Rep. Chris Pappas

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I’m working to ensure that the State Department is using all resources at its disposal, including charter flights, to help Americans in the Middle East return home.

These issues were predictable, and the lack of clear preparation and communication to Americans abroad is unacceptable.

Committing American troops to war in Iran is a decision that should require serious deliberation and a vote by the people’s representatives.

I will support a War Powers resolution to restore the authority of Congress and prevent the President from entangling America into another endless war.

IMPORTANT: U.S. citizens in the Middle East should call 1-202-501-4444 for assistance with departure options, enroll in STEP in step.state.gov, and follow @travelgov for updates.

My office is available at 603-285-4300 for help.

Got a tour of upgrades at Manchester’s Emergency Operations Center, which is improving public safety & supporting our first responders & law enforcement.

I helped secure federal funds for this through my office’s community-driven process. Projects like this are how we ensure NH is safe and strong.

My statement on U.S. military operations in Iran:

During National Public Schools Week, we celebrate New Hampshire’s vibrant public school system.

As a proud product of Manchester public schools, I’ll keep doing everything I can to support our students, schools, educators, and everything they do for NH communities, families, & children.

Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariff comes into effect US president had said he would raise levy to 15% after last week’s supreme court ruling

Tariffs are a tax that Americans are paying for every day.

Instead of allowing working families, seniors, and small businesses relief after his illegal tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court, the President has chosen to put more taxes on the American people.

VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.

Today veterans won.

After push back from veterans, Veteran Service Organizations, and my colleagues and I, VA is not moving forward with their new disability ratings rule that would have weakened veterans’ benefits.

I’ll continue to fight for veterans and defend their earned benefits.

Sat down with NH community health center leaders to discuss ways to strengthen access to telehealth and support our essential health care workforce.

I was honored to receive their 2026 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award. I'll keep working to protect and expand health care access.

Merrimack officials relieved ICE warehouse plans nixed Elected officials reacted with a sense of relief Tuesday as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) canceled its plans to open a detention center in Merrimack.

We heard from more than 11,000 Granite Staters – over 90% of survey respondents – opposed to the taxpayer-funded ICE facility in Merrimack.

This plan has been stopped, and I’ll keep fighting to ensure local voices are heard and we get full transparency and accountability from this administration.

Thanks for stopping by my DC office and for all you do, Emily!

Emily is a Volunteer NH Program Officer. Volunteer NH aims to foster a strong spirit of public service in younger generations and improve the lives of Granite Staters through AmeriCorps and other opportunities.

Pappas Madison tour shines light on food need MADISON — Food pantry representatives from across Carroll County and around the state gathered last Friday at the Madison Food Pantry to speak with U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas about mounting

I’m grateful for all our food pantries do to serve people in need across the state.

As food insecurity remains a significant concern and rising costs for groceries are felt by too many, I met with food pantry directors in Carroll County to hear from those on the ground. Read about it. ⬇️

We must continue to strengthen and improve VA services for veterans, including dental care, and fight against efforts to dismantle the workforce and hurt veterans’ benefits.

Hear more from yesterday’s joint hearing of the House & Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. ⬇️

Met with the Winter family as part of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer’s Hill day. They shared their story with me about their son Jack’s battle with leukemia and the critical need for cancer research, support, and care.

I’m grateful for their advocacy for all kids and families going through this.

I am bringing Hillsborough County Commissioner Toni Pappas as my SOTU guest.

I’m working alongside Commissioner Pappas to safeguard our county nursing homes from cuts to Medicaid. Washington should follow NH’s lead in putting aside partisanship to work for the people.

(And no - we’re not related!)

Happening now!

Plan for ICE detention center in Merrimack has been scrapped, governor says After two months of speculation, protests and public debate, the Department of Homeland Security is moving on from plans for an immigrant detention facility in Merrimack, WMUR was first to report on…

Stopping this ICE facility was a grassroots effort headed by local leaders and Merrimack residents and strengthened by thousands of Granite Staters who made their voices heard.

I’ll continue to demand transparency & accountability from this administration and push back against overreach of power.

It is completely unacceptable for the Trump administration to bypass local leaders throughout this process.

I’m working to require the federal government to get local approval before this or any similar proposal moves forward.

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I met with Jen Goodale of MOAA to discuss my bipartisan GUARD VA Benefits Act, which will reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited, predatory claim sharks that rip off veterans of their earned benefits under the guise of help.

It’s my and their priority to get this commonsense bill passed.

I sat down with local health care leaders and advocates to talk about the importance of telehealth for families and providers in our state.

My bipartisan Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act will help protect and strengthen telehealth access and services.

U.S. women’s hockey star from New Hampshire named Olympics tournament MVP Salem's Caroline Harvey has been named the MVP of the women's hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Great job all around by Team USA – it’s been incredible to watch!

And congratulations to New Hampshire’s Caroline Harvey on earning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics and being named MVP.

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For weeks now my office has been hearing directly from thousands of Granite Staters about the proposed ICE facility in Merrimack.

I wanted to share a quick update and encourage you to keep making your voices heard. ⬇️

The Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s illegal tariffs is good news for the American people and small businesses who have been paying higher prices for groceries and everyday essentials.

This is an important step, and I’ll keep fighting to lower costs for Granite Staters.

Rep. Pappas, Sen. Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Child Care Access for Working Families | Congressman Chris Pappas Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (NH) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to affordable child care for parents working nontraditional hours. The After…

We must expand affordable child care options to meet the needs of parents working all types of jobs and hours.

I’ve introduced a bipartisan bill to expand existing programs and encourage the establishment of new ones so that we can support working parents and strengthen our workforce and economy.

Pappas tours Ridgeline development in Conway visit CONWAY — U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas visited the Ridgeline Community multi-use development off Eastman Road last Friday, meeting with project leaders to discuss the progress of the mixed-use housing…

North Conway’s Ridgeline Community will have affordable units, 55+ housing, assisted-living, and more. As we work to tackle the housing shortage, projects like this show us what can be accomplished when communities, government, and the private sector come together.

Read about my tour last week. ⬇️

Stopped by the JFK Coliseum to get an update on the rink’s chiller plant and switchgear upgrades. Working with the community, I secured these funds to ensure the rink’s safe and sustainable operation for years to come.

It was also great to get out on the ice with community members!

As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins at sundown tonight, I’m wishing our Muslim communities across the Granite State a month filled with prayer, reflection, and time spent with loved ones that brings you peace and joy.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Laced up the skates this morning to discuss federal funding I secured to upgrade the JFK Coliseum's chiller plant and switch gear. These upgrades will save taxpayer dollars and improve energy efficiency at the rink here in Manchester.

Thanks to everyone who came out to skate!

Addressing the shortage of affordable housing must be a top priority, and I’m committed to finding common-sense solutions to increase supply and lower costs.

My bill would create a grant program to reduce building costs and speed up development.

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