Today's hearing presents an important opportunity for this Committee to build off what we learned and address specific legislative proposals that will take care of our veterans and enhance the access to quality care.
Annie Kuster
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Annie L. McLane Kuster is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kuster has focused on issues such as healthcare, women's rights, and economic development throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for expanding access to affordable healthcare and has worked on initiatives to support small businesses in her district.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the House for passing H.R. 3239 to provide humanitarian standards for migrants and refugees in Customs and Border Protection custody at our border. Having visited the U.S.-Mexico border now twice in the…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 16, line 9, strike ``and''. Page 16, line 10, strike the period at the end and insert ``…
Mr. Chair, I want to thank the gentleman for agreeing to the amendment. I yield the balance of my time to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Mr. Chair, contrary to the allegations by my colleague disparaging our view of Customs and Border Protection agencies, I was actually very impressed by the professionalism of many of the Border Patrol agents that we met and had the…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster). The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, migrants in Customs and Border Protection holding facilities deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. Unfortunately, due to the misguided policies of the…
Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire The…
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Brave survivors have begun to come forward detailing chilling assaults by Border Protection agents. Some of the survivors are only in their teens. Despite these heartbreaking stories…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, insert after line 10 the following: (5) Publication of data on complaints of sexual abuse…
Mr. Chair, could I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New Hampshire has 2 minutes remaining.





