Rep. Chris Pappas, U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st district, has recently addressed concerns over federal budget cuts and their effects on health care and emergency management services in a series of posts on his social media account.
On August 24, Pappas wrote about meeting with health leaders in the state: “I was glad to join leaders and staff from St. Joe’s the other day to talk about these impacts and what it means for their operations and ability to provide care. I’ll keep fighting to ensure our health centers and hospitals can meet the needs of patients across New Hampshire.”
He continued his criticism of recent federal decisions on August 25, stating: “This administration’s cuts to programs and staff at FEMA leaves communities across the country at great risk. Emergency management operations are critical to saving lives. We cannot ignore the alarm bells being rung here.”
Addressing further concerns related to healthcare funding, Pappas posted on August 26: “Patients and hospitals are facing urgent threats because of cuts to Medicaid and other vital services in last month’s budget bill. I’ll continue listening to health care leaders, and I remain committed to doing all I can to advocate for Granite Staters.”
Pappas has served as a U.S. Congressman since 2019, representing New Hampshire’s 1st District after succeeding Carol Shea-Porter. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1980, Pappas graduated from Harvard University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
