contracting out would be a good way, in my opinion, to try to collect on these loans. It is my understanding that the USDA has the authority now to contract out but has not yet engaged in any such contracts. And, like the gentleman from Texas, I would support efforts to privatize this collection process, and I am urging the USDA to move forward on this plan and to contract out for the collection of these large overdue loans.
Advocating for the USDA to privatize the collection of overdue loans.
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