Chris Pappas in 2020 House elections
On Civil Rights:
Supported NO BAN act, opposing religious travel restrictions
A Pappas spokesperson said, "The National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Non-immigrants (NO BAN) Act was introduced in direct response to Trump's discriminatory policy of targeting individuals based solely on their religion and ethnicity. While
this legislation works to uphold the American value of religious liberty, key provisions make clear that the President would retain authority to restrict individuals from entering the country if they pose a risk to national security or public health,"
Source: WMUR TV-9 on 2020 NH-1 House race
Mar 11, 2020
On Environment:
Called on EPA to maintain & strengthen Clean Water Act
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed, diluted or otherwise weakened many crucial parts of the Clean Water Act -- often at the behest of big polluters and in opposition to science and the public interest. Congress has the authority to
block these attacks on America's clean water. Reps. Debbie Dingell and Chris Pappas filed a resolution calling on the EPA to maintain and strengthen the Clean Water Act and end ongoing Trump administration efforts to undermine it.
Source: WMUR TV-9 on 2020 NH-1 House race
May 7, 2020
On Free Trade:
For USMCA trade deal after labor, environmental additions
Both of New Hampshire's members of the House, Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, backed the USMCA when the House overwhelmingly approved the measure. Pappas called the deal "a major step forward for our workers, farmers, businesses and economy"
and also stressed the labor, environmental protection and drug-pricing provisions backed by Democrats. He said the agreement "will provide New Hampshire businesses with the predictability they need to thrive and grow."
"Cross-border trade is essential to the health of New Hampshire's economy, as so many businesses rely on exporting goods and services to Canada and Mexico," said
Kuster after her vote, although she added that she "would have liked to see more robust language to address climate change and reduce carbon pollution across North America."
Source: NH Business Review on 2020 NH-1 House race
Jan 16, 2020
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