Annie Kuster: “Which is shocking to the American people.”

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

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 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.

I was proud to see this legislation signed into law to protect this lifeline for survivors.