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Kuster Secures Key Priorities from SUPPORT Act in Government Funding Agreement

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**The House of Representatives is expected to vote on this legislation later today**   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, secured critical priorities to respond to the addiction and overdose crisis in a bipartisan agreement to fund the government. Her legislation, the…

Kuster Secures Funding for 15 Projects in New Hampshire’s Second District

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that she secured funding for 15 projects in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District in the FY24 government funding agreement, totaling over $16.8 million. The House voted to pass this legislation earlier today to deliver this funding, which will benefit communities across the Granite State.   “I’m thrilled…

Kuster Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition

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Concord, N.H. —Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for New Hampshire's Second Congressional District. Each spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Congressional Institute, host this nationwide high school art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent. “The Congressional Art…

Kuster Announces Reproductive Freedom Advocate Michelle Cilley Foisy As State of the Union Guest

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**Kuster will host reproductive health care advocate Michelle Cilley Foisy at State of the Union**   Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Michelle Cilley Foisy, a dedicated reproductive freedom advocate, will attend the State of the Union as her guest on March 7, 2024. Congresswoman Kuster and Michelle Cilley Foisy will emphasize the importance…

Kuster, Bacon, Brownley Lead 56 Members in Urging VA to Improve Treatment for Sexual Assault Survivors

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) led 56 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough demanding answers about how the VA is responding to the December 2023 Department of Veterans Affairs…

New Dem Leaders Support Bipartisan Short-Term Continuing Resolution, Call for Passage of Full-Year Appropriations

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Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released a statement on the short-term continuing resolution, following the House passage today: “New Dems will always put the American people over partisanship. We worked to pass the 2024 funding bills before…

Kuster Highlights Infrastructure Developments in Nashua

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Nashua, N.H. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess at the Nashua Public Library Plaza to discuss the plaza’s redevelopment, which Kuster secured $3,000,000 for through Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding. This project will make crucial public safety and accessibility improvements to the Nashua Public Library Plaza to ensure everyone in…

Kuster Hosts Reception for Military Nomination Recipients

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Concord, N.H. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a reception honoring all 26 students in New Hampshire's Second Congressional District whom she nominated for admission to a United States Service Academy.  “I am so impressed by the incredible young men and women who pursue admission to our nation's prestigious Service Academies. It is an honor to nominate 26…

New Hampshire Delegation Reacts to Republicans Blocking Effort by Senate Democrats to Pass Legislation to Protect IVF for All Americans

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), condemned Republican objections to Senate Democrats’ attempt to protect in-vitro fertilization (IVF) by passing the Access to Family Building Act by unanimous consent. Today’s effort is in response to the outrageous decision in…

Kuster Tours Depot & Main Apartments in Salem, Highlights Need for More Affordable Housing

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Salem, N.H. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Depot & Main apartments and met with the developer, Elm Grove Companies, to discuss expanding the affordable housing stock across the state. New Hampshire needs an estimated 90,000 more housing units by 2040 to meet current demand. Kuster is a strong advocate for building more affordable and workforce housing options…