Annie Kuster: “My hope would be that the VA, frankly, can be a leader nationally in bringing a bend in the curve on this opiate crisis.”

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.

The BEAD Program will invest 42 billion in our Nation's broadband infrastructure to finally connect the hardest-to-reach communities.

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