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Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with 6 other lawmakers, sent a letter today to the USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand expressing their grave concerns about the impact of the U.S. Postal Service's dire financial condition and potential reductions in service on rural communities across the country.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual roundtable with Derry town officials to discuss the importance of COVID-19 relief funds for local governments across New Hampshire. Pappas was joined by Derry Town Administrator Dave Caron and Derry Town Councilor Josh Bourdon.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual roundtable with Derry town officials to discuss the importance of COVID-19 relief funds for local governments across New Hampshire. Pappas was joined by Derry Town Administrator Dave Caron and Derry Town Councilor Josh Bourdon.
New Hampshire Congressional Delegation issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through December 31st to help respond to COVID-19 but with reduced federal funding support. Starting August 21st, New Hampshire will be reimbursed 75 percent for the Guard's activation rather than the current reimbursement of 100 percent. Only Texas and Florida's Guard activation will be supported entirely by federal funding.
Today, Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) visited C3I, Inc., a veteran-owned small business in Exeter that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
Today Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig held a press conference to discuss New Hampshire priorities for the upcoming COVID-19 relief package. They were joined by State Senator and Vice-Chair of Southern New Hampshire Services Lou D'Allesandro, and Co-Owner and CEO of 360 Intel Tyler Goodwin.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Annie Kuster called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to help prevent the depletion of New Hampshire's iconic 603 area code.
Today, the House passed H.R. 7617, the second annual appropriations package, which funds a range of critical national priorities, including the fight against the addiction epidemic in our communities. The legislation includes several key provisions introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), including an amendment he passed with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03) to increase funding for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers.
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) passed an amendment to a Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations package designating funding at the NIH Office of the Director for a joint program with Israel to support research and development of effective treatments and responses to COVID-19. The amendment was co-sponsored by Congressmen Lance Gooden (R-TX), David Kustoff (R-TN), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY).
Today, the House of Representatives approved an amendment authored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to a critical FY 2021 appropriations package to designate $10 million in Department of Justice grant funding to help Granite State police departments cover the cost of earning or renewing accreditation.
This funding will help small and mid-sized law enforcement agencies to update their standards and best practices to strengthen accountability, enhance community trust, and improve operational effectiveness.