ARCHIVE: Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster

Thank you, New Hampshire!

From my family to yours, Happy New Year!

President Jimmy Carter was a tremendous force for good, both as president and private citizen, during his accomplished life. I’m sending his family, friends, and loved ones my prayers and love during this somber time. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

After over 100 years, the time is now to publish the ERA and guarantee equality for all. msnbc.com/katie-phang/wa…

@RepAnnieKuster @NewDemCoalition A champion for lowering costs, accessible child care, and support for mental health and addiction services, @RepAnnieKuster also found time to become an SNL icon with her signature “raise the roof” dance move. #ThankYou @RepAnnieKuster!

As @RepAnnieKuster served New Hampshire’s second district, she also led the @NewDemCoalition, the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, and the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.

This Congress we made history with 95 Democratic women serving in the House. As we prepare for the 119th Congress, we’ll say #ThankYou to our incredible DWC members who are departing the House, and helped make this historic moment possible.

Chag Sameach and Happy Hanukkah, New Hampshire! Sending love, light, and warmth to you and your families 🕎!

Merry Christmas, New Hampshire! I’m wishing you a joyous holiday surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones 🎄❄️🎁!

.@RepAnnieKuster is everything you could want in a leader—guided by strong values, a deep commitment to service, and someone I’m proud to call a close friend and colleague since we both joined the House. As you embark on your next chapter, I'm wishing you all the best, Annie!

While I’m relieved that Congress voted to keep the government open and working for hardworking families, this Republican-manufactured crisis was entirely preventable. Granite Staters and the American people expect and deserve better.

New Dems just voted to save the American people from a preventable & harmful GOP-led government shutdown. We secured several New Dem priorities in the bill, including $100 billion in disaster relief, $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers & an extension of the Farm Bill.

New Dems always negotiate in good faith, seek compromise without compromising our values, and stand by our word. We expect our counterparts to do the same. House Republicans broke their word, then tried to rely on Democrats to bail them out of a shutdown crisis they created. Here's what happened: Leaders on both sides negotiated a deal to keep the government open, deliver critical disaster assistance to communities ravaged by natural disasters, provide desperately needed economic aid to farmers, and much more. Speaker Johnson then caved to the demands of an unelected wannabe oligarch, turned his back on the deal he negotiated, and began driving us toward a reckless shutdown that would leave our troops overseas without pay, let families go hungry, and disrupt holiday travel. After a day of infighting and chaos, Republicans scrapped key provisions negotiated by Democrats and crammed in a debt limit suspension so the incoming Administration can enact its disastrous agenda with impunity. They then expected Democrats' help to help pass it. In the end it wasn’t just House Democrats who opposed the bill – 38 House Republicans also said no. The message from House Democrats is loud and clear: Speaker Johnson must stay true to his word, enable Congress to prevent a government shutdown as was negotiated, and end the chaos he is creating.

House Republicans have been ordered to shut down the government. And hurt the working class Americans they claim to support. You break the bipartisan agreement, you own the consequences that follow.

Serving the people of New Hampshire's Second Congressional District over the past 12 years has been the greatest honor of my lifetime. Today, at approximately 10:00 AM, I'll be delivering my final remarks on the Floor of the House. Tune in below! live.house.gov/?date=2024-12-…

Proud to join more than 120 of my colleagues in urging @POTUS to #PublishtheERA and enshrine gender equality in the Constitution. The time is now to protect against sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, housing inequities, health care bias, educational barriers, and more.

Today marks the second anniversary of the Respect for Marriage Act being signed into law. This law enshrined justice, dignity, and respect for all Americans regardless of who you love.

Since the horrific murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, there has been a disturbing uptick in rhetoric condoning this egregious act of violence. Let me be clear: threats and acts of violence have no place in our society, and we must all condemn this kind of behavior.

Yesterday, I helped lead a thoughtful discussion with students from @mcgillu's @MaxBellSchool about gun violence and how the U.S. can respect the rights of responsible gun owners while keeping our communities and kids safe.

Access to safe, clean water is essential to the health and well-being of our communities. Thanks to @USDA's Rural Development program, New Hampshire is receiving significant funding to upgrade wastewater systems and protect Granite Staters from harmful pollutants.