Press Releases
With historic Thanksgiving travel volume projected this week, Pappas joined state and local leaders to highlight the need for strong federal investment in our highways and his work with Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) to push House leadership to save millions for New Hampshire
The SHIELD for Veterans Act reforms the VA’s debt collection process harming veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), who serves as the Chair of Oversight and Investigations for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced legislation with Congressman Max Rose (NY-11), a combat veteran, to reform the VA’s debt collection process.
Washington D.C. – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), who serves as a Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services published its rule allowing taxpayer-funded foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.
Legislation includes FAST Act fix Pappas led, preventing New Hampshire from losing $37 million in federal funding
“Today I was pleased to vote for a Continuing Resolution that will not only keep our government open but safeguards critical infrastructure spending for New Hampshire, fully funds life-saving health programs, and provides a pay raise for our brave men and women in uniform,” said Congressman Pappas. “Although this legislation will avoid another catastrophic government shutdown,
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Appropriations Committee announced that the House will vote on a repeal of the FAST Act rescission, protecting states from a $7.6 billion loss in highway funding, following a
If Congressional action is not taken immediately, the FAST Act will rescind critical infrastructure aid from states
As Chair of Oversight and Investigations for House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Pappas continues to deliver on fight to reform VA
Washington D.C.- Last night the House passed two pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), who serves as the Chair of Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to improve the quality of care our veterans receive at the VA.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Put Patients First Act was introduced by Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), following the Southern District of New York’s decision to block the Trump Administration’s attempt to allow health care providers to refuse lifesaving care on a religious or “conscience” basis.
Washington, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after legislation he introduced in the House, The National POW/MIA Flag Act, which will require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed alongside the American flag at certain federal buildings and memorials to honor all POW/MIAs, was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on November 7, 2019:
Manchester, NH – Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) urged residents of the First District to obtain health care coverage during New Hampshire’s open enrollment period. Health care open enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15. The open enrollment period is your chance to find the best coverage for you and your family for 2020.