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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.

News Releases

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...

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HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

71 Senators, Members of Congress Weigh in on Trump Effort to Restore Pro-Life Policies, End Abortion Services at VA Facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today released a letter she led that was signed by 71 Senators and Members of Congress who support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposed rule to rescind a Biden-era rule promoting...

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUSTICES CHAMBERLIN AND MAXWELL

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUSTICES CHAMBERLIN AND MAXWELL

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released a joint statement on Mississippi Supreme Court Justices Robert Chamberlin and James Maxwell, whose nominations to the Northern District of Mississippi were considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday: 

“We wholeheartedly support Justices Maxwell and Chamberlin’s nominations to...

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Statements

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...

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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...

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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...

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