Press Releases
Today, ahead of the Congress's vote to affirm the results of the 2020 presidential election, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released a video confirming that he will abide by the oath of office he took on Sunday and will vote to affirm the results of the 2020 presidential election as certified by state election officials. Despite the efforts of some members of Congress to gin up falsehoods about the November election, Rep. Pappas remains confident the truth will prevail.
Tonight, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, into law.
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after being sworn in as a member of 117th Congress:
"I am truly honored to be able to represent the people of New Hampshire for another two years in Congress, and it's time to get to work and address the challenges we face," said Congressman Pappas. "I was elected to represent all the people of New Hampshire's First District, and I'll continue to carry the stories of my constituents with me to Washington to try to make a positive difference."
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after voting override President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act:
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after voting to pass the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020. This will increase the value of the second round of economic impact payments in the recently enacted COVID-19 relief bill from $600 per eligible member of the household to $2,000 per eligible member of the household.
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 into law:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after President Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021:
Tonight, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted to pass bipartisan legislation to provide additional COVID-19 relief to Americans and fund critical government services and programs, including many New Hampshire priorities that he has strongly championed.
MANCHESTER, NH - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, applauded the news that the VA Medical Center in Manchester is now one of 128 additional sites at which the Department of Veterans Affairs will provide COVID-19 vaccines.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced a new report from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform entitled, "The Urgent Need for Climate Action: Health Benefits for the State of New Hampshire if the United States Meets the Goals of the Paris Agreement."