Senate Committee Approves FY24 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill

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"I'm proud to advance legislation that is focused on providing access to clean drinking water in Alaska. I worked to direct significant support to underserved and unserved communities in Alaska, and I'm glad to see we are one step closer to ensuring communities like Mekoryuk and Chefornak have running water and wastewater collection for the first time. This bill also will expand access to public lands, invest in wildfire mitigation efforts, clean up contaminated lands, and support Native communities and cultures. One of the state's top priorities was also funded: spending directed to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to respond to the crisis in salmon declines while also researching and monitoring changes to the health of the salmon environments. I look forward to the full Senate considering and passing this important bill."

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