Bobby Rush: “Diversity, how important is fuel diversity in ensuring a reliable and resilient grid?”

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.

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 continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.