I thank the gentlewoman. Included as well are antiheroin and antimeth task forces that bring law enforcement agents from multiple jurisdictions together to end this scourge. Finally, the bill allocates $30 million within the Economic Development Administration for assistance to coal mining communities that continue to struggle with the downturn in that industry. And it maintains all pro-life and Second Amendment protections that exist under current law. Madam Speaker, this bill is worthy of our strong support, and I urge the adoption of this masterful package.
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