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.)

News Releases

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTRABAND CELLPHONES IN PRISONS

Miss. Senator Cosponsored Bill to Toughen Penalties for Smuggling Cell Phones in Federal Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded Senate passage of legislation she cosponsored to enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband.

The Senate on Wednesday night passed the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison...

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HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES BY DEFENDING FREEDOMS THEY DIED TO PROTECT

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HONOR FALLEN HEROES BY DEFENDING FREEDOMS THEY DIED TO PROTECT

Memorial Day
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2026 Memorial Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement in which she encouraged Mississippians and all Americans to live in a way that reflects the values for which American service members died defending.

“This Memorial Day, let us live in a way that reflects the values they defended –...

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HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR RURAL VA CLINICS

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR RURAL VA CLINICS

At Budget Hearing, VA Sec. Also Confirms Department Will Not Revive Controversial VA Disability Rating Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a priority to direct some of its record investment in capital improvements to rural VA clinics.

The FY2027 budget request was the focus of a Senate Military Construction and Veterans...

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In the News

Pro-life lawmakers join call for VA abortion rule change

Baptist Press

Pro-life lawmakers join call for VA abortion rule change

By Laura Erlanson

WASHINGTON (BP) – The Department of Veterans Affairs appears likely to rescind a Biden-era rule promoting abortion services at VA facilities.

In an email to Baptist Press, a VA spokesperson called the Biden...

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Statements

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...

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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...

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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...

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