Tom Cole

09/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2024 16:13

Cole Speaks Out on Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities

September 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro202-225-6165Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after delivering remarks at the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee and House Agriculture Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee joint hearing on severe food distribution shortages in Tribal and elderly communities:

"For months, people have been left without food and resources to rely on. Missed and delayed deliveries, empty shelves, and bare warehouses, all of which are leaving communities hungry, have become commonplace as a result of the decisions made by the USDA. Yet, the Department has neglected to implement a permanent fix or establish a timeline for effective operations to resume," said Congressman Cole. "This is unacceptable. As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I am resolute in my commitment to ensuring Tribes across our nation are heard, and, with this hearing today, we are making certain that happens."

To read Congressman Cole's full remarks, as prepared for delivery, click here.

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