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 SUPPORTS HISTORIC COVID-19 RELIEF BILL
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS HISTORIC COVID-19 RELIEF BILL
Senator Critical of Days-Long Delay as Dems Pushed Liberal Agenda Irrelevant to Fighting Pandemic or Helping the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight voted for historic legislation to provide crucial resources for the U.S. health care system, small businesses, food providers, workers and families as the nation grapples with the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
Hyde-Smith, a member of the...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE FOR CORONAVIRUS FUNDING BILL
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE FOR CORONAVIRUS FUNDING BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement after her vote to send President Trump the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act:
“The overwhelming vote for this package indicates strong support for a government-wide response to the coronavirus situation, meaning we must have federal, state, and local coordination and cooperation.”
The package, passed on a...
MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $122.6 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER PRODUCTION
MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $122.6 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER PRODUCTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $122.6 million U.S. Army contract for the procurement of 15 UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopters, which will be manufactured in Columbus.
The Army awarded the contract to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., with an initial obligation of $61.3 million with the Tuesday contract notice. All work will be...
Mississippi College Professor of Law explains how the impeachment process works
WLBT-TV Jackson
Mississippi College Professor of Law explains how the impeachment process works
By Courtney Ann Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Past the headlines, many people may not understand the impeachment process. We’re on your side to break it down.
Impeachment means Congress thinks the...
Mid-South lawmakers speak on death of Islamic State leader
WMC-TV Memphis
Mid-South lawmakers speak on death of Islamic State leader
By WMCActionNews5.com Staff
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Mid-South lawmakers have released statements regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement on the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi following a U.S...
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Military Times
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Tricare does not cover Digital Breast Temosythesis for preventative screening.
By Diana Stancy Correll
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Pentagon to revamp breast cancer screening options for...