Pappas Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Extend His Bipartisan Fentanyl Scheduling Legislation

Statement

On December 2, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to keep the United States government open and extending his bipartisan fentanyl scheduling legislation:

"Today I voted to keep our government open by supporting the continuing resolution," said Congressman Pappas. "I urge the Senate to act as soon as possible to ensure we fund vital services, pay federal workers, and prevent any possibility of a government shutdown."

"I'm pleased this continuing resolution will also extend bipartisan legislation I led to get deadly substances like fentanyl out of our communities. Synthetic opioids continue to take the lives of our family members, friends, and neighbors at alarming rates, and I remain committed to working across the aisle, with health and public safety experts, and with members of our law enforcement to craft a response that will ensure our communities remain safe."

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