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, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE
HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE
Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Funding Request and FY2027 Shipbuilding Budget.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on...
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS
HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS
Miss. Senator Cosponsored Bill to Toughen Penalties for Smuggling Cell Phones in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded Senate passage of legislation she cosponsored to enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband.
The Senate on Wednesday night passed the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison...
Senate Passes National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, Sending Historic Bill on to the President
National Medal of Honor Museum Organization
Senate Passes National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, Sending Historic Bill on to the President
Unanimous vote marks final step to locate new Monument near Lincoln Memorial on National Mall in Washington, D.C.
August 7, 2026
Washington, D.C. –...
Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2026
Magnolia Tribune
Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2026
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By: Magnolia Tribune - August 7, 2026
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1. Federal judge says mass cell tower...
Loophole forcing release of detained illegal immigrants targeted by Senate GOP
Fox News
Loophole forcing release of detained illegal immigrants targeted by Senate GOP
Sen Katie Britt's bill would prevent criminal aliens from being freed when home countries reject their return
By Alex Miller, Fox News
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans are pushing to close a decades-old...
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...