MILFORD – U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., would certainly never discourage anyone from pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Still, during her Tuesday visit to Milford High School, Kuster acknowledged that four-year degrees are likely not the best path for everyone. “It is so oppressive for people with the burdens they have for college debt right now, and parents are… Read more »

Dear Friend, Our First 100 Days Today marks 100 days since the new Democratic majority was sworn in to the House of Representatives and I’ve been proud of our work to deliver on our promises to the American people. I’ve heard from people across New Hampshire that they want a government that works for them and focuses on delivering real results. I’m proud to say… Read more »

Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act. This bill would create a 10-year fiscally-responsible path for Congress to fulfill its obligation to fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on a mandatory basis. Rep. Kuster is an original co-sponsor of this legislation. “Every… Read more »

NASHUA – “You are worthy of all of the things that you strive for exactly as you are, so don’t buy into the myth that only kids who talk or dress or act a certain way are worthy of respect, worthy of an education or worthy of a chance at success. All people deserve to have those things,” Josefine Garcia told a group of nearly 600 students Friday during… Read more »

Dear Friend, Hearing from Granite Staters On Wednesday evening, I held a town hall meeting at the Plymouth Senior Center to discuss my work in Congress and take questions from Granite Staters. I appreciate everyone who took the time to come out and share their perspective with me. The insights of people throughout New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District are critical as I… Read more »

With the longest shutdown in American history behind us, Congressman Chris Pappas and Congresswoman Annie Kuster are urging Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to implement new guidelines at the Department of Education (DOE) to protect federal workers who are unable to make student loan payments in the event of future government shutdowns. In a letter to Secretary DeVos, they recommended… Read more »

The New Hampshire Congressional delegation introduced bicameral bills that would create a commemorative coin to honor Christa McAuliffe and reaffirm Congress’ commitment to invest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 would create a $1 coin honoring the Concord educator who died aboard the Space… Read more »

Dear Friend, Joining the Energy and Commerce Committee I’m excited to announce that I have been appointed to the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee for the 116th Congress. As a member of the subcommittees on Health, Energy, and Oversight and Investigations, I will fight for New Hampshire priorities such as increasing access to affordable… Read more »

At the Veterans Day Ceremony at NH State Veterans Cemetery  Dear Jenni, Supporting Those Who Serve On Sunday, I was humbled to give remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery and express my gratitude to veterans, active duty servicemembers and military families for their incredible courage, sacrifice… Read more »

 U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined more than 150 of their Democratic colleagues in requesting Education Secretary Betsy DeVos turn over more information—and swiftly act to fix— the Department’s flawed handling of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)… Read more »