Cindy Hyde-Smith in 2020 MS Senatorial race

On Technology: Favors regulation of lab grown meat products

Hyde-Smith introduced the Cell-Cultured Meat and Poultry Regulation Act of 2019 that would codify the responsibilities of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food products grown in laboratories from animal cell cultures. "Our federal food safety laws need to be updated to address the scientific effort to create imitation meat in laboratories," said Hyde-Smith. "American consumers deserve to know the food they eat is unadulterated, wholesome, and properly labeled, and the federal agencies responsible for these guarantees deserve clear direction from Congress over jurisdiction. Source: News Mississippi NewsMS.FM on 2020 Mississippi Senate race Apr 14, 2019

On Education: Revise Obama big-government rules on US waters

The EPA has proposed a revised definition of the "Waters of the United States", specifically what waters the federal government can and cannot regulate. "President Trump has made an intensive effort to roll back Obama's big-government regulations, the worst of which was the Waters of the United States rule," said Hyde-Smith. "That rule was the poster child for overreaching bureaucrats giving the federal government far-reaching powers over individual landowners." Source: News Mississippi NewsMS.FM on 2020 Mississippi Senate race Dec 13, 2018

On Health Care: Against ObamaCare; but sought ObamaCare funding

Hyde-Smith said during her debate against Mike Espy, "You know, ObamaCare is the worst thing that happened to us." Hyde-Smith repeated her intent to "end" the law.

As a state lawmaker, she produced a report recommending that noted that Mississippi "had not taken full advantage of more than $22 billion in federal project grant funds made available to states, local governments, and other entities through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."

Source: The Intercept on 2020 Mississippi Senate race Nov 21, 2018

On Jobs: Protect our business & jobs in Mississippi agriculture

I have dedicated my career to being a champion for Mississippi agriculture. Being a pro-business conservative for 12 years and having been Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee for the last 8 years, my proven track record shows my dedication as a true agriculture leader.

My family raises beef cattle and operates the local stockyard auction market in Brookhaven. I know what it means to run an agricultural business. Being well aware of regulations by both the state and federal agricultural departments, I understand the fine line between food safety and sound environmental policies without over-burdensome government regulations.

Agriculture is a driving force in our economy with one in four jobs in Mississippi being agriculture related. I will do everything in my power to protect the jobs we have and create more agriculture-related jobs by making sure Mississippi has a favorable business climate.

Source: Vote-USA.org on 2020 Mississippi Senate race Oct 2, 2011

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