Supporting Veterans, Military Families, and National Security

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…

Kuster Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Women Veterans Health Clinic at Manchester VA

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Manchester VA’s new Women Veterans Health Clinic. The new Health Clinic is slated to open in 2025. In 2017, Kuster advocated for changes at the facility. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, Kuster issued the following statement: “Our veterans represent the best our state and country…

New Democrat Coalition Leadership Implores Speaker Johnson to Put Essential National Security Package on the House Floor this Week

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Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chairs Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the below statement following the Iranian attack against Israel and the news that House Republican Leadership will move to put a bill on the floor to hold Iran accountable:  “New Dems unequivocally condemn Iran’s attack against Israel and…

Kuster Honors Ghost Army Veterans with Congressional Gold Medal

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined congressional leadership, military leaders, U.S. Veterans, and their families to host an award ceremony at the U.S. Capitol to honor the WWII Ghost Army with the Congressional Gold Medal. The Ghost Army, comprised of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, was a top-secret U.S. unit…

Kuster Helps Introduce Bill to Expand Job Opportunities for Veterans

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to get long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training opportunities for those transitioning from military to civilian life. The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act would invest $50 million in federal grants to create veteran-focused manufacturing pilot…

Kuster Hosts Reception for Military Nomination Recipients

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Concord, N.H. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a reception honoring all 26 students in New Hampshire's Second Congressional District whom she nominated for admission to a United States Service Academy.  “I am so impressed by the incredible young men and women who pursue admission to our nation's prestigious Service Academies. It is an honor to nominate 26…