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.)


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.
 
Hyde...

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...

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...

Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81

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Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81

By Steven Gagliano

According to a spokesman, U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, who represented Mississippi in Congress for more than 45 years, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning in Oxford.

Cochran, a Navy veteran who...

Senator honors ailing vet with sterling service

Laurel Leader-Call

Senator honors ailing vet with sterling service

From staff reports

An ailing World War II veteran and POW from Myrick was honored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Friday, just before the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend.

Tom O’Loughlin, 94, was a prisoner of war for more than...