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.
Chris Pappas
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Chris Pappas is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Pappas has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and supporting local businesses during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies that prioritize the needs of New Hampshire residents, often emphasizing the importance of putting the state first in his political decisions.
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by number of sourcesI have met too many veterans who struggle to find careers that are aligned with their goals and their skills when their military service ends. We know that we all owe it to our heroes to do everything we can to support their transition to…
I rise to mark National Police Week and express my thanks and support for the law enforcement officers in New Hampshire and across the country. Our police answer the call every day, regardless of the danger they might face. They do…
Everyone in New Hampshire is talking about the cost of living and skyrocketing gas prices as a result of the war in Iran. Higher gas prices are forcing families and small businesses to make difficult decisions. The average cost of a gallon…
I rise today because the House has a critical opportunity to support families and small businesses who are struggling to afford healthcare for 2026. I am thinking of the parents I have talked to who will drop coverage for their families…
While Scott Brown looks for yet another opportunity to do Wall Street’s bidding and blindly support President Trump and his agenda, I’ll always put New Hampshire first.
I rise today because the Republicans' budget scheme pushed through in the middle of the night last month is putting school meals for hungry kids and food assistance for working families at risk. A constituent of mine, Martha, from…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight because healthcare is on the line and so is the well-being and the dignity of the people I serve in New Hampshire. The phones in my office won't stop ringing because people I represent are beyond angry about the…
We’re putting penalties back in so it’s enforcing the law that already exists.
I thank my friend from Kentucky for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Medal of Honor Act. The Medal of Honor is our Nation's highest military decoration. It recognizes the extraordinary valor that distinguished…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I thank the chair and ranking member for bringing my bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 609…
I know my State has itself hundreds of millions of dollars of unused toll credits that are on the table...
Drunk and impaired driving traffic deaths have increased by 33 percent in the last 5 years...
I thank the ranking member and the chair for bringing this legislation to the floor. I rise to urge support of this bipartisan bill that would make needed improvements in the way that Federal partners coordinate and collaborate to support…
I thank the ranking member and Chairman Williams for bringing this piece of legislation to the floor. I rise in support of bipartisan legislation that works to support our rural small businesses and entrepreneurs. In my State of New…
I rise as we mark Police Week to express my thanks and support for law enforcement officers in New Hampshire and across the country who are dedicated to keeping our communities safe. Our police answer the call each and every day, and the…
Small business ownership is a major pathway for all Americans to achieve success and self-sufficiency and people with disabilities participate in entrepreneurship at a higher rate than nondisabled Americans.
Individuals with disabilities deserve equal access to support from SBA and this bipartisan legislation is an important step forward that will help achieve that.
In New Hampshire, our small businesses are part of the backbone of our local economies and make up the fabric of our rural communities.
I would just say in my neck of the woods, our SBDC is firing on all cylinders.





