Dear Friend,  Investing in Agriculture and Rural Development On Monday, I joined my colleagues on the House Farm Bill Conference Committee in signing the Farm Bill, which includes critical investments for agriculture and rural development in New Hampshire. I was proud to help secure provisions in the final Farm Bill that the Senate and the House passed this week that will… Read more »

**NBRC provisions passed the Senate along with critical NH priorities championed by Shaheen for Granite State Farmers and Rural Communities** **Legislation now heads to the House of Representatives to be voted on along with bipartisan provisions backed by Kuster to benefit NH** U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Congresswoman Annie… Read more »

Dear Friend,  Mourning a Humble Public Servant This week, Americans mourned the loss of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who never tired in his dedication to our nation and his fellow Americans. From his heroic service during World War II to his time as Commander in Chief, he always put country first and is an example of a truly humble public servant. It was moving… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has brought together both Democrats and Republicans to call for a one-year moratorium on the implementation of an online sales tax for small businesses. The bipartisan call to Speaker Ryan and Leader Pelosi outlines the serious consequences the implementation of an online sales tax would have on small businesses in New Hampshire and across the… Read more »

Dear Friend, Honoring Those Who Keep Us Safe On Friday, I joined Senator Shaheen to take part in the 20th annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in Concord. Our law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep us safe and play a critical role in combating the opioid crisis facing New Hampshire. It was wonderful to honor their unyielding… Read more »

Dear Friend, Supporting Those Struggling in the Opioid Crisis On Friday, I joined leaders in healthcare, education, nonprofits, and government to give remarks at the Dartmouth Opioid Collaborative Forum in Concord, where we discussed the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families and how to identify children who need help. In addition to passing legislation that provides… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 6824, the Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that would include an exemption for small businesses that generate less than $10 million in annual U.S. online sales. The bill was introduced by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) last month in response to the Supreme… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of a bipartisan appropriations bill that funds important priorities for New Hampshire families, and will help to bolster the response to the opioid epidemic. The legislation provides robust funding for community health centers, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and workforce development and technical training… Read more »

Congresswoman Kuster discusses importance of NH’s healthcare workforce at NHTI A high resolution version of the photo is available here. (Concord, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force, visited NHTI, Concord’s Community College, to discuss her Jobs and Opportunity Agenda and the importance of… Read more »

Dear Friend, On Monday, I led a bipartisan call demanding a hearing and action to resolve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ apparent inability to properly review the cases of veterans who sought help for Military Sexual Trauma. In an environment where survivors often refuse to report sexual assaults for fear of retaliation, the VA’s failure to fairly treat these claims… Read more »