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.)


MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY

MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S...

HYDE-SMITH HONORS THE FALLEN IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

HYDE-SMITH HONORS THE FALLEN IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

Cites Nation’s Responsibility to Families of Fallen Servicemembers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Memorial Day message that encourages all Mississippians to take time over the extended weekend to “honor the brave men and women who laid down their lives in service to our great country.”

In her tribute, Hyde-Smith cites the willingness of Mississippians to answer the call of duty to defend the nation...

MISS. SENATORS BACK NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS CHARTER ACT

MISS. SENATORS BACK NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS CHARTER ACT

Congressional Charter Would Boost Advocacy for Native American Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have cosponsored legislation to grant the first-ever congressional charter to an American Indian group to represent the interests of Native American veterans.

The bipartisan National American Indian Veterans Charter Act (S.1554) would create a congressional charter for...

Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

Laurel Leader-Call

Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

Miss. Band of Choctaws chief lauds legislation

May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have cosponsored legislation to grant the first congressional...

Op-Ed: Not Enough Abortions?

Real Clear Policy

Op-Ed: Not Enough Abortions?

By Marjorie Dannenfelser & Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith

When Americans think about supporting U.S. troops, they usually think about servicemembers with difficult deployments far from their families. Or wounded veterans in need of health care, jobs, or...

2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin

2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

By Mark H. Stowers

The Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall of Fame tabbed former Trojan lineman from the 1972 and 1973 State Championship team, Jay Blount as a member of the 2023 class. But his...