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 SEND PRESIDENT A BILL WITH ADDED FUNDING FOR VETERANS CARE & BENEFITS
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND PRESIDENT A BILL WITH ADDED FUNDING FOR VETERANS CARE & BENEFITS
Senate Completes Action on FY2019 Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to send President Trump a funding bill that will provide record-setting funding levels for veterans care, including an additional $1.25 billion to implement the VA MISSION Act.
The Senate voted 92-5 to...
HYDE-SMITH MEETS NEW VA SEC. ROBERT WILKIE
HYDE-SMITH MEETS NEW VA SEC. ROBERT WILKIE
Senator Commits to Helping Secretary Wilkie Improve VA Services for Veterans
PHOTO: VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith discuss veterans care, Mississippi links.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she looks forward to working with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie, who she met with only a day after he was sworn into office.
Hyde-Smith supported Wilkie’s confirmation...
TACKLING BUREAUCRACY FOR LONG-SOUGHT DUCK HUNTING REFORM
TACKLING BUREAUCRACY FOR LONG-SOUGHT DUCK HUNTING REFORM
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
Federal rules and regulations too often become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to simple changes that can have a positive impact. I introduced the Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, specifically to challenge just such a situation.
Mississippians for the most part appreciate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service management of our wildlife refuges and other...