future government shutdowns.
The...
Senator Hyde-Smith delivers Thanksgiving message focusing on gratitude
Magnolia State News
Senator Hyde-Smith delivers Thanksgiving message focusing on gratitude
By Magnolia State News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) released a Thanksgiving message addressed to the people of Mississippi and the nation, emphasizing gratitude and community during the holiday...
REMEMBERING COLONEL CARLYLE "SMITTY" HARRIS (RET.)
REMEMBERING COLONEL CARLYLE "SMITTY" HARRIS (RET.)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 120
(Senate - July 14, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is a profound honor to pay tribute
to the late U.S. Air Force Colonel Carlyle Smith "Smitty" Harris of
Tupelo, Mississippi, an American hero...
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.
...
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...