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 STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who was nominated to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“President Trump has exercised his right to put forth a...

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS NEW RAPID COVID-19 TESTING CAPACITY AT ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS NEW RAPID COVID-19 TESTING CAPACITY AT ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME

Miss. Senator Turned to the Pentagon for Rapid Testing After AFRH Residents Raised Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today 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 (AFRH) in Gulfport.

Hyde-Smith sought the machinery and supplies from the...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP MILITARY SPOUSES CONTINUE CAREERS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP MILITARY SPOUSES CONTINUE CAREERS

Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act Intended to Cut Unemployment Rate Among Military Spouses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to make it easier for military spouses with valid professional licenses to continue their careers in the state where their spouse is serving on military orders.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Military Spouse Licensing...

U.S. Senate approves Gold Star Families week resolution

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U.S. Senate approves Gold Star Families week resolution

By Bailey Martin

The U.S. Senate late Thursday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) that establishes Sept. 20-26, 2020, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of...

Gold Star Families now have a week to call their own

Connecting Vets Radio

Gold Star Families now have a week to call their own

By Julia LeDoux

The Senate has approved a resolution designating Sept. 20-26, 2020, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week” to honor the families of fallen service members.

Introduced by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss...

Sen. Hyde-Smith gives 2020 Independence Day message

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Sen. Hyde-Smith gives 2020 Independence Day message
 
By Renaldo Hopkins

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) - U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith released a message Friday to recognize Independence Day, mentioning the challenges facing the nation and the American will to make things better for the...