On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
Some of the colleges that I am speaking of will be major contributors in the concept of expanded food access for many of our communities. Mr. Chair, I want to thank the gentleman for extending the time to me. The amendment is a good amendment and it would benefit rural, suburban, and urban areas by maximizing the potential for farming activity in those areas where green space is limited or land is underused. Again, the combination of agricultural fighting against food deserts, which many of my constituents are facing now after Hurricane Harvey, is an important extended impact that I think will be helpful as we go forward. I thank my colleagues for their support of the Jackson Lee amendment No. 13.
