Bobby Rush: “Today the Subcommittee on Energy convenes to continue our work in establishing a path forward to achieve net-zero…”

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

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.

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.