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***The extension allows constantly changing chemical versions of fentanyl - often smuggled from Mexico and China - to be labeled as Schedule 1, speeding prosecution of traffickers, saving lives, and getting deadly substances out of our communities***
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), who serves as the Chair of Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the PFAS Registry Act alongside a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19). Reps.
On Thursday Pappas will hold a virtual information session about FEMA program created through the American Rescue Program
MANCHESTER, NH – Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Granite Staters who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19. Rep.
Pappas applauded the Administration for lifting the cap on H-2B visas while continuing his calls to reform the system to help small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the announcement that the cap on H-2B seasonal worker visas, which are critical to New Hampshire’s economy, has been increased. This will allow an additional 22,000 temporary, non-agricultural visa spots to open.
Pappas applauded the Administration for lifting the cap on H-2B visas while continuing his calls to reform the system to help small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the announcement that the cap on H-2B seasonal worker visas, which are critical to New Hampshire’s economy, has been increased. This will allow an additional 22,000 temporary, non-agricultural visa spots to open.
The lawmakers’ bipartisan, bicameral legislation would implement numerous policy changes within the VA to prevent and address sexual harassment
The extension allows constantly changing chemical versions of fentanyl - often smuggled from Mexico and China - to be labeled as Schedule 1, speeding prosecution of traffickers and getting deadly substances out of our communities
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) has introduced legislation to extend the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) temporary order to keep fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to ensure law enforcement can keep them off the streets.
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted for the passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act seeks to address the gender pay gap by building upon The Equal Pay Act passed in 1963. This legislation will strengthen repercussions for employers practicing sex discrimination in pay and close loopholes in the original legislation.
The federal grants will help fund facility infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements & vital equipment purchases by the three airports
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2,740,000 in federal grants to support infrastructure, operations and safety at Pease, Lebanon and Manchester Airports.
Pappas helped introduce the bipartisan PFAS Action Act this week, which contains key provisions he authored to establish national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, hold polluters accountable, and