Press Releases
The New Hampshire delegation applauded the recent announcement that New Hampshire will receive an additional $4,232,260 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These funds were allocated as part of $1 Billion of Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Disaster Supplemental Funds.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced his legislation to establish a new grant program at the Department of Justice alongside Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). They were joined by Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Don Bacon (NE-02), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Angie Craig (MN-02), Don Davis (NC-01), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act.
The New Hampshire delegation announced that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) selected New Hampshire as one of 15 states to receive a $1 million, one-year planning grant as part of its national expansion of the Medicaid-funded Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Because of this new funding, the state will start plans to greatly expand access to community-based, integrated behavioral health services.
Last week, Congressman Chris Pappas’s (NH-01) Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure Act, aimed at increasing transparency for consumers using websites and mobile applications that are owned or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party or a non-state-owned entity located in China, passed committee during an Energy and Commerce full committee markup, setting it up to be consi
Last week, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined the bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus, which consists of members from both sides of the aisle, to combat the nationwide spike in fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings. This group will work with federal and state law enforcement and prevention and awareness groups to gain a better understanding of the ongoing threat of fentanyl and develop solutions.
Today, following the announcement of an EPA proposal to issue strict Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for PFAS chemicals, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) renewed his call to pass his Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act to set limits that will stop PFAS contamination and protect water
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs DAMA Subcommittee Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, introduced the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2023 and Veterans Benefits Improvement Act.
On March 8, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (HVAC), joined a joint hearing held by the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs to hear from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and additional Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) about their priorities for the 118th Congress.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22), reintroduced the bipartisan Medal of Honor Act, a bill that would increase the monthly pension for Medal of Honor Recipients to $100,000 annually. Medal of Honor Recipients currently receive only $1,489.73 per month.