Bobby Rush: “I have been working on developing a comprehensive, $100 million strategy for mobile testing and door-to-door tracking.”

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

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.