Annie Kuster: “I welcome the fact that today's hearing is about building out and improving the Affordable Care Act which is what we…”

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

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.

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