Bobby Rush: “The Chair wants to thank the full committee chairman. The Chair now recognizes Mr. Latta of Ohio for 5 minutes.”

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?

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

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.

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.