Bobby Rush: “According to a review of USDA data, nearly all of the funds provided to farmers to offset the current impacts of the…”

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.

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

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.