Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act. This legislation improves the federal government’s child abuse data collection program by extending it to specifically evaluate animal abuse as a risk factor for child abuse. “As a mother and animal lover, I am deeply disturb... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone: “Today’s unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court rejecting a baseless challenge that would restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone is welcome news and a relief for millions of women a... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Freshman Leadership Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued a statement after the Republican-led House Rules Committee rejected Rep. Budzinski’s bipartisan amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would have funded the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). If tens of millions of Ame... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), announced today that the New Hampshire State Society Event, “Experience New Hampshire,” will return to the Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 12th. The New Hampshire delegation and other members of Congress will attend the event,... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and NDC National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued a statement following the floor vote on House Republicans’ hyper-partisan FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation. “Rather than move away from the hyper-partisan and extremist approach that s... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is renewing calls for Congress to take legislative action to address the situation at the Southern border following the Biden Administration’s executive order barring migrants who cross the border unlawfully from receiving asylum. The executive order empowers immigration officers to remove migrants without a lawful basis to remain in the countr... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members and NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued a statement following the release of President Biden’s executive order that would bar migrants who cross the Southern Border unlawfully from receiving asylum, which will be in effect during high levels of crossing. This action will enable immigrat... Read More »
Hanover, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined the Uncommon Dialogue on Northeastern Rivers and Dams discussion at Dartmouth College. The dialogue centered around the $2.3 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law awarded to the National Uncommon Dialogue on Hydropower and River Conservation, led by Stanford University, American Rivers, and the National Hydropower Associatio... Read More »
Keene, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured Keene Housing’s Roosevelt East affordable housing project to discuss the impact of the $1,000,000 she secured as part of 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending. The project is expected to add 30 affordable apartments during Phase I of construction and an additional 30 units during Phase II, expanding the city’s housing supply for low- ... Read More »
New Boston, N.H. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the New Boston Fire Department and Space Force Station to discuss the impact of a $9,285,576 Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program (DCIP) grant. The grant, secured by Kuster, invests in the modernization of the New Boston Fire Department and improves its ability to support fire, emergency, and HAZMAT services at the N... Read More »
Boscawen, N.H. – U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), delivered remarks at a Memorial Day event at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen to honor the brave service members who gave their lives serving our country and their families. Photos from today’s event can be found here. “Ne... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after a New York jury found former President Trump guilty of falsifying business records in a hush-money scheme in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election: “Today is a somber day for our country. The American people expect and deserve our elected officials to lead and govern by example, and to conduct... Read More »
Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day 2024: “On Memorial Day, we reflect on the tremendous courage and bravery of our men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, as well as their families and loved ones. “Our fallen service members represent the best our country has to offer, and we owe them a... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and the Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force, led by Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Vice Chairs Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), welcomed key stakeholders, including medical professionals and mental and behavioral health care experts, to a Mental He... Read More »
Nashua, N.H. — Today, U.S. Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined President Biden in Nashua to mark one million approved claims under the PACT Act, including more than 4,300 Granite State veterans. A hist... Read More »
