Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Annie Kuster

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement after Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, announced that she will not run for re-election in 2024: 

“For six terms, Rep. Annie Kuster has been a tireless advocate for families, workers, and businesses across the Granite State. Today, I was sad to learn that she will not seek a seventh. Whether it's her recent leadership of the New Democrats or her long record of bipartisan success, she's left an indelible mark on Capitol Hill. Although I will be sad to see my dear friend leave at the 118th Congress, I know that her service to her state and country will continue long into the future.

“I've admired Annie's character, intellect, and sound judgement ever since she was elected to Congress in 2012. She has been an invaluable partner in advancing my Make It In America agenda, which I launched in 2010 to ensure that the American economy can meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. I had the pleasure of traveling to New Hampshire with her in 2013 to see how those policies were helping family-owned businesses in her state get ahead. Her constituents' respect and trust for their Congresswoman was plain to see. They knew Annie would do whatever – and work with whomever – necessary to address the issues facing her community. Indeed, Annie worked in a bipartisan fashion not only to support the Make It In America agenda but also to create the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force to address the opioid crisis.

“Annie's aptitude for building consensus is rooted in her own authenticity. From speaking on the House Floor about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault to sharing openly about the trauma so many of us felt on January 6, she was never afraid to express her personal perspective on key issues and to give her colleagues the chance to do the same. We need more people like Annie in Congress today. Just as her leadership will continue, I know that her work to elevate similar voices for reason and consensus will as well.”