On the recordOctober 25, 2023
Mr. Chairman, once again, my distinguished friend and colleague from Pennsylvania has been consistent in his opposition to these regional commissions, and I do appreciate the gentleman's positions on this. However, I respectfully disagree. The amendment would reduce funding for the Denali Commission, which is funded at $17 million in this bill, the same as fiscal 2023. The regional commission helps distressed communities across Alaska with basic infrastructure, like water and sewage systems and power generation. Mr. Chair, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
