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.
Alabama Today
Tommy Tuberville objects to cuts to veterans pharmacy network
By Brandon Moseley
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and 15 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter Friday to Seileen Mullen, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, seeking answers about TRICARE...
Sierra Sun Times
U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley, Tom Cotton and Colleagues Express Concern Over Reduced Reimbursements for Prescriptions
Published: Friday, 30 September 2022 05:58
September 30, 2022 - WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has joined Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on a letter to...
TAPS
TAPS Families Visit Capitol Hill During Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
Author: TAPS
The last full week of September is a special one for the TAPS community. Since 2018, Congress has recognized this time as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week providing an opportunity for the nation to...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES QUESTION TRICARE PRESCRIPTION CHANGES
Lawmakers Concerned About Shrinking Pharmacy Network for TRICARE Patients & Their Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in seeking answers from the Biden administration regarding TRICARE beneficiaries’ ability to maintain access to local pharmacies.
In all, 16 Senators signed a letter to Seileen Mullen, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE SCHUMER TO BRING ANNUAL DEFENSE BILL TO A VOTE
Miss. Senators Fight for Major Investments in Armed Forces, Want Vote This Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, have joined a letter to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanding that the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) be brought to a...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS ‘NATIONAL WARRIOR CALL DAY’ IN SUPPORT OF U.S. VETERANS & SERVICEMEMBERS
Resolution Encourages Greater Interaction to Curtail Rising Suicide Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for a Senate resolution to designate Nov. 13, 2022, as “National Warrior Call Day.”
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the National Warrior Call Day Resolution (S.Res.754), which encourages Americans to actively reach out to servicemembers...
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Miss. senators explain why they voted against bill set to boost veterans benefits
By WLOX Staff
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s two U.S. senators want veterans to know they support a bill boosting VA benefits for those exposed to chemicals, but they say a funding mistake...
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Mississippi U.S. Senators vote for bill to aid vets injured in burn pits
By Flora Dedeaux
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - After failed efforts to amend the “Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022,” or the PACT Act, the legislation has finally passed in the U.S...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXPAND DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
‘Honoring Our PACT Act’ Would Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Hazards during Service to the Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for passage of a major veterans’ care measure that will dedicate long-sought resources to help military veterans suffering from chronic health issues associated with exposure to toxic hazards.
The Senate voted 84-14 to approve the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2022 MEMORIAL DAY STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in advance of the nation’s commemoration of Memorial Day to honor all those who have served and died on behalf of our nation:
“For 154 years, we have come together as a nation to honor the heroes who gave their lives in defense of our blessed homeland. As Americans work through economic and social strife, I believe it is important that we never forget...
