Bobby Rush: “Congressman Bobby Rush from Illinois will be the lead sponsor on that.”

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 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.

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