Annie Kuster: “Well, I just want to give a shout-out to a wonderful project in my district, the Town of Peterborough, New Hampshire...”

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 am opposed to the amendment that has been offered, but I want to get back to the crux of the matter of the Christmas tree of cultural war issues that has been added to this bill to the detriment of our servicemembers. My own father…

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.

It's critical that Congress not only address the challenges to deploying broadband but also work to make these services more affordable.