Annie Kuster’s COVID-19 Response

Annie Kuster has been a leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and has fought for the Granite State every day since the outbreak began.

She knows that the only way we are going to get through this crisis is together—that’s why she is committed to ensuring no one is left behind as we recover.

Annie Kuster worked across the aisle to bring the needed support and resources to New Hampshire hospitals, frontline workers, small businesses, and families.

REAL RESULTS

$4.2 Billion to New Hampshire to address COVID-19

Support for hospitals, PPE, PPP, Stimulus payments, Expanded unemployment

Fought waste and abuse in COVID-19 spending

worked to direct funding to small businesses, not big corporations

Worked closely with doctors, nurses, and health care workers

to ensure new hampshire followed science, not politics

Contributed to the heroes act

Worked across the aisle to bring much needed funding to new hampshire and across the country

Addressing the economic crisis and solving the public health emergency go hand in hand. That’s why Annie Kuster introduced her “Roadmap to Recovery,” outlining how we build back from this pandemic.

Plan highlights:

A comprehensive national testing strategy
Supporting for frontline heroes - legislation to provide $25,000 in student loan debt forgiveness or education credits for essential workers and their families
Creating mechanisms for those who must continue to self-isolate
The expanded use of the Defense Production Act for the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies
Rapid vaccine development
Expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Continued support for unemployed and financially struggling individuals
Additional support & funding for state and local governments

Read the full Roadmap here.

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Annie Kuster has fought every day since the pandemic began to pass legislation and support Granite Staters. Explore some of the coverage of Annie’s efforts to help New Hampshire as we work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

NH delegation announces state to receive over $39.5 million to support affordable housing | Union Leader, August 10, 2020

Kuster highlights pandemic’s impact on sexual violence | WCAX, July 30, 2020

Coalition introduces bill to help restaurants | Telegraph, June 20, 2020

Shaheen, Kuster Join Democrats' Call For Clean Energy Workforce Aid | NHPR, June 3, 2020

Kuster Says New Economic Relief Bill Will Be Lifeline for Some Small Businesses | NHPR, April 24, 2020

NH congressional delegation says state to receive $17M in federal funds for COVID-19 testing | WMUR, APRIL 23, 2020

25 hotels offer safe quarantine for COVID-19 patients | Ink Link, April 15, 2020

Kuster advocates for services | Telegraph, April 2, 2020

COVID stimulus plan focuses on small business, hospitals | Union leader, March 26, 2020

Congresswoman Kuster On Federal Response To Coronavirus | NHPR, March 24, 2020

Annie knows that in the midst of a pandemic and an election, it can be hard to keep up with the latest news and updates. That’s why she has been committed to reaching constituents however she can to ensure they have access to the right information and have confidence in their safety, and their government.