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Chris Pappas for Congress: Marks the Start of Pride 2021

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Rep. Pappas, New Hampshire’s first openly gay member of Congress, will celebrate Pride with a series of events and outreach throughout the month of June

Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking January 6th Commission

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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the Senate voted 54-35 to block an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol:

Chris Pappas for Congress: Calls for Additional Action on H-2B Visas to Address NH Workforce Needs

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As DHS/DOL temporary rule increasing visas takes effect today, Pappas urges additional federal efforts to meet New Hampshire’s small business hiring needs

Chris Pappas for Congress: Talks Infrastructure on WOW Rail Trail in Laconia

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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, hosted a walking conversation on the WOW Rail Trail in Laconia with local and state leaders to discuss his priorities for transportation and infrastructure investments, including his legislation to connect America's walking and biking paths.

Chris Pappas for Congress: House Passes Three of Pappas’s Bipartisan Veterans Bills

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Pappas introduced bipartisan legislation to address VA sexual harassment, reduce veterans homelessness, and require added oversight and transparency at VA.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Votes to Create Bipartisan National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack

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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the bipartisan H.R. 3233, The National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Introduces Legislation to Better Connect Coastal Communities with Mitigation Grants

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Community Access to Resiliency Grants Act of 2021 with Rep. Daniel Webster (FL-11) to ease states and localities' ability to access climate mitigation grants.

Chris Pappas for Congress: House Passes Pappas’s Legislation to Address Sexual Harassment at VA

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Today the House passed legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), who serves as the Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, alongside Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-01), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), to drastically improve policies and oversight in regards to sexual harassment at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Chris Pappas for Congress: Calls For Passage of the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act on the House Floor

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Today the House passed Congressman Pappas's Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act, following his speech on the House floor calling for the support of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Announces Nearly $10.7 Million through American Rescue Plan to Combat the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic & Support Mental Health Services in NH

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award New Hampshire $10,671,860 in federal grants allocated through the American Rescue Plan to support efforts to combat the substance use disorder epidemic and increase access to mental health services in the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Announces $1.3 Million to NH Veterans Home from American Rescue Plan

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, announced today that the New Hampshire Veterans Home will receive $1.32 million from the American Rescue Plan that the NH Delegation worked to pass into law to help support veteran care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on Violence in Israel and Gaza

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Washington, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement regarding the violence in Israel and Gaza:

Chris Pappas for Congress: House Passes Pappas’ Backed Legislation to Improve Transparency on VA COVID-19 Emergency Funds

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This evening the House passed veterans legislation endorsed by Congressman Chris Pappas, The VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Highlights FCC Broadband Assistance For Granite Staters

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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a webinar with Acting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on the FCC's Emergency Broadband assistance for Granite Staters struggling to afford internet services during COVID-19.

Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Welcomes $1 Million to Support Vaccine Education & Outreach

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed nearly $1 million to New Hampshire to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Specifically, the funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will support vaccine education and outreach efforts led by a community-based workforce comprised of trusted community leaders.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Reiterates Call for Action As PPP Runs Out of Cash Ahead of Deadline

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Pappas led the House effort calling for the extension of PPP through the end of May

Chris Pappas for Congress: The Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act provides $500 million for Nationwide Network of Safe Walking and Biking Routes

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The Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act provides $500 million for Nationwide Network of Safe Walking and Biking Routes

Chris Pappas for Congress: Introduces Legislation to Protect Veterans from VA Payment Error

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The VA Beneficiary Debt Collection Improvement Act reforms VA’s debt collection process & saves veterans and their families money

Chris Pappas for Congress: President Biden Signs Pappas’s Bipartisan Fentanyl Scheduling Bill Into Law

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Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded President Biden for signing his bipartisan legislation, the Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, into law.

Chris Pappas for Congress: Introduces Expanded Active Transportation Systems Bill

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The Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act provides $500 million for Nationwide Network of Safe Walking and Biking Routes