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 WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF 2026 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WITH FUNDING FOR MISS.
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF 2026 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WITH FUNDING FOR MISS.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed Senate passage of the FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill, which includes funding she worked to secure to support national security activities conducted in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the bill supports President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda with increased funding for U...
HYDE-SMITH WISHES MISSISSIPPIANS ‘HOPE, LOVE & PEACE’ IN 2025 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
HYDE-SMITH WISHES MISSISSIPPIANS ‘HOPE, LOVE & PEACE’ IN 2025 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2025 Christmas Message
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued her 2025 Christmas message, in which she encourages Mississippians to “slow down, take stock of our blessings, and remember the light that guides us to seek peace even when we face uncertainty.”
Read Senator Hyde-Smith’s Christmas message below:
Merry Christmas, Mississippi!
This...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of a major defense policy bill that sets the stage for President Trump to accelerate his Peace Through Strength national security agenda.
The Senate made the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) available for President Trump’s signature with a 77-20 vote for final passage of a bill that implements policy reforms and...
Senator Hyde-Smith delivers Thanksgiving message focusing on gratitude
Magnolia State News
Senator Hyde-Smith delivers Thanksgiving message focusing on gratitude
By Magnolia State News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) released a Thanksgiving message addressed to the people of Mississippi and the nation, emphasizing gratitude and community during the holiday...
Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote
The Daily Signal
Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote
By Fred Lucas
A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, is joining the effort to promote a rule to require proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms.
...
Mississippi Senators vote to end government shutdown as deadlock continues
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Mississippi Senators vote to end government shutdown as deadlock continues
By WLOX Staff
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s two U.S. Senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, voted in favor of a bill to end the government shutdown.
The vote first took place on Tuesday, and...
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...
INDIA (Executive Session)
INDIA (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 105
(Senate - June 15, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to extend a warm welcome to
His Excellency Narendra Modi, the esteemed Prime Minister of the
Republic of India. Next week, we will be honored to have him address...