Bobby Rush: “It is really important for those communities that are the most disadvantaged that we start investing in them first.”

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, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

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.

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.