Bobby Rush: “This bill would provide much-needed assistance to State Energy Offices to plan for and respond to energy disruptions…”

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 extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.

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

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