Chris Pappas on Environment

	Chris Pappas 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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed, diluted or otherwise weakened many crucial parts of the Clean Water Act -- often at the behest of big polluters and in opposition to science and the public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

Bipartisan support for making animal cruelty a federal crime

Members of Congress are cheering President Trump's signing of the Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, which specifies that animal cruelty will be a federal crime. "Whether they are used for service and support, security, farming and agriculture, or simply a beloved household pet, animals should never be subjected to torture and cruelty and the people who commit such crimes should be punished," Pappas added.

"This legislation officially recognizes and punishes animal cruelty for the appalling crime it is," U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., said. "In addition to protecting animals and holding people who abuse them accountable, the PACT Act will also keep Americans safe, as committing animal cruelty is often a warning sign that someone may commit crimes against people as well."

Source: Nashua Telegraph on 2018 NH-1 House race , Nov 28, 2019

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