Press Releases

On April 21, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee field hearing led by Senator Maggie Hassan on supporting service members during their transition to civilian life.

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement following the U.S. Army's announcement of a 10-year contract with New Hampshire company Sig Sauer, Inc., supporting the manufacturing of defense materials for the U.S. Army

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Astronaut Richard R. Arnold II, senior leadership of Nanocomp Technologies, and Zenaugi Brahim, NH MEP & Chair of NH Aerospace & Defense Consortium for a tour of Nanocomp's facility in Merrimack. They also discussed the important role New Hampshire plays in NASA's missions and the positive impact the advanced manufacturing required by NASA has on the Granite State's economy and workforce.

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed $12,417,525 to support 12 New Hampshire health care providers that have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes as part of a $1.75 billion national announcement in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) discussed $750,000 he recently secured in FY 22 Community Project Funding on behalf of the New Hampshire YWCA to expand ACERT programs across New Hampshire. This funding will enhance trauma-informed training for law enforcement and first responders so they can best respond to children who have experienced trauma.

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) discussed $750,000 he recently secured in FY 22 Community Project Funding on behalf of the New Hampshire YWCA to expand ACERT programs across New Hampshire. This funding will enhance trauma-informed training for law enforcement and first responders so they can best respond to children who have experienced trauma.

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)joined Albany International and Albany Engineered Composites leadership to tour their facility and hold a town hall with their employees. Pappas secured funding for defense initiatives in the FY 22 omnibus package.

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced the upcoming deadline for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in New Hampshire's First Congressional District.

Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in collaboration with the Congressional Institute.The competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the nation, as well as in New Hampshire's First Congressional District.