Press Releases
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced today that New Hampshire, as well as housing authorities and agencies throughout the state, will receive $39,568,585 in federal funding allocated as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing for vulnerable Granite Staters during the COVID-19 crisis. Of these funds:
Today Congressmen Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act to protect thousands of Granite Staters who are currently working from home from increased taxes.
Today Congressmen Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act to protect thousands of Granite Staters who are currently working from home from increased taxes.
Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with 6 other lawmakers, sent a letter today to the USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand expressing their grave concerns about the impact of the U.S. Postal Service's dire financial condition and potential reductions in service on rural communities across the country.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual roundtable with Derry town officials to discuss the importance of COVID-19 relief funds for local governments across New Hampshire. Pappas was joined by Derry Town Administrator Dave Caron and Derry Town Councilor Josh Bourdon.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual roundtable with Derry town officials to discuss the importance of COVID-19 relief funds for local governments across New Hampshire. Pappas was joined by Derry Town Administrator Dave Caron and Derry Town Councilor Josh Bourdon.
New Hampshire Congressional Delegation issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through December 31st to help respond to COVID-19 but with reduced federal funding support. Starting August 21st, New Hampshire will be reimbursed 75 percent for the Guard's activation rather than the current reimbursement of 100 percent. Only Texas and Florida's Guard activation will be supported entirely by federal funding.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) visited C3I, Inc., a veteran-owned small business in Exeter that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
Today Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig held a press conference to discuss New Hampshire priorities for the upcoming COVID-19 relief package. They were joined by State Senator and Vice-Chair of Southern New Hampshire Services Lou D'Allesandro, and Co-Owner and CEO of 360 Intel Tyler Goodwin.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Annie Kuster called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to help prevent the depletion of New Hampshire's iconic 603 area code.