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Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas has represented New Hampshire’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 2019. Announced a run for U.S. Senate (NH) in April 2025; not seeking re-election.

Pappas served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006 and on the New Hampshire Executive Council from 2013 to 2019.

Party: Democrat
In House: Since 2019
Age: 46
Committees: 2 · 1 ranking
Term ends: Jan 3, 2027

HOUSE SINCE: 2019
COMMITTEES: 2
AGE: 46

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Chris Pappas at a glance

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▲ 2 PTS IN 30 DAYS

▲ 184 GOOD LOOK339 VOTES155 BAD LOOK ▼

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Chris Pappas’s voting record

119TH CONGRESS · 676 ROLL CALLS · 376 KEY

Key votes cast by Rep. Pappas in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	DEM MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 16	S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act	YEA	YEA 209–0	Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 206–3	Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 207–3	Passed 214–208
SEP 16	H.R. 10326PROOF Act	NAY	NAY 206–6	Passed 217–207
SEP 16	H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 139–72	Passed 352–72
SEP 16	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 152–58	Passed 262–159
SEP 15	H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 220–204
SEP 15	H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 210–3	Passed 216–211
SEP 15	H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2978GUARD Act	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 206–0	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 205–0	Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED
SEP 03	H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 167–33	Passed 237–169
SEP 02	H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025	NAY	NAY 201–7	Passed 218–201
SEP 02	H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre…	NAY	NAY 205–1	Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED
SEP 01	H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	YEA	NAY 193–10	Passed 219–196
SEP 01	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 176–29	Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 32LACA	YEA	YEA 191–0	Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	YEA	YEA 189–0	Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED
JUL 23	H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act	NAY	NAY 188–19	Passed 232–188
JUL 23	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 214–208

Bills sponsored by Chris Pappas in the 119th Congress

57Sponsored

3Out of cmte

1Passed House

0Became law

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
H.R. 2954	Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Passed House	6 COSPON.
H.R. 8019	U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	Out of committee	9 COSPON.
H.R. 4413	End the Cyprus Embargo ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	Out of committee	12 COSPON.
H.R. 10589	Consumer Fuel Costs Relief ActTAXATION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 10588	LIHEAP ActENERGY	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 10587	American Homes First ActHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 9969	Baby Brent’s BillCOMMERCE	Introduced	2 COSPON.
H.R. 9894	Investing in State Energy Act of 2026ENERGY	Introduced	3 COSPON.
H.R. 9759	Turn the Tide ActHEALTH	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9563	No Cashing In ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9105	SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	16 COSPON.
H.R. 8565	ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS	Introduced	4 COSPON.