Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Members of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence introduced a bipartisan resolution urging states to pass comprehensive reforms to improve the handling and processing of sexual assault kits and expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) by 2020. The Task Force is chaired by Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH), Jackie… 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 »

(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 »

Dear Friend, The gymnasts who have spoken out about the misconduct of Larry Nassar have demonstrated incredible strength, courage and determination. We cannot allow other young athletes to suffer the abuses faced by these brave survivors. That’s why on Tuesday I introduced the bipartisan Keep Young Athletes Safe Act of 2018 with Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX). This legislation will… Read more »

Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Keep Young Athletes Safe Act of 2018, which creates a grant program to protect athletes under the jurisdiction of the United States Olympic Committee from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. The bill authorizes the Department of Justice to provide funds for nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to… 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 »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4924, the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, and H. Res. 724. These pieces of legislation, co-sponsored by Kuster, create an office of employee advocacy to support victims, end mandatory… Read more »

Dear Friend, This week, I had the honor of the hosting Chessy Prout as my guest at the State of the Union. I’ve been inspired by the courage of Chessy in coming forward with her experiences with sexual assault and her powerful advocacy on behalf of survivors everywhere.  With Chessy Prout before the State of the… Read more »

In solidarity with the #MeToo movement, several Members of Congress, including Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Susan Davis (CA-53), Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), will bring sexual harassment survivors and advocates as guests to President Trump’s State of the Union… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Michael Turner (R-OH) joined Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) to introduce legislation to improve sexual violence data collection at key federal agencies. The legislation will implement recommendations from a Government Accountability Office report that found vast differences in data collection… Read more »