Ending Sexual Violence

Kuster to Host Chessy Prout at State of the Union

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[April 5, 2017 – Washington, DC – Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Chessy Prout at the launch of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence] A high-resolution version of the photo is available HERE. Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, announced today that she will be hosting Chessy Prout as…

Kuster Cosponsors Bill Aimed at Combatting Sexual Harassment on Capitol Hill

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, announced that she is cosponsoring a bill introduced by Congressman Gregg Harper (MS-03) that aims to combat sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. The bill will increase transparency in the reporting, resolution and settlement process, and will protect victims’…

The warmth of the holiday season

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Dear Friend,  At this special time of year, it’s important to remember what the holiday season is all about: giving to others, practicing gratitude, reflecting on the year behind us, and looking to the year ahead with hope. Today and always, I especially want to express my gratitude to the men and women who are spending the holidays away from family serving to defend…

Kuster-Backed Bill to Require Harassment Training By Members of Congress Passes House

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, applauded passage of legislation that will require harassment training for all Members of Congress, staff members, interns, and fellows. Kuster co-sponsored the measure which passed unanimously. Earlier this month, Kuster helped introduced the Me Too Congress Act, which will…

Kuster Statement on Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Rep. John Conyers

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(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the co-founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence and an original co-sponsor of the Member and Employee Training and Oversight On (ME TOO) Congress Act, released the following statement on the allegations of sexual harassment made against Representative John Conyers: “The reported behavior by…

Rep. Speier, Sen. Gillibrand & Reps. Kuster, Costello and Poliquin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent & Respond to Sexual Harassment in Congress

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Today, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Representatives Ryan Costello (R-PA), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), and Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) introduced bipartisan, comprehensive legislation to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in Congress. The Member and Employee Training and Oversight On (ME TOO) Congress Act will require more…

Kuster Statement on Decision to Mandate Anti-Harassment Training for Members of Congress

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the co-founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, released the following statement on the decision by Speaker Ryan to mandate anti-harassment training for all Congressional staffers and Members of Congress. Congresswoman Kuster shared her personal experiences with sexual assault on the House floor last year, including an…

Kuster Hosts UNH Researcher Jane Stapleton at Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Roundtable

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[October 26, 2017- Washington, DC - Jane Stapleton, Executive Director of the University of New Hampshire’s Prevention Innovations Research Center and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02)] High resolution version of this photo is available here. Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, hosted Jane…

Kuster: Rescinding Sexual Assault Protections Makes Students Less Safe, Tilts Scale Against Survivors

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(Concord, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, issued the following statement on the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos that the Trump Administration is rescinding Obama-era sexual assault guidance and issuing a new Q&A document while a formal review is taken. This week,…

Kuster Announces Rivier University Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention Grant

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(Concord, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Rivier University its Reduce Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program grant funds. This grant, which Congresswoman Kuster supported through a letter to the U.S.…