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 STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement following her vote against a resolution to short-circuit President Trump’s ability to continue Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“I voted against the resolution because President Trump, like presidents before him, has the authority under the War Powers Act to take military action to...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Miss. Senator Commits to “Doing the Work of Governing” to Continue Helping American Families, Businesses
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement in Anticipation of the State of the Union Address.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a statement issued in advance of President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she and her Republican colleagues are committed “to doing the...
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
Miss. Senator Says Permanent Offshore Energy Restrictions Would Limit Work to Unleash American Energy
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Explains Opposition to Pending Outer Continental Shelf Legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing moratorium on oil and gas exploration on parts of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) as the Trump administration...
Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee
Mississippi Independent
Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee
By R.L. Nave
Mississippi’s junior senator has a new assignment.
On July 22, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith accepted an appointment to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, replacing Sen. Lindsey Graham, who...
U.S. has Moved up to 500 Million Barrels of Oil Through Gulf of Oman, Hegseth says
USNI News
U.S. has Moved up to 500 Million Barrels of Oil Through Gulf of Oman, Hegseth says
By Hope Hodge Seck
A contentious Senate hearing on a supplemental budget request of nearly $88 billion, largely earmarked to cover the ongoing war on Iran, revealed new figures about the war’s cost to...
Hyde-Smith appointed to Senate defense appropriations panel after Graham’s death
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Hyde-Smith appointed to Senate defense appropriations panel after Graham’s death
By J.T. Mitchell
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, filling a vacancy created by the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Gr...
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...
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.1899, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.1899, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105
(Senate - June 16, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I join my colleagues today in
defense of our longtime friend and trusted ally, Israel, and to argue
that absolutely no...
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY POLICY
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 20
(Senate - February 3, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to discuss the importance of
the American energy sector and my concern about President Biden's
Executive orders regarding domestic energy policy.
In the first hours of...