
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 VOTES FOR FY2026 NATIONAL DEFENSE POLICY BILL
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FY2026 NATIONAL DEFENSE POLICY BILL
Authorization Bill Moves Forward as Senate Makes Progress on Defense Spending Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late Thursday night voted for Senate passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a measure that will advance President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda by establishing policy reforms and authorizing appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense and other national...
HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT
HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT
Following Successive Votes, Hyde-Smith Says Democrats Continue to Reject Common-sense Solutions in Favor of Political Games

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Ongoing Democratic Obstruction to Reopening the Government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sharply criticized Senate Democrats for voting repeatedly to reject a clean, bipartisan bill to reopen the federal government as the ongoing...
HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION
HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION
Bipartisan Measure Sets Aside Sept. 21-27 to Recognize Families of the Fallen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who have given their lives in defense of the nation.
The bipartisan measure establishes Sept. 21-27, 2025, as Gold...
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is a huge win for this South Mississippi operation
Sun Herald, Biloxi
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is a huge win for this South Mississippi operation
By Martha Sanchez
The massive tax and spending bill President Donald Trump signed last week is sending millions of dollars to the Stennis Space Center just months after federal leaders proposed...
Iraq War veteran, former Southaven Alderman William Brooks receives smart home in Silo Square
DeSoto Times-Tribune
Iraq War veteran, former Southaven Alderman William Brooks receives smart home in Silo Square
By Jake Lankford
William Brooks was one of thousands of men sent to Iraq following the September 11 attacks and, during his tour, lost both of his legs after a life-threatening...
Mississippi Congressional delegation reacts to airstrikes in Iran
WLBT-TV Jackson
Mississippi Congressional delegation reacts to airstrikes in Iran
By Courtney Ann Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Most of the magnolia state’s delegation is in agreement about the airstrike on Iran.
“The President did what the President thought was in the best interest of...
BORDER SECURITY
BORDER SECURITY
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 16
(Senate - January 25, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I started the new year by joining
Senator Blackburn of Tennessee and our new colleague Senator Britt of
Alabama on a recent tour of the Del Rio Border Sector in Texas.
We...
TRIBUTE TO BILL COTTER
TRIBUTE TO BILL COTTER
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 190
(Senate - December 7, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr.
Bill Cotter for his service and contributions to the State of
Mississippi in his 23 years of service with the Hancock County Port and
Harbor...
TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS
TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 177
(Senate - October 7, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also want to wish Woody a happy
birthday as well.
I just join my colleagues today to commemorate and honor some of the
Nation's most...