The House pass bill does not include my healthy H2O act, which helps folks in rural areas check their water for pfas and other contaminants. Things that they really can't afford to do without some help. And also The Farmers First Act. Farmers, because of the stresses, financial and otherwise, that they face, have high rates of suicide. And so this is a mental health program that helps reduce that stress and helps make sure that there are support groups locally for them to turn to. (06:56–07:07)
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