rescinding this funding would also isolate rural communities.

Rural broadcasters face significant challenges in raising private funds, making them particularly vulnerable if government funding is cut.

I thank the chairman for yielding. I wish to associate myself with the remarks of the chairman of the committee and the Representative from New York, (Ms. Ocasio-Cortez) from the committee. I am not going to repeat all that, I am just…

Clearly, this is one of the differences between the two sides of the aisle. This amendment is a double whammy. It weakens the border through lack of physical investment, physical improvement, and capital improvement. I agree with what my…

I rise as the designee of Congresswoman Stefanik to offer and support amendment No. 56. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title)…

Here is a little history, and you can use it however you like. In the 2024 appropriations bill, we cut CISA $15 million, and it was because of this switchboarding issue. I agree that sometimes you want to get somebody's attention…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Nevada is recognized for 5 minutes.

I will just put on the Record that I associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Tiffany, and I support the amendment.

The bipartisan en bloc amendment before you is comprised of 28 amendments offered by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. This en bloc amendment contains proposals that will strengthen the underlying bill. I want to highlight just a…

I thank the chairman of the full committee, Mr. Cole, for his leadership throughout the fiscal year 2025 process and his support as we continue to take conservative appropriations bills to the floor. I also thank the ranking member of the…

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Nevada has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.