Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act:
“Thirty years ago, the Violence Against Women Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation dramatically expanded access to critical safety and support services and protections for survivors of domestic… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded the Federal Communication Commission’s implementation of a key provision of her Safe Connections Act. The Lifeline program will help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related crimes get discounted phone, internet, or bundled services. Survivors can now also make a request with their service provider to… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, hosted a roundtable discussion with other members of Congress, advocates, and survivors of sexual assault. During the roundtable, the group discussed the need for policy reforms to remove barriers that impede survivors of sexual abuse and violence from… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Manchester VA’s new Women Veterans Health Clinic. The new Health Clinic is slated to open in 2025. In 2017, Kuster advocated for changes at the facility. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, Kuster issued the following statement:
“Our veterans represent the best our state and country… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to equip young people with the tools and education to engage in healthy relationships. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to provide schools and youth-serving… Read more »
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… Read more »
Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership from Coos County Family Health Services (CCFHS) to hear updates on their operations and tour their newly expanded Pleasant Street health center, which was made possible through federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission, American Rescue Plan, and Health Resources and Services… Read more »
**Kuster’s full line of questioning in the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing is available HERE**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, spoke with Federal Communications Commission officials about implementing her legislation, the Safe… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, hosted a roundtable with award-winning actor and child sexual abuse survivor Anthony Edwards and other advocates. During the roundtable, the group discussed the need for policy reforms to prevent future children from experiencing sexual… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced a resolution to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Representatives Joyce and Kuster serve as co-chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.
“We have a responsibility to protect our nation’s most vulnerable from… Read more »
