Chris Pappas

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Pappas voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Crime and Law Enforcement 54% · 13 of 24 party 4%
2. Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
3. Animals 33% · 1 of 3 party 0%

Where Pappas broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Pappas, Nadler, Goodlander Lead House in Urging HUD to Expedite Release of Critical Housing Grant Funding to Prevent Homelessness, Service Cuts

  Led 50 House members urging HUD to expedite release of delayed HOPWA grant funding.

  “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…”

  Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  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 gas 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

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  House Passes Major Water Resources Bill with Pappas Provisions

  House passed Water Resources Development Act with provisions securing New Hampshire water infrastructure funding.

  “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

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Pappas Leads House Bill to Increase Available LIHEAP Funding

  Introduced bill to increase LIHEAP funding by $1 billion for fiscal year 2027.

  “President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to heat their homes.”

  LIHEAP Funding DistributionSocial WelfareAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  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…”

  LIHEAP Funding DistributionSocial WelfareAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  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.

Sponsored 59 (House median 25) · cosponsored 376 (median 289), 30 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

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In 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.

1. Norpac Independent PAC
2. Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Political Action Committee (Swapa PAC) Labor union PAC
3. National Education Association Labor union PAC

Pappas’s own leadership PAC: Putting New Hampshire First. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.