Strengthening Bipartisan Cooperation

Congresswoman Lisa McClain Joins Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force as Fourth Co-Chair

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   WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force welcomed Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) to serve as the Task Force’s fourth co-chair. Rep. McClain joins fellow Co-Chairs David Trone (D-MD), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Annie Kuster (D-NH) after an incredibly successful 117th Congress for the Task Force. The 130-Member…

Kuster, Pappas Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves from Foreign Adversaries

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   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) in reintroducing the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act for the 118th Congress. This bill would ban China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned nations from…

Kuster Votes To Protect National Security, Urges Further Action To Secure Strategic Petroleum Reserves from Foreign Adversaries

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 22, the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, and urged further action to protect our energy and national security. Yesterday, Kuster helped reintroduce the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries…

Kuster-Backed Bill To Strengthen De-Escalation Training For Law Enforcement Sent To President’s Desk

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   Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted for legislation she cosponsored, the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act, to equip law enforcement officers with the tools to effectively and safely respond to people in crisis. By creating a dedicated stream of funding to local and state law enforcement agencies to train their officers and mental…

House Passes Kuster-Led Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023. This bill serves as the foundation of our national security policy and includes key Kuster-led provisions to help expand access to mental health resources for veterans, conduct fair and thorough investigations of sexual assault cases, and increase the…

Kuster Votes To Lower Costs for NH Families, Strengthen American Independence

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**Kuster has been pushing for this innovative legislation since December 2021, and she helped pass a previous version of this legislation earlier this year**   Washington, D.C. ⁠— Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, comprehensive and bipartisan legislation to lower costs for American families and expand American economic independence.…

Kuster: All Women Deserve Access to Contraception

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**Kuster spoke on the House Floor in favor of this legislation, her full remarks are available HERE** **99% of U.S. women who have been sexually active report having used some form of contraception, and 96% of voters support having access to contraception**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act,…

Kuster Pushes Bipartisan Legislation To Support New Hampshire Law Enforcement

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is pushing for legislation to support the hiring and retention of law enforcement officers in New Hampshire and across the country. Throughout the Granite State, police departments face a workforce shortage and national trends show at least a 30% increase in officer retirements. To help address these challenges,…

Kuster Votes To Lower Gas and Grocery Costs, Sending Critical Relief Legislation to Senate

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   **Kuster urged passage of this legislation at a press conference on Wednesday**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted for a comprehensive, bipartisan package of bills to lower prices for Granite Staters in the grocery store and at the gas pump. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act takes concrete steps to bring down expenses for Americans by…

Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force Hosts Roundtable with ONDCP Director

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), David Trone (D-MD), and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, hosted a roundtable with Task Force members and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Dr. Rahul Gupta. During the roundtable, the group discussed ONDCP’s…