Supporting Veterans, Military Families, and National Security

New Democrat Coalition Leaders Urge Speaker Johnson to Swiftly Bring National Security Package to House Floor

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Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement following the Senate’s strong bipartisan passage of essential national security legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel, our…

New Democrat Coalition Leadership, Immigration Task Force Chair & National Security Task Force Chair on Bipartisan Bill to Support our Allies and Secure the Southern Border

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   New Dems have urged Speaker Johnson to set aside partisan politics, work with Dems on a bipartisan bill to address the challenges at the border and ensure our national security   Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leadership, Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn…

Kuster Delivers Holiday Cards to New Hampshire Veterans

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**Earlier in the day, Kuster picked up the homemade holiday cards from students in Canterbury**   Tilton, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) delivered handmade holiday cards to New Hampshire veterans at the Veterans Home in Tilton. Earlier in the day, she picked up the cards from students at Canterbury Elementary School and spoke to the students about the importance…

Kuster Applauds 5.2% Increase in Pay to Military Members, Expanded Child Care in NDAA

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation represents a compromise between Republicans and Democrats to support our national defense and ensure America’s security.  “One of the core responsibilities of Congress is to ensure the security of the…

NH Delegation Welcomes Over $1.6 Million in DoD Funds Headed to Dartmouth College and UNH

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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), are announcing that a total of $1,641,032 in Department of Defense (DoD) federal funds are going to Dartmouth College and the University of New Hampshire (UNH). These funds were awarded through the DoD’s Defense University Research…

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.…