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Chris Pappas

Democrat U.S. House • New Hampshire 01 · New Hampshire 01
State
New Hampshire
Phone
(202) 225-5456
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
7 years, 6 months
375
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
55
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (52.5%, +7.9pt) Terms served: 4 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Pappas has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Defense & Veterans, Economy & Taxes and Infrastructure.

  • Defense & Veterans 32 actions
  • Economy & Taxes 69 actions
  • Infrastructure 17 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr9105 — SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 12 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr8421 — SERVE Act 36 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr7802 — DISCLOSE Act of 2026 161 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr7163 — PUBLIC SAFETY Act 16 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-hr9894 — To require certain information and financial assistance under the State energy program and the weatherization assistance program to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and for other purposes.

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hconres113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

    Committee

  5. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  6. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  9. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-20
    Voted Yea 119-hr4541 — To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

    Committee

  13. 2026-07-16
    Introduced 119-hr9759 — Turn the Tide Act

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  14. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr9237 — Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

    Committee

  15. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr5362 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

    Committee

  16. 2026-07-15
    Voted Yea 119-hr8595 — National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

    Committee

  17. 2026-07-14
    Voted Nay 119-hres1423 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  18. 2026-07-14
    Voted Yea 119-hr1181 — Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

    Committee

  19. 2026-07-14
    Voted Nay 119-hr139 — Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

    Committee

Chris Pappas is a Democratic Representative representing New Hampshire's 1st District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 4th term, they have cast 375 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 55 bills. They won their 2024 election with 52.5% of the vote, a 7.9-point margin. Their office has spent $433,997 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

375 Votes 81 Laws 55 Bills Sponsored 52.5% 2024 Win 4 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Nay

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing New Hampshire. View full New Hampshire delegation

Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senate Democratic
Maggie Hassan
Maggie Hassan U.S. Senate Democratic
Maggie Goodlander
Maggie Goodlander U.S. House • New Hampshire U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chris Pappas spend on office expenses?

Chris Pappas has spent $433,997 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Chris Pappas's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (93.0%) and Supplies (2.5%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Chris Pappas win their last election?

Chris Pappas won the 2024 general election with 52.5% of the vote (218,577 votes), winning by a margin of 7.9 points against 3 opponents.

When is Chris Pappas up for re-election?

Chris Pappas is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 4 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Chris Pappas's current election status?

Chris Pappas's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Chris Pappas raised?

According to FEC filings, Chris Pappas has raised $9,860,676 in campaign funds, spent $6,044,770, and has $4,223,490 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.