
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 COSPONSORS ‘LOVE LIVES ON ACT’
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘LOVE LIVES ON ACT’
Bipartisan Measure Would Help Spouses of Fallen Servicemembers to Retain Benefits After Remarriage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to allow spouses of deceased servicemembers to retain their survivor benefits if they remarry.
The Love Lives On Act of 2025 (S.410) would ensure surviving spouses can retain their benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA...
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
Hyde-Smith Singles Out Provision to Help Franklin County Hospital Survive
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Cites the Franklin County Hospital at Bill Signing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today attended the White House signing ceremony for a FY2026 appropriations package that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision she fought for to help keep the...
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...
Salter: Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects
Magnolia Tribune
Salter: Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects
While Graham’s death did not directly affect partisan control of the chamber, it made the narrow margin even narrower.
By Sid Salter
The unexpected and untimely death of Republican U.S...
Mississippi leaders react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
WLBT-TV Jackson
Mississippi leaders react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
By Alex Love
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi leaders across the board are reflecting on the legacy of service Sen. Lindsey Graham had in Washington, D.C.
3 On Your Side spoke on the phone with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith...
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith shares message ahead of America’s 250th birthday
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith shares message ahead of America’s 250th birthday
WXXV Staff
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is releasing a statement as America celebrate 250 years.
Senator Hyde-Smith says she hopes everyone can set aside their differences and reflect on the values that...
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic U.S. Moon Landing
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC U.S. MOON LANDING
Congressional Record (Senate - July 17, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon.
It was 50...
Tribute to Thomas O’Loughlin
TRIBUTE TO THOMAS O’LOUGHLIN
Congressional Record (Senate - May 23, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, each Memorial Day we, as Americans, take time to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country, from those who died in the creation of this great Nation to those who today...
Tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven Davies
TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER STEVEN DAVIES
Congressional Record (Senate - April 09, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am pleased to commend LCDR Steven Davies for his dedication to duty and service as a U.S. Coast Guard congressional fellow on my staff. Steve was recently selected to...

