Annie Kuster: “In New Hampshire alone, we had last year 420 opioid related deaths, up from 326 the year before.”

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

Provide farmers, ranchers, and other landowners who feed and fuel our nation with certainty from diversified income streams and greater supports to beginner, young, and socially disadvantaged producers.

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.

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