Dear Friend,  After a productive week in Washington I am looking forward to heading back to the Granite State! Take a look at what I have been up to this week. Combating PFAS Contamination I spoke on the House floor this week to urge Congress to address PFAS proliferation in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 (NDAA). On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce… Read more »

A new bill in the U.S. House could provide $63 billion for substance abuse treatment. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-New Hampshire, introduced the Turn the Tide Act on Tuesday. The bill would provide flexible funding over 10 years to support long-term efforts in the fight against the opioid crisis nationwide. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, has already introduced the bill in the… Read more »

**Legislation would increase availability of treatment for substance use disorder** **The Turn the Tide Act would provide $63 billion in funding over ten years** Today Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, introduced the Turn the Tide Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would provide $63 billion in flexible… Read more »

Dear Friend,  Combating Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On Tuesday, the House unanimously passed H.R. 1618, the Zachary and Nicholas Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation that I introduced with my colleague, Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter. This legislation would create a new grant program to install carbon… Read more »

Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee at the committee’s Members’ Day Hearing to advocate for legislation to help veterans with invisible wounds heal and increase support for survivors of military sexual assault. Rep. Kuster highlighted the PAWS Act of 2019, legislation she has cosponsored that would increase opportunities for… Read more »

Dear Friend, Safe, Affordable Housing for Veterans Today, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the recently completed Boulder Point Veterans Housing Project in Plymouth, which I visited last month. The brave men and women who served in uniform have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and it is our duty to support them when they return home. Ensuring veterans have access to… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced the award of over $26.6 million in federal funding to help combat the substance use disorder epidemic. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the award of $22,982,608 in grants for the remainder of Fiscal… Read more »

Dear Friend, Preventing Youth Substance Abuse At the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley I had the opportunity to visit the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley on Monday and meet with their leadership to hear about the Club’s efforts to prevent substance misuse among young people. I was impressed by their initiatives on Adverse Childhood… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founding co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, issued the following statement after a judge found Johnson & Johnson responsible for fueling Oklahoma’s opioid crisis: “Today, a court ruled that a major drug maker is responsible for fueling the opioid crisis in Oklahoma. This ruling is a positive sign for the many states… Read more »

Dear Friend,  Supporting Our Veterans On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet with staff and veterans at the recently opened Harbor Homes Boulder Point Veterans Housing Project in Plymouth. This new center provides permanent housing for homeless veterans and serves as a critical lifeline for those who call this community home. I was pleased to do my part in seeing this community… Read more »