Dear Friend,  An important component of tackling the opioid epidemic is closing the loop that traps far too many: substance misuse, incarceration and then release without the support to avoid falling back into the same cycle. That’s why I was pleased to join state and local officials and members of New Hampshire law enforcement last week for the opening of the NH… Read more »

**Shaheen, Hassan, Shea Porter & Kuster call for set-aside fund to go towards a “short and targeted list” of hardest hit states and establishment of a $10 million minimum for states on this list** **Shaheen and Hassan, members of the Common Sense Caucus, helped negotiate the additional $3.3 billion and agreement to help the hardest hit states get their fair share** U.S.… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, I had the opportunity to inspect the construction taking place at the Manchester VA Medical Center following severe flooding last July. We know that the Manchester VAMC has faced serious challenges in providing veterans with the care and services they deserve. I was encouraged by my review of the facility and pleased with my meeting with leadership to discuss… Read more »

 Congresswoman Kuster speaking at opening of NH Correctional Facility for Women High resolution version of the photo is available here. (Concord, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, joined state and local officials and members of New Hampshire law enforcement for the opening of the New Hampshire… Read more »

(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, release the following statement on President Trump’s signing of a government funding bill that included priorities important to New Hampshire and championed by Kuster. “The federal spending bill we secured this week was a win for the Granite State and… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, is applauding the announcement that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will received a $333,000 grant to expand Regional Access Points in cities operating the Safe Stations program. Kuster wrote to SAMHSA in support of the grant request, which is being administered… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, released the following statement on President Trump’s visit to New Hampshire to discuss the opioid epidemic. Kuster has been vocal about the need to prioritize funding to states like New Hampshire that have been hard hit by the opioid crisis and has introduced bipartisan… Read more »

The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, led by Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ), is urging Congress to protect the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)’s budget and keep its funding to at least current levels.  Additionally, the Task Force asked Congress to reject any further cuts to… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, joined Representatives Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), the lead sponsor, Tim Ryan (OH-13), and Tom MacArthur (NJ-03) to introduce the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 2.0. This updated version of CARA will authorize approximately $1 billion in new funding to fight… Read more »

**Grant Would Support Regional Access Points for Cities with Safe Stations Programs** **Nashua Assistant Fire Chief Brian Rhodes: The Nashua NH Safe Station Initiative is by far the greatest Public/Private collaboration that I have experienced in my 30+ year career.** **Kuster to host Brian Rhodes at Washington, DC Roundtable** Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and… Read more »