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 STATEMENT ON JAN. 2023 BORDER TRIP & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JAN. 2023 BORDER TRIP & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the January 2023 trip she took with U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to the U.S.-Mexico border at Del Rio, Texas, where they learned about the ramifications of Biden administration border policies, including human trafficking.
“I applaud Senator Britt and others who continue to raise awareness to the horrors of human...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BILL DIRECTING $53M TO MISS. FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION IMPROVEMENTS
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BILL DIRECTING $53M TO MISS. FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for final passage of a funding measure that will direct more than $53 million in FY2024 military construction dollars to installations in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith said Mississippi facilities will benefit from the additional $2.0 billion over the President budget that Congress agreed in...
HYDE-SMITH: ENERGY & WATER FUNDING BILL PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MISS. HARBORS, PORTS, LEVEES & INFRASTRUCTURE
HYDE-SMITH: ENERGY & WATER FUNDING BILL PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MISS. HARBORS, PORTS, LEVEES & INFRASTRUCTURE
Miss. Senator Advances Miss. Interests as Member of Energy & Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to send the White House the FY2024 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill, which will direct more than $195.9 million to Mississippi in support of specifically-authorized U.S. Army Corps of...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith split on procedural vote to allow debate on foreign aid
Magnolia Tribune
Wicker, Hyde-Smith split on procedural vote to allow debate on foreign aid
With Thursday’s vote, the U.S. Senate will now enter debate and consider amendments on a foreign aid spending package that would provide billions in support of Ukraine, Israel and more.
By: Frank Corder
T...
Battle rages over Biden’s pause of natural gas exports
NEXSTAR
Battle rages over Biden’s pause of natural gas exports
By Jessi Turnure
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senate Republicans are accusing President Joe Biden of waging a war against their natural gas producing states after he ordered a freeze on new liquid natural gas exports.
The group of GOP...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith to join fellow GOP members in blocking border security bill
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Wicker, Hyde-Smith to join fellow GOP members in blocking border security bill
By J.T. Mitchell
Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have both confirmed they will be voting against a border security bill set to hit the floor on Wednesday, joining fellow Republicans in...
BORDER SECURITY
BORDER SECURITY
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 205
(Senate - December 13, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again call
attention to the crisis at our southern border--the very crisis the
Biden administration refuses to acknowledge and in not doing so, fails
t...
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...
REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS
REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 163
(Senate - October 4, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am honored to pay tribute to the
memory of a true American hero, Jacklyn ``Jack'' Harrell Lucas.
Jack, a long-time resident of Mississippi, and the youngest...