Supporting Veterans, Military Families, and National Security

Kuster Votes for Stopgap Funding Package to Prevent Government Shutdown

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued a statement after the House voted to pass a stopgap funding package to keep the government open while lawmakers negotiate a long-term agreement: “One of Congress’ most basic responsibilities is to fund the government and keep it serving the American people. But for months, House Republican leadership wasted precious time…

Kuster Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement commemorating the anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks—a solemn day for the United States. Our country and the world were forever changed in the aftermath of these horrific acts of terror.  “Today…

Kuster Highlights Workforce Development Initiatives at Mentis Sciences

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Warner, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Mentis Sciences’ manufacturing facility in Warner to learn about their operations and discuss the organization’s workforce training initiatives with senior leadership. Mentis Sciences designs and produces critical components for high-tech defense infrastructure. “It was incredible to see Mentis Sciences’ operations up close…

Kuster, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Job Counseling Services for Gold Star Spouses

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ann McClane Kuster (D-NH-02), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to job counseling services for Gold Star Spouses. The bill is companion legislation to S. 3726, the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career…

Kuster Helps Introduce Bipartisan Compromise to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) helped introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program that helped low-income households afford access to high-speed internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ran out of funding in May – ending assistance for…

New Dem Chair Kuster and National Security Task Force Chair Strickland Reject House GOP’s Hyper-Partisan MilCon-VA Legislation

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Washington, D.C. – Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and NDC National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued a statement following the floor vote on House Republicans’ hyper-partisan FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation. “Rather than move away from the…

Kuster Highlights Federal Investments During Tour of New Boston’s Fire Department and Space Force Station

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New Boston, N.H. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the New Boston Fire Department and Space Force Station to discuss the impact of a $9,285,576 Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program (DCIP) grant. The grant, secured by Kuster, invests in the modernization of the New Boston Fire Department and improves its ability to support fire, emergency, and HAZMAT services…

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Honors Fallen Service Members at Memorial Day Event

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Boscawen, N.H. –  U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), delivered remarks at a Memorial Day event at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen to honor the brave service members who gave their lives serving our country and their families. Photos from today’s…

Kuster Issues Statement Ahead of Memorial Day

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Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day 2024: “On Memorial Day, we reflect on the tremendous courage and bravery of our men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, as well as their families and loved ones. “Our fallen service members represent the best our country has to offer,…

Kuster, Shaheen, Hassan Join President Biden, Secretary McDonough in Nashua to Mark One Million PACT Act Claims Approved, Including More Than Four Thousand Granite State Veterans

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Nashua, N.H. — Today, U.S. Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined President Biden in Nashua to mark one million approved claims under the PACT Act, including more than 4,300…