Gorham, N.H. — This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) was recognized by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) for her longstanding commitment to supporting New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation and tourism industries and conservation work. During the event, Kuster heard from AMC staff members and discussed the group’s work researching and monitoring the impacts of climate change and extreme weat... Read More »
Whitefield, N.H. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Whitefield, New Hampshire, to discuss her support for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)’s investments in New Hampshire’s rural communities as well as funding she helped secure through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). During the visit, Kuster toured the Affordable Housing Education and Development (AHEAD)’... Read More »
Gorham, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with representatives from the Gorham Community Learning Center to discuss the need to expand access to quality, affordable child care services in New Hampshire. As part of the visit, Kuster highlighted her efforts to secure federal resources to build a new child care facility in Gorham that will allow the town to serve an additional sixt... Read More »
Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited White Horse Recovery Center in Berlin, New Hampshire to discuss the substance use disorder epidemic and highlight her work to expand access to treatment and recovery services in rural communities. White Horse Recovery Center offers comprehensive substance use disorder programs and mental health services for adults and families. “The ... Read More »
Manchester, N.H. – Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.9 million in federal funding to support Granite State firefighters through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. These grants will allow fi... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) issued a statement following the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement that Medicare has reached agreements to lower the cost of all 10 prescription drugs selected for the first round of price negotiation. “Today’s announcement is ... Read More »
Warner, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Mentis Sciences’ manufacturing facility in Warner to learn about their operations and discuss the organization’s workforce training initiatives with senior leadership. Mentis Sciences designs and produces critical components for high-tech defense infrastructure. “It was incredible to see Mentis Sciences’ operations up close and in pe... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced the Removing Emissions to Mend Our Vulnerable Earth (REMOVE) Act, legislation to enact a whole-of-government approach to study and produce carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5°C from pre-industrial levels. The bill directs federal ... Read More »
Claremont, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Claremont’s Sugar River Revitalization and Brownfields Redevelopment Project to hear about how the project is helping reshape Claremont’s downtown and riverfront. During the tour, Kuster highlighted the $800,000 in funding for the revitalization and redevelopment work she secured as part of FY2025 Community Project Funding. Along ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ann McClane Kuster (D-NH-02), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to job counseling services for Gold Star Spouses. The bill is companion legislation to S. 3726, the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act... Read More »
Cornish, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire. Kuster championed the 2017 Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Redesignation Act, which redesignated the national historic site as a national historical park to more accurately illustrate its complexity and historical significance. Kuster’s legislation was signe... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) helped introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program that helped low-income households afford access to high-speed internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ran out of funding in May – ending assistance for over 23 m... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has been nominated as a “New Englander of the Year” by the New England Council for her collaboration with the organization over her six terms in Congress to bring New England voices and values to Washington. The Council presents the New Englander of the Year Awards each fall at its Annual Celebration in Boston, an event that has drawn over 1,70... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the following statement after Republicans failed to pass a series of hyper-partisan government funding bills that did not adhere to the government funding agreement set by last year’s bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “When New Dems reached across the aisle to end the debt c... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Mike Carey (R-OH), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024. The legislation extends the 40A Biodiesel Tax Credit through 2025 and promotes the production and use of biodiesel fuels to help lower consumer energy costs and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emiss... Read More »
