Hello Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful week! I’m pleased to report that here in Washington, we took critical steps forward on legislation that will extend protections to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities and build upon the promise of equality for all Americans.

Survivors of sexual assault and harassment deserve the right to report their abuse – I was proud to help lead the bipartisan charge to prohibit the widespread use of non-disclosure agreements that silence survivors seeking justice. This week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi helped move this important legislation forward, sending it to the president’s desk.

I look forward to the president signing Rep. Lois Frankel’s Speak Out Act into law.

As we look towards the new year, I will continue pushing to hold abusers accountable and protect the rights of survivors as they recover and rebuild their lives.

Thank you, Chasten Buttigieg, for putting into words the incredible joy and commitment that marriage and family are. You can read his piece on marriage equality here.

Everyone deserves the freedom to marry who they love and love how they live. This week, the Senate voted to ensure just that.

It's past time that marriage equality became the law of the land — I look forward to voting to protect marriage equality for all our friends, family, and neighbors in New Hampshire and across the country.

I’m excited to bring the voices of Granite State families, small businesses, and communities to Congress as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition.

I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to Chair the New Democrat Coalition in the 118th Congress. New Democrats are a solutions-oriented coalition seeking to bridge the gap between left and right by governing from the middle.

New Dems will be key to working across the aisle to make progress on effective, bipartisan legislation in the next Congress and deliver real results for hard-working families across the country.

Let's get to work!

Visit Medicare.gov for more information and to sign up or make changes to your existing plan.

Medicare’s open enrollment period to join, switch, or change a Medicare Health Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan has begun and will remain open until Wednesday, December 7th. This is an opportunity for seniors to enroll or make changes to their coverage that will take effect on January 1st, 2023.

There are additional open enrollment periods and opportunities to make changes to your coverage throughout the year, depending on your individual situation. For additional information on your Medicare options and details, click HERE.

One of my most important jobs as your representative is helping Granite Staters.

Do you or a loved one need assistance navigating a federal agency? My office is here to help!

If you need assistance with a federal agency, please reach out to my Concord office at (603) 226-1002 or visit www.Kuster.House.Gov.

Hearing aids are now available over the counter without a prescription or exam at many pharmacies and local stores. Read more HERE. This could save Granite Staters thousands of dollars and will remove financial barriers to getting hearing aids.

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.

To stay updated on my work in Congress and around the Granite State and for important information and resources, like my page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

I hope you have a safe and fun weekend!

Sincerely,

Annie