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 VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard Bases.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...
LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS
LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS
Senators Hyde-Smith & Hassan, with Representatives Ezell & Cartwright, Introduce SERVE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) today introduced legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools...
MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY
MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S...
TAPS Families Visit Capitol Hill During Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
TAPS
TAPS Families Visit Capitol Hill During Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
Author: TAPS
The last full week of September is a special one for the TAPS community. Since 2018, Congress has recognized this time as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week providing an opportunity for the nation to...
Mississippi U.S. Senators vote for bill to aid vets injured in burn pits
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Mississippi U.S. Senators vote for bill to aid vets injured in burn pits
By Flora Dedeaux
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - After failed efforts to amend the “Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022,” or the PACT Act, the legislation has finally passed in the U.S...
Miss. senators explain why they voted against bill set to boost veterans benefits
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Miss. senators explain why they voted against bill set to boost veterans benefits
By WLOX Staff
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s two U.S. senators want veterans to know they support a bill boosting VA benefits for those exposed to chemicals, but they say a funding mistake...