Press Releases
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that New Hampshire has received $4,698,138 to bolster AmeriCorps programs throughout the state. The funding is provided by both AmeriCorps' annual funding and the American Rescue Plan.
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded a $1 million award to Continuum in North Conway to support the Ridgeline Assisted Living Community Wood Chip Fueled District Heating and Cooling Plant. This award will help Continuum modernize and streamline its wood energy production, including through state-of-the-art engineering features to maximize efficiency and meet emission control standards.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and New Hampshire's first openly gay member of Congress issued the following statement to mark the start of Pride Month tomorrow:
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representatives David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and John Larson (CT-01) and 131 of their colleagues in calling on House leadership to take immediate action to combat gun violence.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement on the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) led a bipartisan call demanding the Department of State take action to address J-1 Visa processing delays ahead of the summer. These visas sponsor students from around the world to participate in exchange programs and support New Hampshire's tourist economy.
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $18,688,000 in funding headed to New Hampshire to improve water infrastructure. This federal funding through the fiscal year (FY) 2022 government funding bill will expand access to safe drinking water, protect water resources and create new jobs across the state. The funding will be administered through the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) alongside Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $28,505,671 from the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration's State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program to help the Granite State respond to the opioid crisis.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), voted to pass the Access to Baby Formula Act and the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, legislation that will increase access to baby formula and address the ongoing formula shortages.