Press Releases
Congressman Chris Pappas, along with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced $8,427,680 for New Hampshire organizations to provide emergency housing and other housing assistance to vulnerable homeless individuals and families throughout New Hampshire. Specifically, the funding was provided through the U.S.
Following repeated calls by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to open a special enrollment period in the federal health care marketplace under the ACA, including leading over 100 members of Congress in a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services at the start of the pandemic, President Biden today signed an executive order reopening the federal marketplace. This action will give Granite Staters access to plans for themselves and their families at a critical time.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy:
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), who serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced the Emergency Care for Veterans During COVID Act to protect New Hampshire veterans in the face of an unprecedented public health emergency. Pappas's first piece of legislation of the 117th Congress would ensure that veterans can access emergency care without incurring massive medical bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), released the following statement after New Hampshire officials announced that the Granite State has surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 deaths:
"Today we passed another tragic milestone in New Hampshire," said Congressman Pappas. "I join all Granite Staters in mourning the passing of 1,006 of our family members, friends, and neighbors from COVID-19. The holes left behind in our communities by each of these individuals is profound."
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the Biden Administration's executive order directing government agencies to strengthen requirements to acquire goods and services from American businesses and workers. Since taking office Rep.
Manchester, N.H. - Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order repealing the Trump Administration's policy to bar transgender Americans from openly serving in the military. This action follows years of advocacy from Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) who serves as a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus.
Today, New Hampshire's Congressional Delegation announced that the Friends Program in Concord has been awarded $149,811 in AmeriCorps funding to support their AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) Program which engages people 55 and older in volunteer services to meet critical community needs and provide them with an enriching experience. The funds were awarded as part of a grant competition to increase the impact of national service in New Hampshire.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following months of continued advocacy, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, applauded the news that the Biden Administration will extend the pause on veteran debt collection by the VA during the pandemic and economic crisis.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to take up additional bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation as one of this Congress's major legislative priorities, and ensure that public health and the economic devastation due to COVID-19 remain top priorities in the 117th Congress.