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.)

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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...

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HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

Bipartisan Measure Sets Aside Sept. 21-27 to Recognize Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who have given their lives in defense of the nation.

The bipartisan measure establishes Sept. 21-27, 2025, as Gold...

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HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

71 Senators, Members of Congress Weigh in on Trump Effort to Restore Pro-Life Policies, End Abortion Services at VA Facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today released a letter she led that was signed by 71 Senators and Members of Congress who support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposed rule to rescind a Biden-era rule promoting...

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Statements

TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS

TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 177
(Senate - October 7, 2021) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also want to wish Woody a happy 
birthday as well.

  I just join my colleagues today to commemorate and honor some of the 
Nation's most...

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Tribute to Thomas O’Loughlin

TRIBUTE TO THOMAS O’LOUGHLIN

Congressional Record (Senate - May 23, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, each Memorial Day we, as Americans, take time to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country, from those who died in the creation of this great Nation to those who today...

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Honoring Durell Wade

HONORING DURELL WADE 

Congressional Record -- (Senate - December 06, 2018)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, 77 years after being killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, AD2 Durell Wade of Calhoun County, MS, will be laid to rest in the North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

On December 7...

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