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 PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
In Speech, Senator Says Voting Rights, Democracy Didn’t Collapse Under Mississippi’s Successful Voter ID Requirement
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for Passage of SAVE America Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today pointed to Mississippi’s successful voter ID law in a floor speech advocating Senate passage of the SAVE America Act, which she cosponsored.
Hyde-Smith...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement following her vote against a resolution to short-circuit President Trump’s ability to continue Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“I voted against the resolution because President Trump, like presidents before him, has the authority under the War Powers Act to take military action to...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Miss. Senator Commits to “Doing the Work of Governing” to Continue Helping American Families, Businesses
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement in Anticipation of the State of the Union Address.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a statement issued in advance of President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she and her Republican colleagues are committed “to doing the...
Politicos react to State of the Union
DeSoto County News
Politicos react to State of the Union
By Bob Bakken
Key Points
- Mississippi Republicans praised the President’s focus on the “America First” agenda, citing a five percent jump in manufactured goods.
- State Democrats blasted the address as “two hours of lies,” pointing to rising...
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...
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 WINSTEAD
TRIBUTE TO JACK WINSTEAD
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 34
(Senate - February 26, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute
to Mr. Jack Winstead who, for years, has shown an overwhelming
dedication to serving the Friends of Mississippi Veterans nonprofit as
a...