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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the announcement that the cap on H-2B seasonal worker visas, which are critical to New Hampshire's economy, has been increased. This will allow an additional 22,000 temporary, non-agricultural visa spots to open.
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) has introduced legislation to extend the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) temporary order to keep fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to ensure law enforcement can keep them of
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted for the passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act seeks to address the gender pay gap by building upon The Equal Pay Act passed in 1963. This legislation will strengthen repercussions for employers practicing sex discrimination in pay and close loopholes in the original legislation.
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2,740,000 in federal grants to support infrastructure, operations and safety at Pease, Lebanon and Manchester Airports.
Pappas helped introduce the bipartisan PFAS Action Act this week, which contains key provisions he authored to establish national drinking water standard for select PFASchemicals, hold polluters accountable, and help communities pay for
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), who serves as the Chair of Oversight and Investigations on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), the co-chair of the House Small Business Caucus, hosted a virtual Small Business Workshop focused on women business owners to provide information and resources, as well as answer questions from attendees alongside small business leaders from the Center for Women and Enterprise and the National Association of Wo
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that New Hampshire will receive $18 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding through the American Rescue Plan to expand affordable housing and homelessness services.
Today on National Former POW Recognition Day, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, is urging all federal properties, including the White House, to continue to prominently fly the POW/MIA flag in accordance to legislation that he introduced in the House, fought to pass, and was signed by President Trump last year.