Annie Kuster: “We are very proud to have a five percent increase in the number of new farmers in New Hampshire.”

I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today to speak in opposition to H.R. 1, the polluters over people act. I will take my time to point out two glaring flaws with this bill: First, H.R. 1 will make energy more…

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.

A national strategy will maximize the impact of those broadband programs by directing Federal funding to communities that are unserved or underserved and need it most.

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