Source: US HOUSE AG COMMITTEE, 10/8/21

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee Chair Antonio Delgado issued the following statement applauding the confirmation of Xochitl Torres-Small as Undersecretary for Rural Development at USDA:

"I would like to congratulate Xochitl Torres-Small on her confirmation as the Undersecretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture," said Chairman David Scott. "In her time as a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, it was clear that she has a passion for rural communities and the programs under her mission area are vital to the quality of life and job opportunities in rural areas, from rural utility programs, including rural broadband, to the business development programs,  bioenergy and energy efficiency incentives. I’m confident that she will be an effective leader for Rural Development, and I am eager to have her before the Agriculture Committee to provide updates on the work of USDA," chairman David Scott continued.

"I've served alongside Xochitl Torres-Small on the House Agriculture Committee and know she will be a fierce defender of our rural communities," said Representative Delgado. "As the Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, I look forward to working with Undersecretary Torres-Small to deliver broadband, support our small businesses, and improve energy efficiency. New York's 19th Congressional District and rural communities across the United States deserve decisive action and investments from the USDA," Representative Delgado added.