
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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $15.76 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT OF GULFPORT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $15.76 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT OF GULFPORT
Port Infrastructure Project to Improve Freight Access and Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $15.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve highway access to the Port of Gulfport for military, commercial, and freight tenants.
The award will support...
HYDE-SMITH WILL VOTE TO ACQUIT PRESIDENT TRUMP
HYDE-SMITH WILL VOTE TO ACQUIT PRESIDENT TRUMP
“The Founding Fathers Warned Against Allowing Impeachment to Become a Political Weapon. In This Case, House Democrats Crossed that Line.”

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Speaks on Senate Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated she will vote to acquit President Trump on the two Articles of Impeachment that were the subject of a two-week trial in the United States Senate.
“I will vote to acquit...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:
“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times. He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.
“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...
Border enforcement helicopters to be built in Mississippi
News Mississippi
Border enforcement helicopters to be built in Mississippi
By Steven Gagliano
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced the award of a $59.1 million contract to procure Mississippi-produced Light...
Indianola Native Jay Blount to Receive Second Ever Civilian Purple Heart
Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin
Indianola Native Jay Blount to Receive Second Ever Civilian Purple Heart
By Mark H. Stowers
A war zone is a war zone.
Both soldiers and civilian contractors put their lives on the line everyday overseas in the fight for America’s freedoms.
For Indianola native Jay...
Mississippi senators back debt deal that cleared Senate
WTOK-TV Meridian
Mississippi senators back debt deal that cleared Senate
By Andrew Taylor
WASHINGTON (AP) - A hard-won budget and debt deal easily cleared the Senate Thursday, powered by President Donald Trump's endorsement and a bipartisan drive to cement recent spending increases for the...