Bobby Rush: “The LIFT America Act makes critical investments to combat the climate crisis, expand broadband internet access, and…”

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.