Western State Members of Congress Sends Letter to Secretary Vilsack Regarding Relief for Cotton Merchandisers

On July 23rd, Representatives Jim Costa, Salud Carbajal, Jimmy Panetta, Tom O’Halleran, John Garamendi, and Ann Kirkpatrick wrote a letter to Secretary Vilsack asking him to assistant cotton merchandisers who have experienced significant losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter states that not only did cotton experience a huge downturn in consumption during the pandemic, but further impacts for cotton are “particularly acute” given “the heavy reliance on containerized shipments and the use of Los Angeles/Long Beach ports.” The ACSA staff is very thankful for the support of the Western Congressional leaders.

Letter Here

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