Bobby Rush: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this markup today examining Public Private Partnerships for Federal Energy…”

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

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.

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

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?