Washington, April 20 -- Representative Mark Harris issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced the Equal Treatment for Farmers Act, legislation to restore equal treatment under the law in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
The bill ensures assistance is provided based on merit, demonstrated need, and objective eligibility requirements, rather than race or gender. By removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-based preferences from the U.S. Code, the legislation promotes fairness, neutrality, and constitutional consistency while preserving access to the federal resources and support rural Americans rely on.
"Every farmer, rancher, and rural community deserves to be treated equall...