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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 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...

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...

IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HOLD TRUE TO IDEALS SERVICE MEMBERS FOUGHT & DIED FOR

IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HOLD TRUE TO IDEALS SERVICE MEMBERS FOUGHT & DIED FOR

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2025 Memorial Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement in which she encouraged Mississippians to practice and hold true to the ideals for which American service members have sacrificed, fought, and died. 

“This Memorial Day, let us renew our commitment to the ideals our...

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...

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 185
(Senate - November 8, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute 
to Mr. Jack Rutland, Jr., of Lincoln County, MS, who for more than 10 
years has shown an inspiring dedication to sharing the stories...