Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to ensuring the federal government meets its commitments to the men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces.  She understands the changing needs of America’s newest generation of veterans and their families, and is dedicated to supporting efforts to make sure they receive the highest-quality medical care possible.  (For assistance with a VA-related case, visit here.)


HYDE-SMITH BLASTS SCHUMER’S ‘RECKLESS & DANGEROUS’ GAMES AS SHUTDOWN ENTERS FOURTH WEEK

HYDE-SMITH BLASTS SCHUMER’S ‘RECKLESS & DANGEROUS’ GAMES AS SHUTDOWN ENTERS FOURTH WEEK

Miss. Senator Says Republicans Ready to Work, Questions When Senate Democrats Will Be

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Knocks Senate Democrats as Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today castigated Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for pulling “reckless and dangerous” political stunts instead of allowing Senators to vote to end a harmful federal...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FY2026 NATIONAL DEFENSE POLICY BILL

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FY2026 NATIONAL DEFENSE POLICY BILL

Authorization Bill Moves Forward as Senate Makes Progress on Defense Spending Measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late Thursday night voted for Senate passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a measure that will advance President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda by establishing policy reforms and authorizing appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense and other national...

HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT

HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT

Following Successive Votes, Hyde-Smith Says Democrats Continue to Reject Common-sense Solutions in Favor of Political Games

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Ongoing Democratic Obstruction to Reopening the Government.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sharply criticized Senate Democrats for voting repeatedly to reject a clean, bipartisan bill to reopen the federal government as the ongoing...

Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

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Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

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Last Saturday I was traveling to Washington, D.C., and missed the DAV, VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League and many other veterans who raised the flag at The Roundabout. 

In Washington, the DAV Mid-Winter opening...

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 185
(Senate - November 8, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute 
to Mr. Jack Rutland, Jr., of Lincoln County, MS, who for more than 10 
years has shown an inspiring dedication to sharing the stories...

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 163
(Senate - October 4, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am honored to pay tribute to the 
memory of a true American hero, Jacklyn ``Jack'' Harrell Lucas.

  Jack, a long-time resident of Mississippi, and the youngest...

TRIBUTE TO KAREN GOODE

TRIBUTE TO KAREN GOODE

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 101
(Senate - June 14, 2022) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute 
today to Ms. Karen Goode, who has retired after 47 years of dedicated 
public service with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional 
Of...