Pappas Statement on President Trump’s Shutdown of Federal Aid for New Hampshire

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s order that beginning at 5:00 PM Tuesday, there will be a stop in “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.” According to the Trump Administration, this funding shutdown will halt all existing federal grants and loans and block the issuance of new grants.

“This order from the Trump Administration will have a devastating impact on communities across New Hampshire, raise costs for working people and institutions, and make it harder for families to access the basic services they rely on. A wholesale freeze on these bipartisan programs will hurt local fire and police departments, small business loans, addiction treatment, domestic violence prevention, Meals on Wheels, housing support, and services for veterans. I am remaining in close contact with local service providers across the state, and my office will provide any assistance we can as we learn more. This action by the Trump Administration is incredibly reckless and will have disastrous impacts on our friends, family, and neighbors throughout the Granite State. I urge the President to reverse this order and focus on helping the people of New Hampshire, not cause chaos and uncertainty by hurting the people who need help the most.”