Supporting Small Businesses

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 Highlights Impact of American Rescue Plan in Cheshire County, Talks Future Growth with Local Leaders

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      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…

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…

Kuster Votes To Support Small New Hampshire Banks, Improve Financial Equity

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   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…

NH Congressional Delegation Announces $50 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to NH Communities

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   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…

NH Delegation Welcomes More Than $23 Million to Support Housing for Vulnerable Granite Staters

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     (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…

Kuster Welcomes President Joe Biden to New Hampshire, Highlights Long-Term Impact of Infrastructure Investments

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     Portsmouth, N.H. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed President Joe Biden to New Hampshire to highlight the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness, for the Granite State. Rep. Kuster played a leading role in Congress to get this innovative plan over the finish…

Kuster Advances Critical Relief for Granite State Restaurants and Food and Beverage Industry

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to provide targeted relief to restaurants and small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill, H.R. 3807, the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022, provides an additional $42 billion to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund…

Kuster Secures Critical Funding For New Hampshire Communities in 2022 Budget

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**Rep. Kuster worked to secure funding for 10 Community Projects in New Hampshire’s Second District, the maximum any member was able to request**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded the inclusion of funding in the bipartisan omnibus spending package for 10 Community Projects in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District, the maximum possible for any…

Kuster Secures Critical Funding For New Hampshire Communities, Advances 2022 Budget

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**Rep. Kuster worked to secure funding for 10 Community Projects in New Hampshire’s Second District, the maximum any member was able to request** **Rep. Kuster’s bipartisan bill to create a new grant program to install carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly and low-income individuals was included in the 2022 budget**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02)…