Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), who joined in introducing the original CHIPS and Science Act, and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to participate in the ribbon… Read more »
**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.… Read more »
**Kuster’s amendment to the appropriations package will protect rural Granite State veterans’ access to care and connect homeless veterans across the country with support systems**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped pass her amendment to eliminate funding for the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission and transfer the $5,000,000 to… Read more »
Concord, N.H. — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with David Orgaz of Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group to discuss the current housing market in New Hampshire and the future for Granite State homebuyers. During the meeting, Kuster and Orgaz discussed new data that projects increased supply and leveling prices, as well as the need for continued… Read more »
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,… Read more »
Keene, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Cheshire County Administrator Chris Coates and Cheshire County Commissioners at 21 Bar & Grill to discuss American Rescue Plan dollars and the impact they have had in Cheshire County. Kuster discussed the newly-established Cheshire County emergency medical services (EMS) with seven new… Read more »
**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… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted for the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act, a package of bills focused on promoting racial and economic justice. Kuster submitted an amendment to this legislation that would study and report on the effects of and recommendations for implementation for smaller, community… Read more »
Funding Comes from Capital Projects Fund that Senator Hassan Established through American Rescue Plan; NH One of First Four States to Receive Funding Through the Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, in announcing $50 million of $122 million in federal funds to help bring… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $23,347,272 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing for vulnerable Granite Staters. The funding supports a range of housing needs in New… Read more »