Annie Kuster: “I would like to see the Federal Government get the best price with the volume that they have.”

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

Recognize the Important Role the agriculture and forestry sector continues to have on our local environment...