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 ISSUES VETERANS DAY STATEMENT
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES VETERANS DAY STATEMENT
Encourages Mississippians to Become More Engaged with Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who is scheduled to mark Veterans Day at a ceremony in Ridgeland, today issued a statement in advance of the national holiday to encourage Mississippians to become more engaged with veterans.
“Each Veterans Day, our nation comes together to remember, honor, and thank the brave men and women who have fought selflessly to defend our...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES OPPOSE ILLEGAL VA-PROVIDED ABORTIONS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES OPPOSE ILLEGAL VA-PROVIDED ABORTIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined 11 other Republican senators and 26 members of the House of Representatives in a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interim final rule (IFR) that illegally allows abortions to be offered by the VA.
The lawmakers cite the VA’s explicit statutory prohibition on abortion...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES QUESTION TRICARE PRESCRIPTION CHANGES
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES QUESTION TRICARE PRESCRIPTION CHANGES
Lawmakers Concerned About Shrinking Pharmacy Network for TRICARE Patients & Their Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in seeking answers from the Biden administration regarding TRICARE beneficiaries’ ability to maintain access to local pharmacies.
In all, 16 Senators signed a letter to Seileen Mullen, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health...
Biden to turn ‘heroes into felons’ if troops refuse COVID vaccine mandate, GOP senator says
American Military News
Biden to turn ‘heroes into felons’ if troops refuse COVID vaccine mandate, GOP senator says
By Ryan Morgan
In a Thursday press conference, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) said if Biden were to pursue dishonorable discharges for service members who refuse the COVID vaccine...
11 GOP Senators Want To Stop Military From Dishonorably Discharging Those Who Refuse Vaccine
Newsweek
11 GOP Senators Want To Stop Military From Dishonorably Discharging Those Who Refuse Vaccine
By Toria Barnhart
Nearly a dozen Republican senators sponsored legislation that would stop the military from giving service members who refuse the coronavirus vaccine dishonorable discharges.
Th...
GOP Bill Would Block UN Recognition of Taliban, Impose Sanctions Against Supporters Like Pakistan
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GOP Bill Would Block UN Recognition of Taliban, Impose Sanctions Against Supporters Like Pakistan
By Patrick Goodenough
(CNSNews.com) – Twenty-two Republican senators have introduced legislation designed to block Taliban efforts to win international recognition and imposing sanctions...