Chris Pappas
U.S. Representative · NH-1 · Democrat
Statements and posts
433 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Pappas Statement on Massie Amendment
Voted present on Massie amendment, citing concerns about both the amendment and Netanyahu's path.
“I voted present today because I cannot support this amendment as written but also cannot support the disproportionate, extreme policies of the Netanyahu government.”
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Pappas Introduces Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals
Introduced Drug Deal Disclosure Act requiring Trump administration to publicly disclose prescription drug pricing agreements.
“Deals made by the White House are the business of the American people. President Trump claims to have made secret agreements with Big Pharma CEOs under the pretense of lowering prescription drug prices but these savings have yet to appear.”
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Applauded VA signing lease for new veterans outpatient clinic in New Hampshire.
“I’m thrilled to welcome this new VA outpatient clinic to Cheshire County”
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Rep. Pappas joined bipartisan letter urging USTR to include American hardwood lumber in U.S.-China trade framework.
“We write to urge the Administration to include American hardwood lumber in the framework for the newly formed U.S.-China Board of Trade and to ensure that any Chinese procurement commitments include American hardwood lumber, not logs, so that domestic lumber manufacturing is not undercut by China.”
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Hosted event promoting bipartisan housing bill that Trump refuses to sign without voting restrictions.
“Housing is central to the foundation of our families, to our small businesses’ ability to recruit and retain talent, and to our communities’ ability to grow and thrive. Right now across New Hampshire housing costs are too high, supply is too low, and there are too many barriers to building”
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Pappas, Nunn Introduce No Cashing In Act
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring congressional pension disclosure and stripping pensions from former members who lobby.
“But if it does, as is too often the case for former members of Congress, it’s unacceptable that taxpayers remain on the hook to pay out their pensions while they cash in lobbying for massive corporate interests or even for foreign governments like China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.”
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Pappas, Goodlander Introduce Bill to Protect Forest Service Research Facilities from Closure
Introduced bill to prohibit Forest Service research facility closures without congressional authorization.
“Our nation’s public forests provide us with clean air and water, allow for outdoor recreation, and are part of our way of life in New Hampshire”
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Pappas Continues to Fight for Manchester VA Improvements
Requested VA Secretary update on Manchester VA Medical Center construction and expansion funding.
“In the case of the Manchester VAMC, the necessary funding is included in the FY 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act that passed the House earlier this year.”
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Major Housing Bill with Pappas Provisions Heads to President’s Desk
Co-led housing bills addressing high costs by restricting corporate home purchases and expanding loans.
“The high cost of housing is a top issue I hear from Granite Staters about. This bipartisan legislation takes important steps forward to stop Wall Street from buying up single-family homes and driving up costs, increase our supply of affordable housing, and lower costs on everything from rent to construction to repairs”
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Pappas Pushes for Right to Contraception Act Vote
Signed discharge petition to force House vote on Right to Contraception Act.
“Women have a right to the full range of reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception”
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Announced over $9 million in Northern Border Regional Commission funding for New Hampshire projects.
“The Northern Border Regional Commission drives economic and community development across New Hampshire. This funding will support projects to strengthen our child care workforce and services, bolster first responder recruitment, upgrade our water infrastructure, support community spaces and outdoor recreation, and more”
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Pappas Helps Introduces Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Trailer Safety Week”
Co-introduced bipartisan resolution supporting National Trailer Safety Week designation.
“This National Trailer Safety Week I am glad to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution highlighting the importance of trailer safety”
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New Hampshire Delegation Announces 15th Experience New Hampshire Reception in Washington, DC
Announced 15th annual Experience New Hampshire reception showcasing state businesses in Washington.
“In New Hampshire, small businesses are the fabric of our communities, economy, and way of life. Experience New Hampshire brings Granite State culture to our nation’s capital through our small businesses and their unique products and services”
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Pappas Demands Oversight of Moms.gov
Joined 87 colleagues demanding oversight of Moms.gov website over health misinformation.
“This website purports to be a resource to support the health and well-being of women and families, yet it deceives vulnerable people by sending them to anti-abortion centers, or so-called ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ that are not real medical providers”
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Pappas Continues Fight to Force Vote on Major Richard Star Act, Correct Injustice for Veterans
Continued push for discharge petition vote on Major Richard Star Act to end wounded veteran tax.
“Taking care of our veterans should be unanimous, and correcting the gross injustice faced by thousands of combat-injured veterans who are seeing their benefits drastically reduced should be simple.”
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Introduced bill to crack down on predatory claims agents defrauding veterans of VA benefits.
“Veterans seeking to access their benefits should not face another battle to do so. Unaccredited, for-profit companies are scamming veterans of their earned benefits under the guise of helping them and they must be stopped”
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Pappas Marks Start of Pride 2026
Issued statement marking Pride Month and supporting LGBTQ+ equality and rights.
“Pride month marks the hard-fought progress that we've achieved as a community and brings people together in support of full equality and a future where everyone can live as their authentic selves.”
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Pappas Helps Launch End Corruption Caucus
Helped launch End Corruption Caucus to advance anti-corruption legislation and restore government trust.
“Trust in our government is nearing historic lows. We must root out corruption in our government, bring greater transparency to our elections, and restore Americans’ faith that their voices will be heard in our democracy”
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Announced Department of Education released delayed TRIO Upward Bound grant funding for New Hampshire.
“TRIO Upward Bound programs change lives. They give first-generation and low-income students the support and confidence to get to and through college”
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Pappas Demands VA Establish Foreclosure Moratorium for Veterans Put at Risk of Losing Their Homes
Led letter demanding VA establish foreclosure moratorium for veterans with VA-guaranteed mortgages.
“More than 10,000 veterans have already lost their homes since the Administration abruptly terminated the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program in May 2025.”
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Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan DONOR Milk Act
Co-introduced bipartisan bill to improve safety and access of donor human milk.
“New Hampshire families deserve to know that what they feed their babies is safe and of good quality”
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Introduced bill to protect manufactured housing residents from displacement and rent increases.
“Granite Staters deserve affordable, safe, and secure housing. Manufactured housing is an affordable homeownership option but right now it can also leave families more vulnerable to displacement and predatory practices when they don’t own the land they live on.”
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Pappas Leads Effort to Discharge Major Richard Star Act, Correct Injustice for Veterans
Signed discharge petition for Major Richard Star Act to end wounded veteran benefit offset.
“The bipartisan Major Richard Star Act corrects a gross injustice for thousands of combat-injured veterans who are seeing their benefits drastically reduced”
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Major Housing Bill Passes with Pappas Provisions to Lower Costs and Increase Supply
Secured passage of three housing bills to lower costs and increase supply.
“New Hampshire’s housing needs have reached a crisis point, and it is critical that we do all we can to increase the supply of affordable housing and lower costs on everything from rent to construction to repairs”
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Passed bipartisan bill streamlining trucking apprenticeship approval for veterans.
“It’s unacceptable that veterans are losing employment opportunities due to unnecessary and redundant bureaucratic hurdles. Cutting red tape so trucking companies can employ veterans is a commonsense step that will increase opportunities for veterans and help address the driver shortage”
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