Chris Pappas for Congress
Recent News About Chris Pappas for Congress
Chris Pappas for Congress: Joins Bipartisan Call for Vote on Police Funding Legislation
by Press release submission
Pappas delivered remarks in Washington to honor Police Week and to call for a vote to provide funding for law enforcement
Chris Pappas for Congress: Urges Action to Ban Member Stock Trading
by Press release submission
Following a report that the effort he has helped lead to ban member stock trading has stalled, Pappas once again is urging House leadership to call for a vote
Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on Failure of Women’s Health Protection Act in the Senate
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to advance the Women's Health Protection Act:
Chris Pappas for Congress: Helps Pass Comprehensive Security and Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)helped pass bipartisan legislation to provide comprehensive aid to Ukraine. This legislation would deliver significant resources to Ukraine, including security assistance to bolster Ukrainian and NATO defenses, economic assistance to support Ukraine's economy, and humanitarian assistance to combat global food insecurity and rising food prices as a result of Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Pappas, Bacon, Lead Bipartisan Call for HHS to Update Opioid PHE Declaration to Include Methamphetamines
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) led their colleagues in a bipartisan call for the Department of Health and Human Services to update the department's Public Health Emergency declaration that an opioid public health emergency exists nationwide to include stimulants, and especially methamphetamines.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement in light of National Fentanyl Awareness Day:
Chris Pappas for Congress: Pappas and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Address PFAS Contamination and Hold Polluters Accountable
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced their plan to introduce the bicameral Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act, which would further regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by setting deadlines for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop water quality criteria and limits on industrial PFAS discharges into water and to water treatment plants.
Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Welcomes $600K to Compensate NH Fishermen Impacted by Atlantic Herring Fishery Disaster
by Press release submission
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $603,820 to support New Hampshire fishermen impacted by the 2019 Atlantic herring fishery disaster.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Visits Winnipesaukee Playhouse to Discuss Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
by Press release submission
Rep. Pappas tours the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith on Thursday
Chris Pappas for Congress: Joins M/S Mount Washington Shakedown Cruise in Laconia
by Press release submission
Rep. Pappas speaks aboard the M/S Mount Washington ahead of the annual shakedown cruise in Laconia
Chris Pappas for Congress: Hosts Discussion on Lowering Costs for NH Families
by Press release submission
Pappas hosts roundtable discussion following a tour at Little Frogs and Polliwogs in Manchester on Wednesday
Chris Pappas for Congress: Statement on Confirmed Draft of Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement following confirmation that a reported draft Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is genuine:
Chris Pappas for Congress: Pappas, Salazar, Lead Bipartisan Call for DHS to Adopt Common Operating Platform to Bolster Anti-Trafficking Efforts
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) led their colleagues in a bipartisan call for the Department of Homeland Security to adopt a common operating platform for maritime domain awareness.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Chairs Joint Hearing on Predatory Claim Sharks Targeting Veterans’ Benefits, Questions VA Efforts to Protect Veterans
by Press release submission
On April 27, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (HVAC), led a joint Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accreditation Program for individuals who assist veterans with VA disability claims. The hearing highlighted the rise of unaccredited disability claims consultants who target veterans for financial exploitation.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Leads More Than 100 Bipartisan Members in Call to Ensure Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from TBIs
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Congressman Greg Steube, Congresswoman Lisa McClain, and Congressman Jerry McNerney, led 113 of his colleagues in a bipartisan call to ensure adequate care for veterans suffering from severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) who require long-term residential care.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Helps Pass Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)helped pass bipartisan legislation to speed the delivery of needed weapons systems to Ukraine, and enhance existing lend-lease authorities. This bill will ensure that shipments of urgently needed weapons systems, ammunition, and military assistance in other forms arrive in Ukrainian hands faster and more seamlessly.
Chris Pappas for Congress: Helps Advance Legislation to Help Rural Communities Access Federal Disaster Aid to House Floor
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan Small State and Rural Rescue Act, released the following statement after the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced this to the House Floor:
Chris Pappas for Congress: PHOTO RELEASE: NH Delegation Dedicates Granite State Tree on Capitol Grounds
by Press release submission
**The Black Gum Tree is the oldest known living tree species in New Hampshire**
Chris Pappas for Congress: Pappas, Bilirakis, and Maloney Lead Bipartisan Call to Increase IMET Assistance for Greece, Fully Fund Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group
by Press release submission
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Gus Bilirakis and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney led their colleagues in a bipartisan call for fiscal year 2023 appropriations to include $1.8 million for International Military Education and Training (IMET) assistance for Greece and $100,000 for the Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and United States 3+1 Cooperation Interparliamentary Group.
Chris Pappas for Congress: NH Delegation Welcomes More Than $2.8M in Additional LIHEAP Funding to Lower Home Energy Costs for Granite Staters
by Press release submission
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) and welcomed $2,881,938 to help Granite State families cover the costs of home energy expenses through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).