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 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...
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES BY DEFENDING FREEDOMS THEY DIED TO PROTECT
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES BY DEFENDING FREEDOMS THEY DIED TO PROTECT
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2026 Memorial Day Message.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement in which she encouraged Mississippians and all Americans to live in a way that reflects the values for which American service members died defending.
“This Memorial Day, let us live in a way that reflects the values they defended –...
Legislation introduced to support Coast Guard installations
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Legislation introduced to support Coast Guard installations
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has joined Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that would allow the U.S. Coast Guard to collaborate with state and local governments through...
Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2026
Magnolia Tribune
Magnolia Mornings: August 7, 2026
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By: Magnolia Tribune - August 7, 2026
In Mississippi
1. Federal judge says mass cell tower...
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. –...
LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security
LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 205
(Senate - December 13, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again call
attention to the crisis at our southern border--the very crisis the
Biden administration refuses to acknowledge and in...
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...