Chuck Fleischmann: “Is the Department still committed to pursuing EMDF and requesting adequate funding, ma'am?”

For the same reasons with the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

My objections to this amendment mirror my objections to the previous amendments to cut funding for regional commissions. I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This regional commission helps distressed communities across Alaska with basic infrastructure, like water and sewage systems and power generation. For similar reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I…

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