Bobby Rush: “Much-needed investments in these key areas will support this Nation in building back better--a top priority for both…”

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.

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

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 extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.