Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Chris Pappas learned he has been assigned to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Addressing New Hampshire's infrastructure needs and improving services to veterans will be top priorities for Chris over the next two years.
Washington D.C. – Today Congressman Chris Pappas voted for House Joint Resolution 27 which would fully fund the federal government through February 1. The measure was designed to give Congress time to negotiate a longer-term fix without making federal employees continue to bear the burden of Washington's dysfunction.
Washington D.C. – Today Congressman Chris Pappas delivered his first House floor speech which coincided with Day 20 of the government shutdown.
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Chris Pappas voted to empower House Counsel to intervene in court to defend the Affordable Care Act and protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. The Department of Justice has refused to defend the ACA as the law of the land in Texas v. U.S.
Washington, D.C. - Immediately after being sworn in as a member of the 116th Session of the House of Representatives, Congressman Chris Pappas will make it his first official act to reject a paycheck until the government is re-opened. This afternoon, Congressman Pappas will send the attached letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House, making the request official.