U.S. Representative for New Hampshire’s 1st District
Chris Pappas
Position · −0.23
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 54%
- Education 50%
- Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Health
- Age
- 46
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- DChris Pappas$15.4M
- RJohn E. Sununu$4.2M
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: NH-1 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 19% of contested votes, more than 92% of House members.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.08 against 0.50 expected.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Crime and Law Enforcement: voted against them on 54% of party-line votes (13 of 24), against 4% for most Democrats.
Where Pappas has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Economic Opportunity (Veterans' Affairs)
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 16th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2954 Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8019 U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 4413 End the Cyprus Embargo Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Pappas’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Pappas breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Pappas voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 54% · 13 of 24 party 4%
- Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
- Animals 33% · 1 of 3 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 15 issues where Pappas has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Pappas broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026On Passage · This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Stop Insider Trading ActOn Passage · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 10, 2026 | No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026On Passage · This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Pappas is saying
All 32 statements and posts-
Led 50 House members urging HUD to expedite delayed HOPWA grant funding to prevent service cuts.
“We write to express our grave concerns regarding the delayed Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. For many organizations in our communities, this program is vital to ensuring individuals with HIV/AIDS have access to safe and stable housing. We urge…”
HOPWA Grant Funding DelayHousing For Persons With AIDSAI-read
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Pappas, Kelly Expand Their Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump
Introduced bill to suspend federal fuel taxes through September 2027 to lower pump prices.
“As Granite Staters continue to grapple with high costs, the last thing they need is to pay even higher prices at the pump or the store as a result of Donald Trump’s continued war in Iran.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
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House Passes Major Water Resources Bill with Pappas Provisions
Celebrated House passage of Water Resources Development Act with provisions for New Hampshire.
“Strong water infrastructure means strong communities and a strong economy. That’s why I worked to secure robust commitments for New Hampshire in this year’s Water Resources Development Act.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Pappas Leads House Bill to Increase Available LIHEAP Funding
Introduced bill to increase LIHEAP funding by $1 billion for low-income heating assistance.
“President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to heat their homes.”
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Pappas Leads Bipartisan House Effort Pushing HHS to Distribute LIHEAP Funds
Led bipartisan group urging HHS to distribute LIHEAP funds by November 1, 2026.
“With a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households facing high energy prices this winter who rely on LIHEAP... It is of the utmost importance that the agency ensures funds are released as soon as possible and without congressional intervention throughout Fiscal Year…”
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Pappas Introduces New Legislation to Lower Energy Costs
Introduced three bills to expand heating assistance and lower energy costs.
“President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to get to work and heat their homes. James, a Navy veteran from New Hampshire, had to come out of retirement because he couldn’t make ends meet. People like James, and countless others who have seen their energy bills more than…”
Fuel PricesAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Pappas voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 139 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Pappas’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 57
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
57 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 57 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 59 sponsored billsSponsored 59 (House median 25) · cosponsored 376 (median 289), 104 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Crime and Law Enforcement, Health.
- H.R. 10589 Consumer Fuel Costs Relief ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10588 LIHEAP ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10587 American Homes First ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8468 Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8456 Rural Child Care Access ActFamilies · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9969 Baby Brent’s BillCommerce · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9894 Investing in State Energy Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9759 Turn the Tide ActHealth · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 17% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 39% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 75% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Immigration | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Pappas voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DMaggie GoodlanderNH-299%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL97%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL97%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Pappas most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Pappas’s campaign raised $30.8M: $27.1M (88%) from individuals and $2.2M (7%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $8.5M.
Through Aug 19, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Pappas
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 204.
- Norpac Independent PAC
- Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- A New Direction PAC Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Pappas this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inPappas’s own leadership PAC: Putting New Hampshire First. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Pappas’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NH-1Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- New Hampshire
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 46
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5456
452 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Dover, Manchester, North Conway
- Website
- pappas.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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