**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 »

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 provide expanded funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Currently, both the House and Senate FY 2018 appropriations bills provide funding for CARA, but there are differences in the funding… Read more »

(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, released the following statement on President Trump’s opioid summit: “The opioid epidemic is devastating families and communities across New Hampshire and the country,” said Kuster. “The response from President Trump and his administration needs… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, several Granite State high schools took part in RESPECT Week, a teen-centered campaign designed by the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) to promote healthy relationships and foster communities of respect in high schools. On Tuesday, I visited Concord High School, which took part in this important awareness campaign, and… Read more »

Dear Friend, It’s encouraging that Republicans and Democrats have put aside partisan differences to pass a budget that will benefit middle class families and advance priorities important to the Granite State. This budget provides $6 billion in critical resources for those on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. It also includes support for our veterans and military servicemembers,… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, today is calling for bipartisan cooperation to advance funding to support efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. A Senate budget deal, expected to pass the Senate today, includes $6 billion in funding for the opioid crisis over two years. Kuster has led efforts by more than 100 members of the… Read more »

**Legislation would provide $25 billion in opioid funding** **You can watch Kuster’s full remarks on the House floor HERE** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, introduced the Respond NOW Act, which would provide critical resources to those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic. Kuster’s legislation… Read more »

**174 people die of drug overdoses each day** **Full discussion can be watched HERE** [February 5, 2018 – Washington, DC – From left to right: Amanda Jordan, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, Joanne Lawler] A high resolution version of this photo is available here. Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force,… Read more »

Today, the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force is calling on Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) and Ranking Member Nita Lowey (D-NY) to support funding for the opioid epidemic public health emergency. The letter, led by Task Force co-chairs Annie Kuster (D-NH), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Donald Norcross… Read more »

Dear Friend, On Monday, three days into the government shutdown, I voted to re-open the government. We have critical issues we need to address, but as we negotiate the American people deserve to have the government open. I will take Republican leadership at their word that they will work with us in good faith for long-term funding for our military and essential services, and in the… Read more »