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Black and brown farmers say Inflation Reduction Act breaks promise of relief for past wrongs

The Inflation Reduction Act repeals and replaces part of the American Rescue Plan Act that earmarked $4 billion in debt relief for farmers of color.

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Farmers: Inflation Reduction Act renege on debt relief promises

The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act, which passed last year, with the American Rescue Plan, called for $4 billion in loan forgiveness to farmers of color.

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Black and brown farmers say Inflation Reduction Act breaks promise of relief for past wrongs

The Inflation Reduction Act repeals and replaces part of the American Rescue Plan Act that earmarked $4 billion in debt relief for farmers of color.

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The Inflation Reduction Act includes financial help for farmers — but not specifically Black farmers

The bill provides $2.2 billion to farmers who have faced discrimination from the USDA and $3.1 billion to "distressed borrowers." It has been reworded to remove specific mention of farmers of color.

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Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises for debt relief

"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."

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