Conserving Our Environment

Kuster Advocates for Agricultural Research and Innovation Investments To Combat Climate Change in Agriculture Committee

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**The full Committee hearing is available HERE** **Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Agriculture Committee, participated in a hearing entitled, “The Role of Climate Research in Supporting Agricultural Resiliency.” During the hearing, Kuster spoke about the importance of agricultural research…

Kuster, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Bolster Innovation, Groundbreaking Carbon-Capture Technology

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**Kuster introduced a previous version of this legislation in the 116th Congress**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) introduced the REMOVE Act, legislation to enact a whole-of-government approach to experiment, prototype, and produce carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. The bill achieves this goal by directing federal agencies to…

NH Delegation Applauds $2.6M Heading to NH to Preserve Outdoor Spaces & Expand Outdoor Recreation

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   (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $2,606,771 headed to New Hampshire to support state and local outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The funding comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), of which Senator Shaheen has been a staunch…

Kuster Fights To Modernize Aging NH Dams During E&C Hearing

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**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE, Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE** **In 2021, hydropower produced more than 6% of the nation’s electricity and 31.5% of its renewable energy**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee, participated in a hearing entitled, “Modernizing…

Kuster Advocates for American Energy Independence During E&C Hearing with Energy Secretary Granholm

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**The full committee hearing is available HERE** **Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, urged immediate action to establish American energy independence and bolster domestic clean energy production during a hearing entitled, "The Fiscal Year 2023 DOE…

Kuster Meets with Students and Educators at White Mountains Regional High School To Discuss Student-Led Clean Energy Project

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      Whitefield, N.H. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with White Mountains Regional High School (WMRHS) educators and students to talk about a new student-led effort to bring clean energy lighting efforts to the campus. Students at WMRHS decided they wanted to lead the way forward for their community to embrace clean energy, starting by replacing WMRHS’s 1966…

Kuster Questions Cryptocurrency Experts On Future of Industry During Energy and Commerce Hearing

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, participated in a hearing entitled, "Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains." During the hearing, the Members asked industry experts about recent innovations and the potential future for investors in the United States.   The…

Kuster Highlights Importance of Support for Small and Rural Farms with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack during a full Committee hearing entitled, “To Review the State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.” During the hearing, Rep. Kuster asked Sec. Vilsack about the USDA’s plans to address the broad…

Kuster Calls for Action To Lower Costs, Promote Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Agriculture Committee Hearing

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**Kuster is a strong advocate for expanding the country’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Congress through her role on the Energy and Commerce Committee** **The full Committee hearing is available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, questioned transportation and energy experts about building out our…

Kuster Statement on Build Back Better Negotiations

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   Concord, N.H. — Today, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he will not vote to advance the Build Back Better framework in the Senate. Sen. Manchin’s comments come after months of negotiations to deliver transformative and overwhelmingly popular provisions for the American people, including…