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On the recordJune 20, 2019
I am pleased that the four amendments I proposed to this bill will be made in order. These amendments reflect some of the most important priorities in my district. First, they offer an amendment to increase funding for mental health courts, which lower the recidivism rate for justice-impacted individuals with mental illness. My second amendment underlines the importance of modernizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology's infrastructure. This funding will help NIST remain a leader in driving economic growth in Maryland's Sixth District and across the country. The last two amendments put additional funding toward expanding rural broadband deployment and combatting the opioid crisis in rural communities, two critical priorities of western Maryland. Madam Chair, I thank Representatives Riggleman of Virginia and Neguse of Colorado for working with me on these amendments.
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David Trone
Democratic · Maryland

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