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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 8h

The administration illegally laid off workers who run services like the 988 crisis line and critical substance abuse programs, threatening the well-being of our communities.

I’m glad this has been halted, and I will keep fighting to protect these services.

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Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs

Unions have sued to block dismissals during the government shutdown.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 11h

I’m back in D.C. today, ready to get to work, but Speaker Johnson has once again canceled votes because he doesn’t want people here working together and figuring out a way to move forward and protect families from skyrocketing health care costs.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve joined over 160 of my colleagues in calling on the Department to reinstate these projects that were going to help lower energy costs for our communities.

We must continue to make smart investments that lower costs, and I’ll continue fighting to make that the case.

Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 13d

Granite Staters already pay too much for energy. Now costs will be even higher because the Trump administration is canceling projects that were going to help to lower costs for our communities.

It’s backwards and it's wrong.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/c...

Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 1d

We need to open the government in a responsible manner that funds the services Granite Staters rely on, and we can’t ignore the action Congress must take on health care.

From President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid to the ACA tax credits expiring soon, families need relief. This cannot wait.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 1d

My offices remain open to serve #NH01.

You can also contact me at pappas.house.gov/contact/emai....

Rep. Chris Pappas Offices
The offices of Congressman Chris Pappas remain open and available to serve New Hampshire’s First District.
Washington DC Office: 452 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5456
Manchester Office: 889 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 935-6710
Dover Office: 15 Third Street Suite 101, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 285-4300
North Conway Office
2541 White Mountain Hwy, Building 1 Unit 4, North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: (603) 733-5100
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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 1d

After 738 days in captivity, it’s a relief that the last 20 living hostages have been freed.

As the agreement to end the war continues to be implemented, this is an essential first step. The U.S. must stay engaged to ensure the lasting peace and security that Israelis & Palestinians deserve.

CNN @cnn.com · 2d

After two years of war in Gaza, all living hostages have now been freed and are in Israel. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3KLCxCO

Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy!

New Hampshire has long and proud ties to the Navy, including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - which plays a critical role in an our national defense.

Thank you to the Sailors who have served and continue to serve.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 2d

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 3d

I was so glad to join the celebration and opening of Gather’s new Community Food Center in Portsmouth on Friday.

With new meeting space, an expanded shopping area, and more, this new center will help them do what they always do: Put the needs of the community front and center.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 3d

OFFICE HOURS: During office hours, my staff will be available to answer questions and help you with federal resources or agencies, like VA benefits and passports.

Some of my office hours may be moving around the First District. For times and locations for next week, please see below.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 4d

Granite Staters have already started to feel the negative impacts of the shutdown and impending health insurance price hikes.

I’m fighting for legislation that tackles both these issues. I’ll keep listening to Granite Staters and working for them.

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Pappas discusses government shutdown impacts with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

As the government shutdown enters its second week, worries about financial strain are growing across New Hampshire.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 5d

Today marks Day 10 of the shutdown and Speaker Johnson has failed to call the House into session for three weeks.

Here’s my update. ⬇️

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 5d

Helping students of all backgrounds find success in higher education is something I will always support and fight for.

I was grateful to meet with these students, hear about their passion to learn and drive to succeed, and I know this roadblock won’t stop them.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 5d

Today I met with students at UNH from the TRIO McNair program. The Trump administration canceled funding for this program, so it ran out of funding at the end of September.

Our efforts to get Sec. McMahon to deliver these promised funds to our students have been unsuccessful, but we won’t give up.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 5d

The agreement to return the hostages and pull back Israeli troops is a crucial breakthrough.

The war must end and relief must get to innocent civilians in Gaza. I’m hopeful that a ceasefire will build momentum for additional steps toward peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.

WMUR @wmur9.bsky.social · 5d

The Israeli military said Friday that the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time, and that troops were withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines.

Israeli military says ceasefire agreement in Gaza started at noon local time

The Israeli military said Friday that the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time, and that troops were withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 6d

Today in Dover I met with community organizations, including Strafford CAP, Dismas Home, and Hope on Haven Hill, to hear from them about the shutdown’s impact on their services, and also the urgent need for Congress to take action on rising health care costs facing families every day.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 6d

Great to be in Wolfeboro today for the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase III of Harriman Hill, a 30 unit affordable housing project.

We need more affordable housing across our state. I’ll keep working to ensure our communities have resources to get projects like this one done.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 6d

Failing to extend critical health care tax breaks will hurt our veterans.

Health care costs would increase significantly for 623,000 veterans who get their insurance through the ACA marketplace. 267,000 of them would be priced out of coverage. That’s unacceptable.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 6d

Paying our service members should be above politics.

That’s why I support bipartisan legislation to pay service members during a shutdown, and that’s why I’ve joined a letter calling on Speaker Johnson to bring the House back to pass it.

Speaker Says House Won't Return to Ensure Troops Get Paychecks

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday I joined the State Veterans Advisory Committee to give an update on my work for NH veterans on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, including my legislation to deliver a full-service hospital to NH.

I’m grateful for their service and everything they do for veterans.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 7d

The House has been out of session for nearly three weeks.

The fact that Speaker Johnson isn’t holding votes on bipartisan legislation that would prevent this is absurd. The House needs to get back to work.

www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/p...

Military families brace for missed paychecks as shutdown impacts are already accumulating | CNN Politics

Cancelled school events, growing lines at military food pantries, accumulating fears tied to missed paychecks and the potential need for loans to stay afloat – US military families are already feeling...

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 7d

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Pappas, Goodlander, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Shipyard Workers During Government Shutdowns | Congressman Chris Pappas

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), co-chair of the Public Shipyard Caucus and representative for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee who served for more than a decade in the United States Navy Reserve, and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the&nbs

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 7d

The men and women of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are critical to our national defense. Their ability to make ends meet shouldn’t hang in the balance due to dysfunction in Washington.

@goodlander.house.gov and I introduced legislation to ensure shipyard workers are paid during a shutdown.

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 8d

Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

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Rep. Chris Pappas @repchrispappas.bsky.social · 8d

In 2019 I helped pass the bill that guarantees federal workers get back pay so our families don’t pay for political dysfunction in D.C. President Trump signed it into law.

Hardworking Granite Staters are not pawns for Republicans in Washington. They deserve to be paid what they are owed.

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