mr. boozman, proposes an amendment in my judgment 3103. mr. boozman: madam president, my amendment will establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to ensure rural electric co-op ratives remain -- cooperatives remain eligible for usda financing of construction, maintenance of fossil fuel burning plants. i ask my colleagues to support this commonsense approach to ensure that electricity needs of rural america continue to be met and in the future are affordable and reliable. the amendment ensures that rural americans continue to have accessible, affordable, reliable energy to power their farms, their businesses, and broadband networks in the 21st economy. in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the department of agriculture has proposed the retirement of fossil fuel-burning power plants in rural america. so this amendment would protect rural america and make sure that they have reliable and affordable energy. i ask my colleagues for a yea vote. a senator: madam president? the presiding officer: the senator from michigan. ms. stabenow: thank