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Kuster Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation To Close Rural Health Care Divide

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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Rural Health Innovation Act with Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08). This critical legislation will work to improve access to and the quality of health care in rural communities in New Hampshire and across the United States. “Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care, regardless of wh...

Kuster Votes Against Dangerous Legislation That Censors NH Teachers, Removes Local Control

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted against H.R. 5, dangerous legislation to put politics over parents by creating hostile environments for certain students, including LGBTQ+ students, and empowering certain parents to dictate what other parents’ children can and cannot read and what they can and cannot learn. “In New Hampshire, we believe all parents have an import...

Kuster Honors Mikaela Shiffrin, the Most Decorated Skier of All Time

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**Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE** Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), co-chair of the Bipartisan Ski and Snowboard Caucus, honored Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, on the House floor. On March 11, 2023, Shiffrin broke the record for the most World Cup wins, becoming the most decorated alpine skier ever, male or female. Kuster’s full rema...

Kuster Demands Answers from TikTok CEO, Pushes for Increased Safety Measures for Kids

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**Kuster’s full line of questioning is available HERE** Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about the app’s safety features, or lack thereof, for users under the age of 16. Kuster, a Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, specifically raised the concerns of parents in New Hampshire’s Second District about the app’s influe...

NH Delegation Welcomes Over $500,000 for Nashua’s Boire Field

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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) -- negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure law -- and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $511,898 for Boire Field Airport (ASH) in Nashua. Specifically, these funds will be used to support the reconstruction of 11,277 square yards of the existing apron pavement that has reached ...

NH Delegation Welcomes More Than $690K in Federal Funding to Hire and Retain Firefighters in Candia

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(Candia, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, alongside U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $690,562 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the Candia Fire Department through the Fiscal Ye...

Concord Monitor: Letter: Seniors like me rely on Medicare Advantage

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Letter: Seniors like me rely on Medicare Advantage Protecting access to high-quality, affordable health care for seniors is traditionally a top priority for federal lawmakers and regulators. We’ve earned our Medicare benefits, and we are counting on Washington to protect them. Unfortunately, it appears Medicare Advantage is in jeopardy. Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CM...

NH Delegation Welcomes Over $4.2 Million in Additional LIHEAP Funds

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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), applauded the recent announcement that New Hampshire will receive an additional $4,232,260 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These funds wer...

NH Delegation Welcomes $1 Million Planning Grant from SAMHSA to Develop Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care in NH

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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) selected New Hampshire as one of 15 states to receive a $1 million, one-year planning grant as part of its national expansion of the Medicaid-funded Certified Communi...

Congresswoman Lisa McClain Joins Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force as Fourth Co-Chair

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force welcomed Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) to serve as the Task Force’s fourth co-chair. Rep. McClain joins fellow Co-Chairs David Trone (D-MD), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Annie Kuster (D-NH) after an incredibly successful 117th Congress for the Task Force. The 130-Member strong coalition introduced ov...

Kuster’s Bipartisan Legislation To Bolster American Leadership, Close Digital Divide Passes Key Subcommittee

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**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE** Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup on the future of our communication networks and 5G technology. During the markup, Kuster emphasized the need for bipartisan action to expand access to rural bro...

Kuster, Pappas Connect NH Law Enforcement with Federal Funding Opportunities

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**Earlier this year, Kuster and Pappas hosted a virtual grants fair for community leaders to help connect them to federal funding opportunities** Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) hosted a virtual workshop to connect New Hampshire law enforcement officials and departments with the Justice Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Servi...

Kuster Votes To Support New Hampshire Veterans, Improve Access to Services

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**A former Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Kuster has been a leading advocate for improving veterans’ access to support and medical services** Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted for several pieces of legislation to support New Hampshire veterans and improve access to services and care. These bills make necessary reforms to the United States Code to ...

Kuster Introduces Legislation To Keep Pace with Wireless Technology Growth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-2) and Representative Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced the bipartisan Spectrum Coordination Act, which seeks to foster a more collaborative spectrum coordination agreement between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). “Spectrum technology holds tremendous oppo...

5G and Beyond Caucus Co-Chairs Reintroduce the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act

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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressional 5G and Beyond Caucus co-chairs Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Annie Kuster (D-NH) reintroduced the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act. The bipartisan legislation will bolster American leadership by bringing key leaders and stakeholders together to create a unified approach in standards-settin...