Press Releases
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) demanded President Biden act swiftly to limit US crude oil and natural gas exports
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded New Hampshire more than $4.8 million for the State Homeland Security Program. New Hampshire nonprofits, including houses of worship, will also receive $927,608 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Senator Hassan has successfully worked to increase funding for this grant program.
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed over $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigators program in New Hampshire. This program helps American families access information and support to find quality health care plans at affordable prices.
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) headed to Campus Compact for New Hampshire (CCNH).
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $3,581,770 heading to New Hampshire to expand clean energy programs. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and will be delivered through the State Energy Program (SEP), with nearly ten times the amount of recent funding levels now available thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law that Pappas helped pass.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after EPA announced they are proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund.” This rulemaking would increase transparency around releases of these harmful chemicals and help to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their contamination.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the Hellenic Caucus, led a bipartisan group of 19 lawmakers in expressing concern about recent reports that Turkey is considering further acquisitions of Russian S-400 missile defense systems and restating their opposition to and requesting an update from U.S.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) visited the newly renovated Makers Mill Community Makerspace and Vocation Hub in Wolfeboro.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed $254,857 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Granite State firefighters in Errol, Dover, Hampstead, Newington and Somersworth through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments in order to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public.
The New Hampshire delegation announced $5 million in federal funds to support seniors and individuals who experience disabilities and their caregivers. The grant was awarded to New Hampshire Health and Human Services’ Money Follows the Person demonstration, which helps transition seniors and individuals who experience disabilities from institutions into home- and community-based settings.