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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.


HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR IMPORTANT FY2022 DEFENSE POLICY ACT

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR IMPORTANT FY2022 DEFENSE POLICY ACT

FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act Passed on Bipartisan Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to approve the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a military and national defense policy measure that authorizes crucial funding for the U.S. Armed Forces.

The NDAA, a Senate-House compromise agreement, authorizes $777.7 billion, which is a $25 billion increase from the President’s...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME $70.8 MILLION CONTRACT FOR MISS. BUILT AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME $70.8 MILLION CONTRACT FOR MISS. BUILT AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP

U.S. Navy Again Advances Funding for LHA 9 Long-Lead-Time Materials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of a $70.8 million U.S. Navy contract to Huntington Ingalls as its latest installment toward acquiring long-lead-time materials for a new America-class amphibious assault ship.

The award represents the seventh contract toward the...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES DOMESTIC ENERGY CRISIS RELIEF ACT

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES DOMESTIC ENERGY CRISIS RELIEF ACT

Measure Aimed at Tapping American Energy to Improve Economy, National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced the Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act to restore commonsense to U.S. energy policies in a manner that would enhance job creation and energy security.

The Hyde-Smith legislation cites shortcomings in the Biden administration’s energy policies, while pinpointing a series of requirements...

Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to complete wall on U.S.-Mexico border

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Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to complete wall on U.S.-Mexico border

By Kelly Bennett

Legislation that would fully fund completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall is being cosponsored by Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The WALL Act of 2021 (S.3146) would pay for the...

Mississippi Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith Commemorate Veterans Day 

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Mississippi Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith Commemorate Veterans Day 

Both United States Senators acknowledge their commitment to National Service members through actions taken to assist state veterans and their families.

By Helene Roy 

This week, US Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and...