Improving Access to Affordable Health Care

Kuster Saves New Hampshire Veterans Clinics

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**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…

Kuster Secures Funding To Support Homeless Veterans

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**Kuster’s amendment to protect rural Granite State veterans’ access to care and connect homeless veterans across the country with support systems passed with this bill**   Washington, D.C. ⁠— Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to invest in American families and the American economy with a package of government funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation…

Kuster: Government Has No Place in Personal, Private Medical Decisions

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   **Last week, Kuster voted for two bills to protect and reaffirm a woman’s freedom to access abortion** **The full Committee hearing is available HERE, Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned reproductive health experts about the…

Kuster Fights for Granite State Seniors, Advocates for Improvements to Medicare Advantage Plans

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**The full subcommittee hearing is available HERE** **Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Concord, N.H. — On Tuesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, advocated on behalf of Granite State seniors and Medicare beneficiaries during a hearing entitled, “Protecting America's Seniors: Oversight…

Kuster Advocates for Legislation To Expand Health Care in Rural Communities

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**The full subcommittee hearing is available HERE** **Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, urged immediate action to expand access to life-saving health care in our rural communities during a hearing entitled, "Investing in Public Health: Legislation to…

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, Steil Announce Creation of Bipartisan Caucus To Strengthen Long-Term Care Infrastructure and Implement Solutions

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Bryan Steil (R-WI) announced the creation of the 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus. This new, bipartisan caucus will bring together members from both parties to identify and address long-term care in the United States and implement solutions to ensure our nation’s patients and their families have the support…

Kuster’s Bill To Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs Passes the House

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**Kuster’s legislation would lower the deficit by an estimated $546 million by cutting costs and increasing revenues, according to a report conducted by the Congressional Budget Office**   Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed legislation authored by Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), the Increasing Transparency In Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022, as part of H.R. 7667, the Food…

Kuster Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Costs Clears Key Committee

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   **The Energy and Commerce Committee also advanced legislation included in the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force’s 2021 Legislative Agenda** **The full Committee markup is available HERE, and Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) advanced her legislation, the Increasing Transparency In…

Kuster Pushes for Legislation To Bolster Care for Rural Veterans

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**More information is available HERE**   Washington, D.C. ⁠— Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced her support for H.R.7414, the RURAL Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation will help the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recruit and retain health care professionals for rural and highly rural community-based outpatient clinics and medical centers, like those in…