Annie Kuster: “As you referenced in your testimony, the evolution to a clean grid poses significant challenges for how our Nation moves…”

I am opposed to amendment No. 40. I am speaking in opposition to all of the amendments that have been added. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized.

The $19.5 billion of conservation funding secured in the Inflation Reduction Act must be protected and spent on furthering our conservation goals.

I am the cochair of the bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus, and I share your mission to bring internet access to every community.

This bipartisan bill would provide mandatory funding to purchase development rights via conservation easements from private and Tribal landowners.