Veterans

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CALL ON DOD TO RESCIND ABORTION TRAVEL POLICY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 27 Senators demanding that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) rescind its policy of paying the travel expenses of those servicemembers and dependents seeking abortions, including late-term abortions. 

The Mississippi lawmakers signed a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that outlines how the policy exceeds any authority...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 VETERANS DAY MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Veterans Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Veterans Day message in which she honors the nation’s veterans and continues to encourage Mississippians to become more engaged with veterans.

“Our veterans have fought selflessly, tirelessly, and bravely to ensure that we can enjoy a life of freedom and democracy here at home,” Hyde-Smith said.  “Their sacrifices...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BILL RECOMMENDS $83 MILLION FOR MISS. INSTALLATIONS

Senator Worked with Committee Colleagues to Fund Miss. Projects, Veterans' Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for Senate passage of legislation that directs more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard...

SENATE PASSES HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION  

Bipartisan Resolution Designates Sept. 24-30 to Honor Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Monday night passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) to designate Sept. 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

The Senate approved S.Res.348 by unanimous consent.  The resolution, which is...

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2023 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Setting Sept. 24-30 to Honor Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Sept. 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

S.Res.348, which is supported by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), provides the nation a...