Congresswoman Kuster Addressing Sexual Violence. A high resolution version of the photo is available here.
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, joined fellow members of Congress and sexual violence prevention advocates to discuss the need to believe survivors and hold perpetrators accountable to… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Never Forget
On Wednesday, people across the country paused to remember the lives that were lost 18 years ago during the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In addition to mourning those who were lost, we honor the brave men and women who saved so many in our greatest time of need – we will carry them in our hearts forever. But remembering is not… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Safe, Affordable Housing for Veterans
Today, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the recently completed Boulder Point Veterans Housing Project in Plymouth, which I visited last month. The brave men and women who served in uniform have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and it is our duty to support them when they return home. Ensuring veterans have access to… Read more »
**$450,000 received from Transitional House Grant Assistance Program**
**$383,741 received from the Office on Violence Against Women**
**Additional $250,000 received from Norther Border Regional Commission**
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today announced over $1 million to support survivors… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Supporting Our Veterans
On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet with staff and veterans at the recently opened Harbor Homes Boulder Point Veterans Housing Project in Plymouth. This new center provides permanent housing for homeless veterans and serves as a critical lifeline for those who call this community home. I was pleased to do my part in seeing this community… Read more »
Dear Friend,
We Must Act to Reduce Gun Violence
This weekend, our nation was once again struck by senseless acts of gun violence that took the lives of nearly 30 individuals. My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton – and to every community across our nation that has been impacted by gun violence. We cannot allow… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) led a letter, signed by 18 Members of Congress, to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie calling on the VA to incorporate input from and instruction by MST survivors and survivor advocates within training for VA staff who process claims concerning Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
The letter follows… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Passing the National Defense Authorization Act
On Friday, the House passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds the United States’ national defense and security operations, as well as a pay raise for our troops. The legislation also includes amendments I introduced to improve Department of Defense (DOD) Property… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Fighting for Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors
I’m relieved that Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta has resigned his position. It should not have taken Acosta this long to leave his post, but I am glad to see him go. The American people deserve better. Secretary Acosta’s role in the miscarriage of justice involving Jeffrey Epstein, who is facing sex… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included five amendments introduced by Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02). The 2020 NDAA legislation funds the United States’ national defense and security operations, as well as a pay raise for our troops. Congresswoman Kuster’s amendments would improve Department of Defense (DOD) Property… Read more »