Congressman Panetta Sends Letter to USDA on Rescission of 4-H LGBTQ Guidance

Congressman Panetta Sends Letter to USDA on Rescission of 4-H LGBTQ Guidance

This letter, cosigned by 72 members of Congress, expresses concern about the actions by USDA against 4-H staff and the LGBTQ youth participating in the organization. Congressman Panetta and his colleagues direct questions to Secretary Sonny Perdue asking who directed this action, what internal process was followed when making this decision, and what was the impetus for rescinding this guidance. Additionally, Congressman Panetta directly asks what is the department's stance on LGBTQ youth in 4-H and if USDA would be supportive of issuing LGBTQ nondiscrimination similar to the original policy that was rescinded.