Annie Kuster: “I am deeply concerned that work requirements--I know someone mentioned it before--in Medicaid will undo our progress.”

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

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

The ACP is already serving as a lifeline to the more than 18 million households that currently rely on this program to remain connected.