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NH Delegation Announces over $2.5 Million Headed to Support School Safety and Smart Policing Initiatives in Manchester and Laconia

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), announced over $2.5 million in federal funds headed to New Hampshire to support school safety and smart policing initiatives in the communities of Manchester and Laconia. These funds were allocated through the DOJ’s Office of Justice…

Kuster Continues Calls for Bipartisanship To Fund the Government After 11th Hour Deal

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Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement about how close our country came to a government shutdown, her efforts to build broad bipartisan support for a long-term government funding deal, and the work that lies ahead to fully fund the government and deliver for hardworking New Hampshire families.    “As Chair of the New Democrat…

NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $7 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Strengthen New Hampshire’s Power Grid

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   (Washington, DC)— U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today with Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire will receive a Department of Energy (DOE) award totaling $6,619,797 to help modernize the state’s power grid. The funding will be used to invest in disadvantaged communities, bolster…

NH Delegation Announces Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for Maternal Health in the North Country

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Washington, D.C. – Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, alongside U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan Jeanne Shaheen, announced $991.5k in federal funding for Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to strengthen maternal health care in the North Country. The congressional delegation pushed the Health Resources and Services Administration for the funding earlier this year. “Expecting…

Kuster, Welch, Fetterman, McGovern Introduce Legislation To Streamline Nutrition Paperwork Applications, Cut Costs

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), alongside Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), introduced the Streamlining Nutrition Paperwork Act of 2023. The legislation modernizes the existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Act (SNAP), which helps low-income individuals and families by providing monthly benefits…

Kuster Urges Republicans To Work with Democrats To Fund the Government, Highlights Shutdown Impact on NH Families

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**You can read Kuster’s full op-ed about the Republicans’ government shutdown here**   Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is repeating her calls to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, urging him to end the Republican chaos and work with Democrats to pass a government funding package and prevent a shutdown. The Republican majority has refused to work with Democrats to…

Kuster Introduces Resolution To Honor Gold Star Families

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH), alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution with House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) and Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL). The resolution establishes a national week to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in…

Kuster Fights To Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors

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**Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Health Subcommittee hearing, “Examining Policies to Improve Seniors’s Access to Innovative Drugs, Medical Devices, and Technologies.” During her remarks, Kuster highlighted Medicare’s role in ensuring New…

NH Delegation Announces $1.1 Million to NH for Diaper Distribution Pilot Program

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   WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced today with Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Chris Pappas that the Community Action Partnership of NH will receive more than $1.1 million in federal funding to provide NH parents with diapers and connect them to…

Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Highlights 2023 Legislative Agenda, Outlines Path Forward

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  **You can read the Task Force’s 2023 Legislative Agenda here**   Washington, D.C. — Today, the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, Reps. Kuster (D-NH), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Trone (D-MD), and McClain (R-MI), hosted a press conference with mental health professionals and recovery advocates to highlight their 2023 Legislative…