Bobby Rush: “We are producing more oil now domestically than we were at any time in the last 8 years.”

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

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

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.

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.