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Washington D.C. – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), who serves as a Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services published its rule allowing taxpayer-funded foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.
"Today I was pleased to vote for a Continuing Resolution that will not only keep our government open but safeguards critical infrastructure spending for New Hampshire, fully funds life-saving health programs, and provides a pay raise for our brave men and women in uniform," said Congressman Pappas. "Although this legislation will avoid another catastrophic government shutdown,
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Appropriations Committee announced that the House will vote on a repeal of the FAST Act rescission, protecting states from a $7.6 billion loss in highway funding, following a
Washington D.C.- Last night the House passed two pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), who serves as the Chair of Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, to improve the quality of care our veterans receive at the VA.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Put Patients First Act was introduced by Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), following the Southern District of New York's decision to block the Trump Administration's attempt to allow health care providers to refuse lifesaving care on a religious or "conscience" basis.
Washington, DC - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after legislation he introduced in the House, The National POW/MIA Flag Act, which will require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed alongside the American flag at certain federal buildings and memorials to honor all POW/MIAs, was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on November 7, 2019:
Manchester, NH – Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) urged residents of the First District to obtain health care coverage during New Hampshire's open enrollment period. Health care open enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15. The open enrollment period is your chance to find the best coverage for you and your family for 2020.
MANCHESTER, NH - Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the announcement by President Trump today that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed by U.S. forces: