Last week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined her colleagues to co-sponsor the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019, which would set a nationwide goal of achieving a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050, meaning net-zero climate pollution across all sectors of our nation’s economy. Specifically, the legislation directs federal agencies to use all existing authorities to put the… Read more »

Dear Friend,                                  Finding Bipartisan Solutions to Curb the Opioid Epidemic I was pleased to hold a roundtable discussion with my Bipartisan Opioid Task Force co-chair Rep. Fitzpatrick on… Read more »

Lebanon, NH – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, visited the Lebanon Public Works facility to tour the space and hear from city officials and local partners about Lebanon’s innovative energy initiatives. In 2017, Lebanon committed to the goals outlined in the Paris Climate Accord and was the first city in New… Read more »

Dear Friend, Are You Covered for 2020? Open enrollment for the health care exchange begins today! Granite Staters have until December 15 to visit healthcare.gov to sign up for coverage, make changes to your existing plan, or to find more information. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, Medicare, or Medicaid, I encourage you to shop the plans to make sure that you… Read more »

Dear Friend, Increasing Public Participation at FERC I joined Senate and House colleagues to introduce the Public Engagement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Act, which would give the public an opportunity to play a part in forging our nation’s energy future by creating an office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy at FERC. I’ve long… Read more »

Kuster’s remarks and questioning about the bill at the Energy Subcommittee Hearing on FERC oversight can be viewed here. Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Warner (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Representatives… Read more »

Kuster’s Q&A can be watched here. Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, stressed the need for Congress to update and invest in our nation’s infrastructure at a full committee hearing on the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act (LIFT America Act), which she is a cosponsor of. Kuster questioned… Read more »

**Climate Action Now Act Includes Rep. Kuster’s Amendment to Support Clean Jobs in Rural Communities** **You can watch Rep. Kuster speak in support of her amendment HERE** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and establish a plan for how the United… Read more »

**Amendment will be included in H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act** **The full video of Rep. Kuster introducing her amendment on the floor can be viewed HERE** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee, successfully advanced her amendment to support clean energy jobs in rural communities in the House of… Read more »

Dear Friend, In April, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Granite Staters and visiting local businesses across our district to discuss some of the most important issues facing our state, such as improving access to affordable healthcare and creating good-paying jobs. I enjoyed spending the last few weeks discussing what we can do to prioritize issues I hear about most… Read more »