Dear Friend, Last week, we learned that in a conversation with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, President Trump said that he won New Hampshire because “New Hampshire is a drug-infested den.” I was disappointed, along with most Granite Staters, by these rude and ignorant comments. At a time when we need to be working together to address the opioid epidemic, Mr.… Read more »

This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the Homegrown Organic Act of 2017, a bill that will modify three existing conservation programs to incentivize farmers who wish to transition to organic agriculture.  Organic agriculture is the fastest growing sector of the U.S. food industry, with demand for sales far exceeding the domestic supply. This legislation aims to… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded yesterday’s announcement of a $25 million dollar loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program to North Country Growers in Berlin to construct a 20 acre greenhouse to grow lettuce and tomatoes. Kuster supported the application for the grant. “At a time when there is more and more awareness… Read more »

Today at a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) highlighted the importance of the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The NBRC is critical in helping spur economic growth and community development projects in New Hampshire’s North Country and throughout rural parts of the… Read more »

Dear Friends,  This week President Trump released his proposed budget for 2018. Let me tell you, it’s left me very concerned about his priorities and the potential impact it could have on hard working Granite State families. His preliminary budget proposal is simply a disaster for our economy, environment, and for seniors; just to name a few. This budget proposal should raise… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s proposal to eliminate the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). The NBRC is critical in helping spur economic growth and community development projects in New Hampshire’s North Country and throughout rural parts of the Northeast: “I’m deeply disappointed by President… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the preliminary budget proposal released by President Trump for Fiscal Year 2018: “President Trump’s preliminary budget proposal is simply a disaster for our economy, environment, seniors, and hardworking families in New Hampshire and across the country. This budget proposal should raise red flags for… Read more »

A high resolution version of the photo is available here Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, met with Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin to discuss their shared priorities for the coming Congress. Specifically, Kuster and Shulkin examined the need to improve care for veterans in rural communities,… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has reintroduced bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), which would improve access to voluntary farm conservation programs administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Kuster’s bill, H.R. 1163 the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act,… Read more »

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has selected to serve on the Subcommittees on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit and Conservation and Forestry on the House Agriculture Committee. Kuster released the following statement on her assignment:  “As one of only two Members from New England to serve on the House Agriculture Committee, I am excited to continue my service on… Read more »