Chris Pappas for Congress
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Chris Pappas for Congress: Urges Biden Administration to Fully Fund New Biking and Walking Program
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Following Pappas’s advocacy, the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program was successfully included in bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Chris Pappas for Congress: Pappas, Bergman, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veterans’ Emergency Care Coverage
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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), introduced the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act. This bipartisan legislation would eliminate a glaring gap in veteran emergency care insurance coverage by expanding emergency coverage under Care in the Community for veterans.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Votes to Pass the Global Respect Act
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On Wednesday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, voted to pass H.R. 3485, the Global Respect Act.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Meets with New Hampshire Nonprofit Groups
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On Monday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined members of the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits to hear from leaders in New Hampshire's nonprofit sector and share an update on the work he is doing to strengthen New Hampshire's nonprofit and charitable community.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Votes to Pass Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)voted to pass thePostal Service Reform Act of 2022, legislation that will make urgently-needed reforms to ensure the health and longevity of the U.S. Postal Service.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Reiterates Call to Pass Full Appropriations Bill for FY 2022
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On December 2, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to keep the United States government open and extending his bipartisan fentanyl scheduling legislation:
Chris Pappas for Congress: Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Victims of Natural Disasters
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Bill would improve disaster contracting process at the federal, state and local level to deliver support quickly and efficiently
Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Welcomes Over $10.7M in Fish and Wildlife Funding
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), announced that New Hampshire will receive over $10.73 million to support wildlife and sport fish restoration through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Joins NH Municipal Association to Discuss Support for Local Communities
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On Monday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined members of the New Hampshire Municipal Association to discuss legislation he has championed to deliver infrastructure investments to first District communities, as well as critical resources for state, county, and local governments to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Calls on Congress To Take Up Member Stock Trading Ban
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) reiterated his call for House leadership today to take up and pass a ban on stock trading by members of Congress and their families as soon as possible.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Joins Package of Bills Supporting New Hampshire’s Women Veterans
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This week, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, announced his support for a package of four bills that would support the health and well-being of New Hampshire's women veterans and their families.
Chris Pappas for Congress: VA Implements Pappas’s Veteran Debt Reforms
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The change will reduce veterans’ unfavorable debt reports by 99%
Chris Pappas for Congress: Helps Pass Competitiveness Legislation to Boost New Hampshire Manufacturing, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains
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America COMPETES Act includes legislation introduced and co-led by Pappas to strengthen ‘Made in America’ provisions, support small manufacturers and rural businesses
Chris Pappas for Congress: Hosts Made in America Roundtable with N.H. Manufacturers
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Pappas secured a key amendment to the America COMPETES Act to increase the procurement of American-made products, including protective gear, by the federal government.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on the Confirmation of Secretary Pete Buttigieg
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Yesterday, Congressmen Chris Pappas (D-NH) and John Curtis (R-UT), along with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced theTaiwan Representative Office Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would direct the U.S. Secretary of State to enter into negotiations to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Washington, D.C., the "Taiwan Representative Office," which better reflects its status as Taiwan's de facto diplomatic mission to the United States.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Demands Briefing on VA Efforts to Protect Veterans Benefits from Predatory Claim Sharks
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In a letter sent this week to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) expressed his concern about the rise of unaccredited disability claims consultants that target veterans for financial exploitation and requested a briefing from VA on its strategy to raise awareness of these predatory practices and protect veterans.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Introduces Amendment to America COMPETES Act to Further Support Domestic Manufacturing, Improve Supply Chains
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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of his amendment to strengthen provisions in the America COMPETES Act that support domestic manufacturing and American small businesses:
Chris Pappas for Congress: Joins First District Librarians to Discuss Federal Support for Local Libraries
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The American Rescue Plan Act provided significant support for libraries to adapt and provide resources to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Reiterates Call for Congressional Action to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined 40 of his colleagues to send a letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to take up legislative action as quickly as possible to lower drug prices.
Chris Pappas for Congress: As Olympic Games Begin, Pappas Urges Biden Administration to Protect U.S. Athletes
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As the Winter Olympics in Beijing are set to begin this week, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 House Members in sending a letter to President Biden in response to Chinese officials threatening punishment for athletes who engage in prohibited speech during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
