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Representatives Annie Kuster and Blake Moore Reintroduce Legislation in Support of BridgeUSA Programs

By Concord Ledger Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Blake Moore (R-UT) reintroduced a resolution for the 118th Congress expressing congressional support for BridgeUSA programs—formerly the Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Program—which are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Across the nation, and in states like Utah and New Hampshire, participants in these programs fill vital workforce needs, strengthen America’s tourism industry and cultural diversity, and advance our important diplomatic efforts domestically and abroad.

Kuster Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Designating June 6th Naloxone Awareness Day

By Concord Ledger Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 6, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, led her fellow co-chairs and Senators Rick Scott, Ed Markey, Marco Rubio, and Thom Tillis to announce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 6th as Naloxone Awareness Day.

NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $500K Headed to Support Trauma-Informed Care in Southern NH

By Concord Ledger Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 5, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), along with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $499,277 to Lamprey Health Care to support their Southern NH Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program.

Kuster Delivers Bipartisan Budget Deal, Protects Vital Programs for New Hampshire

By Concord Ledger Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the nearly 100-Member New Democrat Coalition, voted to pass the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and prevent an economic catastrophe by avoiding default.

Kuster and Hern Release Bipartisan Transparent Billing Legislation

By Concord Ledger Report | Jun 1, 2023

Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the Facilitating Accountability in Reimbursements Act (FAIR Act) to harmonize billing practices in off campus hospital outpatient facilities to reflect the site of care.

Kuster Urges Comprehensive Approach To Combat Fentanyl Crisis

By Concord Ledger Report | May 29, 2023

**Kuster urged her colleagues to support a more forward-focused and expansive response to the overdose epidemic**

Kuster Statement Ahead of Memorial Day

By Concord Ledger Report | May 27, 2023

On May 26, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement ahead of Memorial Day 2023:

NH Delegation Applauds $3 Million Headed to Expand Nursing Program at Elliot Hospital in Manchester

By Concord Ledger Report | May 25, 2023

On May 16, 2023, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to applaud $3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) headed to expand the nursing program at Elliot Hospital in Manchester

Kuster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Conserve America’s Forestland

By Concord Ledger Report | May 24, 2023

On May 17, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Forest Conservation Easement Program Act, alongside Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS) to promote conservation and keep private forestlands intact and working.

Kuster, Blunt Rochester, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Address Fentanyl Crisis

By Concord Ledger Report | May 24, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) led Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) and Don Bacon (NE-02) in introducing the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act, bipartisan legislation to ramp up our public health response to the opioid epidemic

Kuster’s Legislation To Increase Transparency Around Drug Pricing Advances Key Subcommittee

By Concord Ledger Report | May 23, 2023

**Kuster’s full remarks are available here**

Kuster Introduces Bill To Strengthen Early Childhood Education

By Concord Ledger Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the Early STEAM Achievement Act, legislation to strengthen early childhood education across the country and create new grant opportunities for teachers to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into their curriculum

Reps. Kuster, Balint, and Pappas and Sens. Welch, Sanders, Shaheen, and Hassan Send Letter to Secretary McDonough, Calling for Expanding Access to Benefits for Veterans who Served in Kosovo

By Concord Ledger Report | May 22, 2023

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) led the Vermont and New Hampshire congressional delegations in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis R. McDonough on May 16, 2023, urging the VA to use authority granted under the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 to make it easier for veterans stationed in Kosovo from 1999 onwards to access health care and disability benefits for conditions related to toxic substance exposure during their service

Kuster Honors Fallen Police Officers

By Concord Ledger Report | May 22, 2023

This May 15, 2023, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to honor the 556 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and whose stories were recovered in 2022

Kuster Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill To Support Veterans Exposed to PFAS Contaminants

By Concord Ledger Report | May 20, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped to reintroduce the PFAS Registry Act alongside a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, including Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)

NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $1 Million NSF Award to the Northern Forest Center to Support Innovation & Ecosystem Management

By Concord Ledger Report | May 20, 2023

On May 11, 2023, the New Hampshire congressional delegation welcomed a $998,056 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines Development Award headed to the Northern Forest Center

Kuster Urges Comprehensive, Bipartisan Immigration Reform

By Concord Ledger Report | May 19, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, voted against the Republican majority’s extreme immigration bill that wastes taxpayer dollars, threatens the well-being of our economy, and reinstates failed policies from the previous administration

Kuster Highlights Future Priorities with Energy Secretary Granholm

By Concord Ledger Report | May 19, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024

New Hampshire Delegation Announces $100,000 Grant to Support Energy Efficiency in Public Schools

By Concord Ledger Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a lead negotiator of the bipartisan infrastructure law and a champion for energy efficiency initiatives, announced on May 9, 2023 with fellow bipartisan infrastructure negotiator, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Mascoma Valley Regional School District, SAU 62, is among 25 winners that will receive a $100,000 cash prize to establish, train and support energy managers in their schools

Kuster Meets with Small Business Owners, Highlights U.S. SBA Resources

By Concord Ledger Report | May 17, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with New Hampshire small business owners and Small Business Administration officials to discuss federal resources available in New Hampshire

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