Bobby Rush: “I just want to make a note, Mr. Chairman, that we are moving into an area where diversity in Government contracting…”

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.

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.