Chris Pappas

I am honored to say this is the first time that I have addressed my constituents and my colleagues from the floor of this House. Under normal circumstances, I would be talking about creating new jobs and new opportunities for my…

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First, let me start by saying that the messages you have been receiving via Twitter and Facebook I assure you are from real people who live and reside in your district and care passionately about their right to play online.

I stand in support of the four articles of impeachment. Mr. Speaker, over the past few months I have paid careful attention to the testimony, statements and reports regarding the charges against the President of the United States. After…

This bill creates a commission to recognize the centennial of the first flight. The achievement of the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, began an era of unprecedented change. Since those few historic seconds on the dunes at Kitty Hawk…

Republicans are willing to work as long as possible and as long as needed to avoid a government shutdown. As evidence of our good faith, Republicans have been working with the other side since the spring to make sure that the government…

Judy Stanley and Steve Snyder approached me last December about an issue which prompted my introducing of H.R. 3567, gained 106 cosponsors and I have worked hard to find a solution to the problems the home health IPSs cause New Jersey and…

I rise today to ask a question that has been bothering me for a few weeks now. In response to the ongoing situation over at the White House, many of his apologists say we should treat the President of the United States as the CEO of the…

I rise in support of H.R. 1836, the ``Federal Employees Health Care Protection Act.'' While the legislation sets out laudable goals, I want to make clear that my endorsement of the bill is based upon my understanding that nothing in the…

I simply want to stand here and rise in support of this conference report. There may not be everything that is contained within it that every single Member agrees to, but overall, I think, Mr. Speaker, that it moves the defense and the…

I cosponsored this bill because I think it just makes sense. In my home state of New Jersey, this means that we would receive roughly an extra 50 percent additional funding. That is $25 million more for New Jersey, which translates into…

I rise today to recognize a school in my district that is truly fulfilling its mission of providing the best possible education it can to its students. This past Monday I had the opportunity to visit Freehold Borough High School for a tour…

On May 2, 1973 a terrible tragedy occurred in the State of New Jersey when Joanne Chesimard killed New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster leaving behind his wife and family. Ms. Chesimard was sentenced to life in prison for this heinous…

on July 21, the President vetoed a bill that would have helped millions of American families save for the education needs of their children. I would like to invite my colleagues on the other side to listen carefully, because this issue…

this amendment will reorder priorities in this Congress and this Interior appropriations bill. I know time is short and the chairman and ranking member have been here for quite some time, so I will be brief to explain what I am trying to…

Twinkle, twinkle Kenneth Starr, Now we see how brave you are. Up above the Pentagon sting, Like a fair judge in the ring. Twinkle, twinkle Kenneth Starr, Now we see how brave you are. When subpoenas and lies are gone, When obstruction…

we around the world, including many Americans, are celebrating the 50th year of the existence of the State of Israel. In fact, a delegation from this House will be traveling to Israel during the Memorial Day recess to celebrate with the…

I take my job as a Member of Congress very seriously. No responsibility is more important than Congress' role to provide for the Senate defense. This responsibility, before all others, is why we are here. Yet, today, we face threats. Our…

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America strongly supports H.Res. 267 and any constructive efforts directed toward the goal of drug-free schools. The Partnership is currently providing creative development, production, and programmatic…

My colleagues, America is watching. This debate is probably one of the most significant debates that we will be having, because the future of our young people are so dependent upon the drug culture in our country. When I interact with the…

I believe this country owes a great deal of gratitude to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Weldon) for his leadership on this issue. This Congress is faced with a situation of whether to stick our heads in the proverbial sand or open…

in today's New York Times an article appeared entitled ``Palestinian Warns Settlers,'' and it says that the Palestinian security chief in the West Bank warned Jewish settlers today that they would ``not leave alive'' if they tried to…

just a few days ago an organization of which I am a member, called the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, or AHEPA for short, had its 33rd Biennial AHEPA Congressional Banquet not too far from here. At that event one of…

it is my privilege to congratulate the citizens of Marlboro Township as they commemorate the 105th anniversary of the incorporation of their community. This is a time of celebration and remembrance, a time to celebrate the growth and…