Chairman David Scott Praises USDA’s Announcement on Intent to Establish Equity Commission

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s announcement of its intent to Establish an Equity Commission: 

“I am thankful for Secretary Vilsack’s efforts to address wrongdoing at USDA.  For too long, discriminatory practices have been allowed at all levels of the Department. Today’s announcement of an Equity Commission to remedy inequalities in any program, policy, system, structure or practice at USDA is a step in the right direction,” said Chairman David Scott.

“I encourage the Secretary to ensure enforcement of these long-overdue improvements at USDA and,  as always, I stand by ready to assist and make USDA programs work equally for everyone,” Chairman David Scott continued.