Supporting Veterans, Military Families, and National Security

Kuster Honors Veterans Day with New Hampshire Servicemembers, Families

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  **Kuster applauded a new program that allows World War II veterans to access free health care through the VA** **Kuster also delivered Veterans Day cards to residents, made by Christa McAuliffe Elementary School students**   Tilton, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) honored Veterans Day at the New Hampshire Veterans Home with Granite State servicemembers and…

Kuster Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel

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**Any New Hampshire citizens impacted by the ongoing crisis can contact Kuster’s office for support by calling (603) 226-1002 or visiting Kuster.House.Gov**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce a bipartisan House Resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and reaffirming that the United States stands with Israel. The full…

Kuster Introduces Resolution To Honor Gold Star Families

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH), alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution with House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) and Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL). The resolution establishes a national week to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in…

Kuster Joins Call for VA to Protect Veterans Filing Benefits Claims from Predatory Actors

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Lawmakers press VA to enforce existing protections for veterans filing initial claims for benefits and ask for additional protections they need from Congress   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), is joining Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee for Disability and Memorial Affairs, Congressman…

Kuster Urges Commonsense To Protect National Security

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      Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) urged her colleagues from across the aisle to get serious about protecting our national security and delivering for our nation’s troops. This week, the House of Representatives considered the National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that funds our military and defense operations for the year.…

Kuster Joins New Hampshire Summit To End Veteran Homelessness

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**Kuster played a critical role in securing federal funding and support to open Boulder Point Veterans Housing in Plymouth**   Henniker, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) participated in the NH Summit to End Veteran Homelessness, hosted by Harbor Care Veterans FIRST and New England College. The Summit is a collaboration between local, state, and federal leaders and…

Kuster Delivers Bipartisan Budget Deal, Protects Vital Programs for New Hampshire

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the nearly 100-Member New Democrat Coalition, voted to pass the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and prevent an economic catastrophe by avoiding default. Kuster has been in constant communication with President Biden and the White House as this deal came together and played a…

Kuster Statement Ahead of Memorial Day

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Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement ahead of Memorial Day 2023:   “As we head into Memorial Day weekend, my thoughts are with the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation and the loved ones who carry their memory with them every single day.    “These service members made the ultimate…

Kuster Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill To Support Veterans Exposed to PFAS Contaminants

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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped to reintroduce the PFAS Registry Act alongside a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, including Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This legislation would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a national database for service members and veterans with health…

Kuster Votes Against Dangerous GOP Default Bill, Urges Clean Debt Ceiling Vote

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   **Earlier today, Kuster spoke at a press conference highlighting Democratic unity for a clean debt ceiling vote**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, voted against the extreme Republican majority’s dangerous debt default bill. Kuster is leading the charge to pass a clean debt ceiling increase. Today, she…