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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.


MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $930.8 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT TWO NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTERS IN PASCAGOULA

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $930.8 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT TWO NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTERS IN PASCAGOULA
 
Single, Two-Ship Coast Guard Contract Boosts Miss. Shipbuilding, Savings for Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $930.8 million contract for construction of the 10th and 11th U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters (NSC).

The U.S. Department of Homeland...

SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER

SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER
 
Passage Clears Bill to be Signed into Law

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a measure sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Gregg Harper to ensure wounded warriors can work in the legislative branch of government without restrictions on their ability to meet their medical needs.
 
The Senate late Thursday approved the bill (H.R.6160) to amend Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act by...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE

Legislation Important to Local Miss. Airports, Ongoing Leadership in Unmanned Aerial System Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and important programs for the operation of local airport facilities throughout Mississippi.

The Senate on Wednesday voted 93-6 to complete congressional work on...

MSU lands $7.2 million Army contract

Columbus Commercial Dispatch

MSU lands $7.2 million Army contract

By Alex Holloway

Mississippi State University has secured a competitive $7.2 million federal contract to help the U.S. Army test unmanned aircraft systems technologies. 

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's (R-Mississippi) office...

Mississippi leaders react to State of the Union

News Mississippi

Mississippi leaders react to State of the Union

By Alex Paton

President Donald Trump gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night and now Mississippi’s leaders are responding to the address which mentioned everything from bipartisan cooperation to border...