Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced the Inpatient Opioid Safety Act of 2021, legislation to improve patient safety, simplify care, and reduce preventable opioid-induced injury and death under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Though opioids are effective in managing pain, the Anesthesia Patient Safety… Read more »
**The full Subcommittee markup is available HERE**
**The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is included in the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force’s 2021 Legislative Agenda**
Washington, D.C. — Today, during an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) spoke on behalf of legislation she cosponsored, H.R.1667, the Dr.… Read more »
**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE**
**Rep. Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, participated in a hearing entitled, "Caring for America: Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers." During the hearing, Members heard from care economy… Read more »
Nashua, N.H. – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee and founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, toured the Senior Behavioral Health Unit at St. Joseph Hospital and met with hospital leadership and staff to discuss the critical need for quality mental health care for Granite State… Read more »
Plymouth, N.H. – This afternoon, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Harbor Care staff in Plymouth to hear updates and tour Boulder Point Veterans Housing. Later in the day, she joined Mid-State Health Center to recognize National Health Center Week, hear first-hand from clinicians and CHC leadership, and discuss critical funding for CHC’s included in the American Rescue… Read more »
**The full Committee markup is available HERE**
**Last week, Kuster spoke in favor of the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act during an E&C Health Subcommittee markup**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), participated in an Energy and Commerce full committee markup where she helped advance her legislation, the Immunization Infrastructure… Read more »
**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE**
**Rep. Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, participated in a Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Empowered by Data: Legislation to Advance Equity and Public Health." During the hearing, the Subcommittee heard from… Read more »
**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE**
**Kuster’s full line of questioning is available HERE**
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), participated in a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Booster Shot: Enhancing Public Health through Vaccine Legislation." During the hearing, Kuster questioned public health experts… Read more »
**The Members introduced a previous version of this legislation in the 116th Congress**
Washington, D.C. — Today, on the 11th anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) reintroduced legislation that would safeguard individuals with… Read more »
**The full Subcommittee hearing is available HERE**
**Rep. Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**
Concord, N.H. — Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, joined a Subcommittee hearing titled, “Building on the ACA: Legislation to Expand Health Coverage and Lower Costs." The Subcommittee heard from health experts about the… Read more »
