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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.

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT HONORING MISSISSIPPI SAILOR KILLED AT PEARL HARBOR

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT HONORING MISSISSIPPI SAILOR KILLED AT PEARL HARBOR
Commemoration Made in Conjunction with Committal Ceremonies in Miss. for Calhoun County Native Durell Wade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today released a Congressional Recordstatement to honor Durell Wade, a 24-year-old Calhoun County native who lost his life during the attack on Pearl Harbor 77 years ago.
In addition to honoring Wade, Hyde-Smith’s statement commends the Defense...
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SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER

SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER
 
Passage Clears Bill to be Signed into Law

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a measure sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Gregg Harper to ensure wounded warriors can work in the legislative branch of government without restrictions on their ability to meet their medical needs.
 
The Senate late Thursday approved the bill (H.R.6160) to amend Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act by...

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SENATE PASSES HYDE-SMITH’S DUCK HUNTING PLAN, INCLUDES CARVE OUT FOR VETERANS & YOUTHS

SENATE PASSES HYDE-SMITH’S DUCK HUNTING PLAN, INCLUDES CARVE OUT FOR VETERANS & YOUTHS

Senate Approves Natural Resources Management Act Package with Provisions Allowing States to Extend Federal Duck Hunting Season

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today approved a legislative package that includes provisions authored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to allow states to extend duck hunting season to January 31 and conducts special hunts for military, veterans, and youths.
 
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HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES BENEFITS OF DRUG COURTS TO PUBLIC AS 58 GRADUATE FROM HATTIESBURG PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES BENEFITS OF DRUG COURTS TO PUBLIC AS 58 GRADUATE FROM HATTIESBURG PROGRAM

Senator Delivers Keynote at 15th Judicial District Drug Court Ceremony

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today promoted the public benefit of the drug court system as part of her keynote address to 2019 graduates of the 15th Judicial District Drug Court.

Hyde-Smith, who as a state senator was key to the 2003 creation of Mississippi’s drug court system, cited growing...

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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS EXTENDED DUCK HUNTING SEASON IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS EXTENDED DUCK HUNTING SEASON IN MISS.

Senator Authored Law Giving States Right to Extend Federal Duck Hunting Season to Jan. 31

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the approval of the 2019-2020 duck hunting season in Mississippi, which will extend to Jan. 31, 2020, as a result of a law change she authored.

Gone is the “last Sunday in January” deadline previously set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for duck hunting seasons...

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FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, HYDE-SMITH HONORS MISS. OFFICERS KILLED IN 2018

FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, HYDE-SMITH HONORS MISS. OFFICERS KILLED IN 2018

Senator Pays Tribute to Law Enforcement, Set to Participate in 38th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Wednesday

Police Week Tribute Speech
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith delivers National Police Week tribute.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commemorated Mississippi police officers who were killed in 2018 and are being recognized during National Police Week in Washington.

Hyde-Smith delivered...

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