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Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would provide for an expedited and coordinated process of collecting, declassifying, and making public records of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members.
The bill is a companion to S. 2794, the Bring Our Heroes Home Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) in November
The Trump administration has made efforts to redefine the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act, severely limiting protections for critical streams and wetlands.
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) the award of $735,844 in federal funding to the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire (NAMI NH) that will bolster the organization's youth suicide prevention efforts throughout New Hampshire.
\Washington, D.C.- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act of 2019, a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to limit the impacts of PFAS contamination on our communities and our environment. Although these chemicals have been linked to cancer, immune disorders, thyroid problems, and other chronic health conditions, there have been few federal protections in place to protect public health.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H. Con. Res. 83 regarding the President's use of American military force in Iran:
"I am thankful no Americans were killed or wounded in Tuesday's missile attacks by Iran, and I strongly condemn their aggression against the United States. We must continue to do everything in our power to protect American lives and prevent any further escalation.
This week, Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Stop Taxing Our Potential (STOP) Act, legislation that would overturn the 2018 Supreme Court Wayfair decision. This decision forces New Hampshire small businesses to collect online sales tax from over 10,000 jurisdictions across the country. Kuster and Pappas have been vocal opponents of efforts to impose an online sales tax on NH businesses.
Washington, DC - Congressman Pappas issued the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan U.S., Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released a statement following the Fifth Circuit Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act's constitutionality:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after voting on the Articles of Impeachment:
Washington, D.C.- Today Congressman Chris Pappas voted for passage of two bipartisan appropriations bills that provide for critical government services and benefit New Hampshire families. The two legislative packages are comprised of 12 bills that will fund the government through fiscal year 2020, and they include several amendments offered by Congressman Pappas to expand care for female veterans, increase federal investments in combating the opioid epidemic, and strengthen our regional economy.