Filemon Vela: “I am hoping that we can move forward and do the right thing for the citizens of this country who face obstacles in…”

I and the produce industry strongly support the Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019.

The effect of family separation is also traumatizing.

Blaming and punishing the people who are seeking protection is inhumane.

It is clear that USDA wants to find efficiencies, but is USDA prepared to make the changes needed to successfully deliver these important services, even if that means increasing, not decreasing, staff and resources?