Statements and posts
32 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Led 50 House members urging HUD to expedite delayed HOPWA grant funding to prevent service cuts.
“We write to express our grave concerns regarding the delayed Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. For many organizations in our communities, this program is vital to ensuring individuals with HIV/AIDS have access to safe and stable housing. We urge…”
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Pappas, Kelly Expand Their Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump
Introduced bill to suspend federal fuel taxes through September 2027 to lower pump prices.
“As Granite Staters continue to grapple with high costs, the last thing they need is to pay even higher prices at the pump or the store as a result of Donald Trump’s continued war in Iran.”
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House Passes Major Water Resources Bill with Pappas Provisions
Celebrated House passage of Water Resources Development Act with provisions for New Hampshire.
“Strong water infrastructure means strong communities and a strong economy. That’s why I worked to secure robust commitments for New Hampshire in this year’s Water Resources Development Act.”
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Pappas Leads House Bill to Increase Available LIHEAP Funding
Introduced bill to increase LIHEAP funding by $1 billion for low-income heating assistance.
“President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to heat their homes.”
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Pappas Leads Bipartisan House Effort Pushing HHS to Distribute LIHEAP Funds
Led bipartisan group urging HHS to distribute LIHEAP funds by November 1, 2026.
“With a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households facing high energy prices this winter who rely on LIHEAP... It is of the utmost importance that the agency ensures funds are released as soon as possible and without congressional intervention throughout Fiscal Year…”
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Pappas Introduces New Legislation to Lower Energy Costs
Introduced three bills to expand heating assistance and lower energy costs.
“President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to get to work and heat their homes. James, a Navy veteran from New Hampshire, had to come out of retirement because he couldn’t make ends meet. People like James, and countless others who have seen their energy bills more than…”
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NH Delegation Honors Granite State Law Enforcement at Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony
Honored New Hampshire law enforcement officers at annual Congressional awards ceremony.
“To the law enforcement officers being honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities, congratulations and thank you.”
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Announced $3.6 million in FEMA grants for New Hampshire firefighters and equipment.
“Every day New Hampshire firefighters answer the call from our communities and put themselves in harm’s way responding to any number of emergencies. They need the tools, training, and equipment to do their jobs safely.”
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Pappas Statement on NH Libertarian Party Social Media Posts
Condemned social media posts calling for political assassinations.
“I urge New Hampshire leaders to condemn the threats and call on social media platforms to enforce terms of use. Our citizen-led government is a model for the nation, and we must ensure everyone can engage in democracy without fear of intimidation or violence.”
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New Hampshire Delegation Urges Prompt Action by Air Force for PFAS Contamination at Pease
Sent letter urging Air Force to fund PFAS contamination treatment at Pease.
“Both wells draw from the same aquifer beneath the former Pease Air Force base that the Air Force has long known is contaminated with PFOA and PFOS. In June 2025, PFOS in the Portsmouth and Collins wells, and PFOA in the Portsmouth well averaged above the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 4.0 ppt maximum…”
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PASSED THE HOUSE: Pappas’s Bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Passed bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to schedule drug and crack down on traffickers.
“We must take action to crack down on dealers who are cutting deadly drugs with the legal animal tranquilizer xylazine, which increases life-threatening impacts. Our bipartisan legislation that has passed the House would track the manufacture of xylazine and ensure law enforcement has the resources needed to crack down…”
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Pappas Helps Pass Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act.
“It’s just common sense: data centers and other large-load consumers shouldn’t be given a free pass to hike electric rates or other utility costs in our communities–they should pay their own way.”
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Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
Voted to pass bipartisan bill protecting consumers from data center utility cost increases.
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Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions
Opposed Russia sanctions bill paired with expansive tariff authority.
“The United States must stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its invasion and continued war against a sovereign nation. I support strong sanctions that will punish Russian leadership and weaken its economy and ability to wage this horrific war, which is why earlier this year I helped discharge and pass…”
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Mentions H.R. 2548Mentions H.R. 2913 · voted Yea Jun 4, 2026, roll 567Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Forced House vote on Major Richard Star Act after discharge petition reached 218 signatures.
“It’s past time to eliminate the ‘wounded veteran tax’ that reduces the benefits that our veterans earn with their service and sacrifice.”
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Passed bipartisan bill to support law enforcement memorial programs and officer safety.
“Every day members of law enforcement answer the call to serve and keep our communities safe, putting their lives on the line. We must always support their critical work and honor those that give the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Pappas Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
We remember the passengers and crew on hijacked flights, the office workers in New York, the dedicated personnel at the Pentagon, and our selfless firefighters, police officers, and first responders who rushed into danger.
“It is a responsibility we all share to never forget the horrors of that dark day, honor those lost, and unite our country around our shared ideals of freedom, security, and liberty.”
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Pappas Fights Back on Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Mail-In Voting
In response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14399 seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), co-chair of the Congressional Postal Caucus, led 99 members…
“The evidence is clear: voting by mail is safe, effective, and helps to ensure everyone is able to execute their constitutional right to vote. USPS has played an essential role in elections for generations – and it is our fear that this final rule risks harming the democratic process and severely damaging USPS’s…”
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Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
Today U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Young Kim (CA-40), and Angie Craig (MN-02) reintroduced the Congressional Pension Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation to end taxpayer-funded pension benefits for…
“Members of Congress whose behavior rises to the high bar set for expulsion, particularly those who have been found to have defrauded their constituents and abused the privileges of their office, shouldn’t be able to retire on the taxpayer’s dime.”
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Pappas Files Bipartisan Bill to Cut Taxes for 3.5 Million Working Families
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Congresswoman Carol D. Miller (WV-01), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman María Salazar (FL-27) in introducing the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would…
“Families in New Hampshire are working hard and still coming up short. Child care for a family with two kids costs close to $32,000 a year here, more than a quarter of our state's median family income.”
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Pappas Helps Pass Continuing Resolution
But Congress shouldn’t have to govern this way.
“I voted to keep our government open and ensure we fund vital services, pay federal workers, and prevent any possibility of a government shutdown at the end of this fiscal year. But Congress shouldn’t have to govern this way. It is past time for House leadership to engage in bipartisan negotiations, act responsibly, and…”
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and 86 House colleagues are urging President Trump to change his administration’s diplomatic approach with Canada and recognize the importance of the U.S.-Canada…
“Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides…”
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his DISCLOSE Act has gained 43 additional cosponsors since its introduction, bringing the total number of cosponsors to 181 in the House.
“Trust in our government is nearing historic lows, and we need to take action to bring greater transparency to our elections and restore Americans’ faith that their voices will be heard in our democracy.”
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Pappas Introduces Bill to Stop Taxation of NH Remote Workers' Income
This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act.
“Granite Staters do not pay an income tax in New Hampshire, and they certainly should not be forced to pay one to another state.”
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CONSTITUENT SERVICES ROUNDUP: Over 1,000 Granite Staters Helped at Pappas’s Passport Fairs
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his office has helped over 1,000 Granite Staters secure their passport through his Pop-Up Passport Fairs hosted across New Hampshire’s First District.
“Over the past fourteen Pop-Up Passport Fairs that my office has held in collaboration with the National Passport Center, we’ve helped over a thousand Granite Staters apply for a passport for the first time or renew their passport.”
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PASSED HOUSE: Pappas-Backed AADAPT Act to Improve Early Alzheimer's Detection and Care
The bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act, or AADAPT Act, cosponsored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) passed the House last month.
“The AADAPT Act will help primary care providers diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementias and ensure they feel prepared to deliver the care patients need. I’m proud to stand with families and advocates in support of this legislation, which has now passed the House.”
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Wesley Bell (MO-01), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and 49 colleagues in sending a letter to…
“Like the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) before it, CVN-72’s extended deployment is accompanied by deeply troubling reports about sailors’ mental health and living conditions. These reports are not political conjecture; they come from sailors’ worried family members.”
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The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, introduced byCongressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congressman Troy E. Nehls (TX-22), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), passed out of the House Committee on…
“Every day our law enforcement answers the call to serve and keep our communities safe, putting their lives on the line to do so. We must always support their critical work and honor those that give the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), the first Democrat in the House to cosponsor the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, toured Phoenix Tailings’ cutting-edge rare earth metallization…
“Critical minerals are used in life-saving medical devices, everyday products, cars, and our defense systems. Securing our domestic production, storage, and supply chain of critical minerals is essential to reduce the leverage the Chinese Communist Party can exert on American businesses, workers, and families.”
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA.), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senator Richard…
“The reason we’re in trouble is because over 74% of federal spending is on autopilot, mandatory spending. That’s your entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and things like Social Security. They have to be adjusted and fixed. We have a plan to do that next year.”
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Pappas Leads 50 Members Demanding Trump Keep Prescription Drugs Affordable for Aging Americans
This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led 50 of his colleagues in calling on Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz to immediately reverse the planned termination of the Medicare Part D Premium…
“More than 17,000 people in New Hampshire have lost health coverage this year because the Trump administration has allowed prices to skyrocket for ACA plans and cut Medicaid coverage for our most vulnerable families. Now they’re ending a program that helps retired Americans afford life-saving prescription drugs.”
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH) and Angus King (ME), Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) in raising concerns around a new rule…
“By stripping away the procedures that keep discipline fair for civilian employees doing the work of naval readiness and refusing to consider important factors, the proposed rule introduces costly unpredictability in the workforce and needlessly undermines readiness. We are concerned this will increase attrition in the…”