Bobby Rush: “This bill is simply another bite at the apple in the majority's attempt to backdoor the Obama administration.”

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

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 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.

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.