Bobby Rush: “I urge, plead with the majority to also hold at least one hearing...just hold a hearing on the issue of climate change.”

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

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?

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 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.