Hello Friends,

This week, I voted for legislation to ensure all firefighters get the health care they've earned.

Our country’s federal firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities and our country safe. But in 49 states, they do not have access to the same health benefits as local firefighters, despite working side by side to fight increasingly-devastating wildfires.

I will continue working to ensure the folks who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe get the benefits they deserve.

Especially as our state responded to the fire in the White Mountain National Forest this week, I was proud to bring awareness to the needs of first responders in New Hampshire.

This week and every week, I thank our Granite State first responders for everything they do to keep our state safe.

Wednesday marked the beginning of Police Week 2022. I’m proud to join communities across New Hampshire in thanking our law enforcement officers for all they do to keep us safe.

Every day, New Hampshire’s police put their lives on the line to protect our communities and we must always honor the brave officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

I’ve been paying close attention to and am alarmed by the nationwide infant formula shortage caused by the contaminated production site. I have heard from Granite State parents struggling to find the formula they need to feed their children and I remain committed to working to resolve this shortage. 

This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee announced that we will hold a hearing with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and baby formula producers so that we can find solutions to increase production and supply as safely and quickly as possible. I was glad to see the FDA announce steps this week to increase formula supply. I will continue pushing the administration to use every tool at their disposal to ensure our nation's children have the formula they need to grow and thrive.

Learn more: https://www.hhs.gov/formula/index.html

I was glad to see Members from both sides of the aisle come together to pass this legislation.

This week, I was proud to help pass much-needed and immediate military, medical, and humanitarian relief for Ukraine and send a clear message to Putin: America is unwavering in our support of Ukraine and democracy.

In the ten weeks since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, the world has witnessed the shocking brutality of Putin’s war and been reminded of the ongoing threats facing democracy across the globe. 

As Congress worked to quickly send aid to those impacted by this conflict, I have been heartened to see the outpouring of support for the people of Ukraine here in New Hampshire and across the country. We will not stand by while Russia continues its horrific assault on a sovereign country.

From our iconic New Hampshire lakes to the Ammonoosuc River, I am proud to advocate for our NH waterways.

On Thursday, the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on modernizing hydropower and creating a clean energy future. During the hearing, I highlighted my bill, the Twenty-First Century Dams Act, forward-thinking legislation to rehabilitate, retrofit, or remove U.S. dams to bolster clean energy production while taking steps to conserve our waterways.

We have the opportunity to take bold, much-needed action to strengthen our nation’s water infrastructure and hydropower systems and secure America’s energy future for generations to come.

In New Hampshire, I hear from far too many families who are feeling the pressure of high prescription drug costs. That’s why I am proud to be advancing legislation, the Increasing Transparency In Generic Drug Applications Act of 2022, through the Energy and Commerce Committee to allow lower-cost drugs to come to market faster so families in New Hampshire and across this country can afford their life-saving medications.

Especially as Americans are facing higher prices at the grocery store and the pump, it is essential they have less-expensive generic options at the pharmacy. I look forward to the full Committee reviewing this important legislation.

I will continue working to protect the rights of women in New Hampshire and across the country to make their own reproductive health care decisions.

As an adoption attorney for 25 years, I worked with hundreds of birth mothers, helping them make the most personal and private decisions of their lives — not one of them turned to the government to make that choice for them.

With the conservative majority of the Supreme Court poised to overturn the near-50 year precedent of Roe v. Wade, I was proud to join New Hampshire’s federal delegation Monday, along with Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, to show our united support for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, including abortion.

We will not go back.

Many families in low-income households are eligible for a $30/month discount on their internet bills. Graphic courtesy of WMUR.

Access to affordable, high-quality internet is essential for Granite State families to fully participate in the 21st-century economy. You and your family may qualify for internet assistance thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 

Learn more about this program and see if you qualify: https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/

I will continue working to ensure new and expecting moms have the care and support they need.

HHS’s new Maternal Mental Health Hotline is now open. This confidential, toll-free hotline is open 24/7 for expecting and new moms who are experiencing mental health challenges. 

Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) and connect with a counselor today: https://go.usa.gov/xuGrt

As always, the CDC and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services are the best resources to turn to for information about COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home and call your health care provider.

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I hope you have a safe and fun weekend!

Sincerely,

Annie