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.)
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WORK TO BLOCK DRAFT OF WOMEN
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WORK TO BLOCK DRAFT OF WOMEN
Miss. Senators Oppose Compelling Women to Register for the Draft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week threw their support behind a measure to keep women from being compelled to register for the draft.
The Senators signed onto an amendment to the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would remove a provision from HR.4350 requiring women between the ages of 18 and 25 to...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES WANT FEDERAL WORKERS TO RETURN TO DUTY STATIONS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES WANT FEDERAL WORKERS TO RETURN TO DUTY STATIONS
Despite COVID Vaccination Progress, Many Fed Agencies Retain Remote Work Status, Affecting Public Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation to require federal government workers to return to their duty stations as COVID-19 vaccines and health management practices make it safer to resume in-person activities.
Hyde-Smith is cosponsoring the Having Employees Return to...
HYDE-SMITH HONORS MISS. WWII MEDAL OF HONOR HEROES IN TRIBUTE TO LAST SURVIVING RECIPIENT
HYDE-SMITH HONORS MISS. WWII MEDAL OF HONOR HEROES IN TRIBUTE TO LAST SURVIVING RECIPIENT
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Honors World War II Medal of Honor Recipients.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today saluted the World War II Medal of Honor recipients from Mississippi as part of a tribute for the last surviving veteran bestowed with that honor.
Hyde-Smith joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in a colloquy on the Senate floor to honor Hershel “Woody” Williams of...
MS Senator Hyde-Smith Applauds New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Capacity at Armed Forces Retirement Home
Long Beach Breeze
MS Senator Hyde-Smith Applauds New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Capacity at Armed Forces Retirement Home
September 23, 2020
The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Gulfport will soon be able to provide quick-turnaround rapid COVID-19 testing to its residents.
The capability was...
AFRH receives rapid COVID-19 testing equipment
WXXV-TV Gulfport
AFRH receives rapid COVID-19 testing equipment
By WXXV
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Tuesday thanked the Defense Logistics Agency for granting her request to expedite the delivery of equipment necessary for rapid COVID-19 testing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport...
Vietnam Service Medal presented to retired Air Force veteran
WJTV-TV Jackson
Vietnam Service Medal presented to retired Air Force veteran
NEWS
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) presented Pearl resident Gary L. Benton, Senior Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force with a Vietnam Service Medal.
Benton earned the honor in...