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Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

DDemocratNH-1 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence7
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone21
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency42
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
13
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 11Environment: 6Housing: 5Healthcare: 5Infrastructure: 5Trade: 4Crime & Justice: 3Foreign Policy: 3Veterans: 3Education: 2Defense: 1Israel: 1Civil Rights: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 12Bipartisan: 6Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 2

Statements (25)

Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR2954
VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025

VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3576-H3577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-05-15EnvironmentCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3544-H3545] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-15CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BLIND IN GREECE

RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BLIND IN GREECE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E455] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14Veterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID PAUL BONNER

HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID PAUL BONNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E446] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-28Foreign PolicyEducation
RECOGNIZING COACH LORI FORD

RECOGNIZING COACH LORI FORD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E383] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
AMERICANS NEED RELIEF

AMERICANS NEED RELIEF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2706-H2707] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AMERICANS…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING MRS. LILLIE MAE BYNUM'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

RECOGNIZING MRS. LILLIE MAE BYNUM'S 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialTaxesEducationHousing
RECOGNIZING RENEE GOINS' 96TH BIRTHDAY

RECOGNIZING RENEE GOINS' 96TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-26CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING THE BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

RECOGNIZING THE BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E169] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING WILLIAM "BILL" CASS, COMMISSIONER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOGNIZING WILLIAM "BILL" CASS, COMMISSIONER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E61] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentHealthcareTaxes
SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES STRUGGLING TO AFFORD HEALTH CARE

SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES STRUGGLING TO AFFORD HEALTH CARE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2025-06-09Taxes
Pappas Helps Introduce Legislation to Make Permanent the Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit

Pappas Helps Introduce Legislation to Make Permanent the Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit Pappas Helps Introduce Legislation to Make Permanent the Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit Image or Video Image Caitlin.Fitz-R… Mon, 06/09/2025 - 18:05 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2025-06-09Healthcare
WATCH: Pappas Speaks in Opposition to Republicans’ Proposal to Gut Medicaid

WATCH: Pappas Speaks in Opposition to Republicans’ Proposal to Gut Medicaid WATCH: Pappas Speaks in Opposition to Republicans’ Proposal to Gut Medicaid Image or Video Image Caitlin.Fitz-R… Mon, 06/09/2025 - 18:04 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2025-06-09
Pappas Helps Re-introduce Landmark Equality Act

Pappas Helps Re-introduce Landmark Equality Act Pappas Helps Re-introduce Landmark Equality Act Image or Video Image Caitlin.Fitz-R… Mon, 06/09/2025 - 18:03 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2025-06-09BipartisanEnvironment
Pappas Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Police Departments Strengthen Community-Oriented Policing

Pappas Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Police Departments Strengthen Community-Oriented Policing Pappas Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Police Departments Strengthen Community-Oriented Policing Image or Video Image Caitlin.Fitz-R… Mon, 06/09/2025 - 17:58 Link…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27BipartisanHealthcareTaxesHousing
CUTS TO MEDICAID

CUTS TO MEDICAID Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CUTS TO MEDICAID (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-18UrgentHealthcareTaxesVeterans
RECOGNIZING JANETTE GIBB FOR HER SERVICE AT THE MANCHESTER VA MEDICAL CENTER

RECOGNIZING JANETTE GIBB FOR HER SERVICE AT THE MANCHESTER VA MEDICAL CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E227] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27CeremonialTaxesTrade
RECOGNIZING DINAH WHIPPLE

RECOGNIZING DINAH WHIPPLE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2024-12-20
Government Shutdown Resources

Government Shutdown Resources Government Shutdown Resources Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Fri, 12/20/2024 - 15:24 Summary My office remains available to provide assistance and guidance at this time for Granite Staters. Link C lick here for additional information and resources

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Press Release2024-05-14Bipartisan
Pappas Ranked Most Bipartisan House Democrat, Third Most Bipartisan Overall

Pappas Ranked Most Bipartisan House Democrat, Third Most Bipartisan Overall Pappas Ranked Most Bipartisan House Democrat, Third Most Bipartisan Overall Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:30 Summary Pappas is the most bipartisan Democrat and is ranked third out of 430 members…

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Press Release2024-05-12
District Offices Open By Appointment Only

District Offices Open By Appointment Only District Offices Open By Appointment Only Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Sun, 05/12/2024 - 15:14 Summary Please call 603-935-6710 (Manchester), 603-285-4300 (Dover), or (603) 733-5100 (North Conway) to speak with our staff or schedule an appointment…

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Press Release2024-03-19TaxesHousingCrime & Justice
Pappas Secures Funding for Fifteen First District Projects

Pappas Secures Funding for Fifteen First District Projects Pappas Secures Funding for Fifteen First District Projects Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Tue, 03/19/2024 - 16:45 Summary Through our community-driven process, I am proud to secure funding in this legislation that will return federal…

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Press Release2024-03-19TradeHousing
Pappas Slams Trump’s Tariffs on Costs for Small Businesses and Housing Construction, Meets with Forest Products Industry Leaders

Pappas Slams Trump’s Tariffs on Costs for Small Businesses and Housing Construction, Meets with Forest Products Industry Leaders Pappas Slams Trump’s Tariffs on Costs for Small Businesses and Housing Construction, Meets with Forest Products Industry Leaders Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Tue,…

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Press Release2023-10-10BipartisanForeign PolicyIsrael
Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas Terror Attacks

Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas Terror Attacks Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas Terror Attacks Image or Video Image Collin.Gately@… Tue, 10/10/2023 - 14:17 Summary This is not the time for…

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