Restore Roe v. Wade's abortion rights nationwide in federal law
Protect abortion rights and access
Protect the right to travel to another state for abortion
Let public money and insurance pay for abortion
Fund Planned Parenthood and family planning providers
“As this week marks the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Congressman Chris Pappas is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Granite Staters, advocates, and reproductive health organizations across the Granite State in the fight to protect abortion access and women’s health care.”
“This Congress, Pappas helped introduce legislation including the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act, reaffirming his dedication to defending and expanding reproductive freedom and his commitment to lowering health care costs for all Granite Staters.”
“We are still exposed, and there’s still a political threat to an abortion ban at the federal level and at the state level, and I think we need language in the law that’s going to establish the framework of Roe and protect the ability of people to access the care that they need. So that’s why I’ll continue to fight for the Women’s Health Protection Act to make sure that we’re restoring Roe v. Wade as the law of the land.”
“In Congress, Pappas is fighting to enshrine into law vital protections previously guaranteed by Roe v. Wade and to secure the right to reproductive care for everyone across America.”
“On the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris led the fight to restore and protect funding for Planned Parenthood and reproductive health care for thousands of Granite Staters.”
Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Extend or restore the enhanced ACA premium tax credits
Restore and expand federal funding for Medicaid and health care
Hold health insurance companies accountable
“Congressman Pappas has sounded the alarm about the impacts of Trump’s budget bill and will continue to fight for Granite Staters and their access to affordable health care.”
“This Congress, Pappas helped introduce legislation including the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, and the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act, reaffirming his dedication to defending and expanding reproductive freedom and his commitment to lowering health care costs for all Granite Staters.”
“Pappas will fight for affordable health care and to reverse the Trump Administration’s cuts to health care that are raising premiums and causing millions to lose their insurance.”
“Getting the care they need shouldn’t break the bank, and I’ll take on anyone including Big Pharma and corporate special interests to lower costs and deliver for New Hampshire families.”
“New Hampshire families shouldn’t have to go hungry or pay higher health care premiums so corporate special interests and billionaires can get handouts and tax breaks. While my Republican opponents double down on Trump’s policies that are making life more expensive, I’m fighting to restore funding for Medicaid and SNAP and to lower costs for Granite Staters.”
“In the U.S. Senate Pappas will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure every Granite Stater can get the care they need.”
“Unfortunately, we’re seeing impacts of pretty devastating cuts in Washington … And I think we shouldn’t accept it. We need to continue to fight back against that and be moving in a direction of making sure people get the right care and that it’s affordable. And we’re all better off as a society when that happens”
“He opposed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill that cut Medicaid to fund billions in tax breaks to the ultrawealthy and handouts to Big Pharma and Big Oil and he’s fighting to roll back these cuts and lower health care costs.”
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
“In Congress, Chris is fighting to restore ACA enhanced premium tax credits, and he forced a vote on legislation to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing.”
Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
Cap what patients pay for prescription drugs
Make drug companies charge Americans no more than other countries
Bring cheaper generic drugs to market sooner
Stop drug companies' price gouging and excessive price hikes
“Pappas is running for U.S. Senate to fight for working families and deliver for New Hampshire, and he has a proven track record of taking on the big fights – from battling Big Pharma to lower drug prices to facing off with predatory companies that target veterans.”
“I’m standing up to big pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs, taking on extreme politicians who want to take away coverage, and working to cut red tape so small businesses can afford a plan. I’ll keep working to build a health care system that puts Granite Staters first.”
“He is running for Senate to stand up to insurance companies and their army of lawyers and lobbyists that indiscriminately deny coverage while reaping record profits. He will work to hold insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care, and he will fight to restore the ACA premium credits Republicans ended.”
“Pappas believes drug companies should charge Americans the same low prices for drugs as they charge in other countries, and he supports getting low-cost generic drugs to market more quickly.”
“On the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law, Congressman Chris Pappas is reaffirming his commitment to reinstating the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, protecting the ACA, and holding big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care.”
“I’ve supported efforts to take on big pharma, to lower prescription drug prices, to cap out-of-pocket costs for seniors on Medicare, to give them access to free vaccines, to cap the cost of insulin at $35, and for the first time, overturn what had been a longstanding carve-out in the law and allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for Americans. We’re beginning to do that with the first 10 drugs being negotiated, we have to go well beyond that.”
“Chris took on Big Pharma and passed landmark legislation that finally allowed Medicare to negotiate for lower prices, capped the cost of insulin at $35, and limited out-of-pocket costs for seniors.”
“He took on Big Pharma to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug costs, cap insulin costs at $35 for those on Medicare, and limit out-of-pocket costs for seniors.”
Expand Medicare, such as to cover dental, vision and hearing
Lower Medicare premiums, copays and other out-of-pocket costs
Let Medicare negotiate drug prices
“He’s pushing to strengthen the Affordable Care Act by making tax credits permanent, and he’s standing up to Republican efforts to cut funding for Medicare and Medicaid.”
“I’m proud to have the support of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and I will continue fighting to protect these programs, strengthen benefits for seniors, and lower everyday costs.”
“Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security help thousands of Granite Staters retire with dignity and access affordable health care, and they must be protected”
“From the New Hampshire Executive Council to the U.S. Congress, Chris has always fought to protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, defending the programs millions of Americans — including thousands of Granite Staters — rely on for affordable, high-quality care.”
“In the U.S. Senate Pappas will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure every Granite Stater can get the care they need.”
“Pappas recently led 50 members of Congress in a letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse its decision to end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, a program designed to help keep prescription drug premiums affordable.”
“The contrast couldn’t be clearer, as Chris Pappas has a record of standing up for older Americans and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.”
“Chris fiercely opposed the reckless Republican budget, which enacted the largest cut to health care in American history, closed hospitals, and threatened $500 billion in cuts to Medicare.”
“He also strongly opposed and continues to fight back against the impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill,” which threatened $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, stripped Medicaid funding for nursing homes, and slashed food assistance programs seniors depend on.”
“He helped cap insulin costs and allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and is working to protect coverage by strengthening the Affordable Care Act and defending Medicare and Medicaid from reckless Republican cuts.”
Expand coverage to more people, including through the ACA and Medicaid
“These are real people and we’re all better off as a community, as a state, if everyone’s covered and can continue to get care — and we all pay more if they’re not able to.”
“We should continue to take steps to cover everyone and to make sure that people get the right care at the right time, including primary care. We should be making investments in our health care workforce. We should be continuing to take steps to deploy telemedicine more effectively in a way that creates efficiencies within the health care space. We’ve got to support our community health centers, and make sure that they can modernize their infrastructure and reach more patients.”
“I believe that everyone should have access to health care, and we’re all better off when people can see a primary care physician, get preventative care, be able to provide for their families.”
“I’m standing up to big pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs, taking on extreme politicians who want to take away coverage, and working to cut red tape so small businesses can afford a plan. I’ll keep working to build a health care system that puts Granite Staters first.”
“Chris believes that quality health care should be affordable and available for every American. Granite Staters shouldn’t be forced to travel hours to see a doctor, only to leave with a bill they can’t afford. Treatment plans should be determined by your doctor, not an insurance company thousands of miles away. And no one should be forced to ration lifesaving medications to pay their bills.”
“Pappas will fight for affordable health care and to reverse the Trump Administration’s cuts to health care that are raising premiums and causing millions to lose their insurance.”
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to protect Granite Staters’ health care access and hard-earned benefits, stand up to corruption and special interests, and fight every day to make life more affordable for New Hampshire families.”
“I believe that everyone should have access to health care, and we’re all better off when people can see a primary care physician, get preventative care, be able to provide for their families.”
“In the U.S. Senate Pappas will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure every Granite Stater can get the care they need.”
“Unfortunately, we’re seeing impacts of pretty devastating cuts in Washington … And I think we shouldn’t accept it. We need to continue to fight back against that and be moving in a direction of making sure people get the right care and that it’s affordable. And we’re all better off as a society when that happens”
“We can create opportunities for people to get access to affordable housing, to expand access to health care, to make sure our small business climate is healthy and successful.”
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”
“While serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to over 50,000 people, increasing access to affordable health care and expanding addiction and recovery treatment for Granite Staters.”
“Chris is also fighting to expand access to telehealth, cut red tape for small businesses and families seeking coverage, and ensure veterans receive the care they’ve earned.”
“He’s pushing to strengthen the Affordable Care Act by making tax credits permanent, and he’s standing up to Republican efforts to cut funding for Medicare and Medicaid.”
“Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security help thousands of Granite Staters retire with dignity and access affordable health care, and they must be protected”
“New Hampshire families shouldn’t have to go hungry or pay higher health care premiums so corporate special interests and billionaires can get handouts and tax breaks. While my Republican opponents double down on Trump’s policies that are making life more expensive, I’m fighting to restore funding for Medicaid and SNAP and to lower costs for Granite Staters.”
“From the New Hampshire Executive Council to the U.S. Congress, Chris has always fought to protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, defending the programs millions of Americans — including thousands of Granite Staters — rely on for affordable, high-quality care.”
“In the U.S. Senate Pappas will keep fighting to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and ensure every Granite Stater can get the care they need.”
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”
“He opposed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill that cut Medicaid to fund billions in tax breaks to the ultrawealthy and handouts to Big Pharma and Big Oil and he’s fighting to roll back these cuts and lower health care costs.”
“The contrast couldn’t be clearer, as Chris Pappas has a record of standing up for older Americans and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.”
“Chris served three terms on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, where he fought to expand Medicaid, invest in renewable energy, and protect funding for Planned Parenthood.”
“On the Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to bring down health care costs and increase access for tens of thousands of Granite Staters.”
“While serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to over 50,000 people, increasing access to affordable health care and expanding addiction and recovery treatment for Granite Staters.”
“On the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid, one of the most important tools in the fight against the opioid and substance use epidemic.”
“In Congress Chris secured federal funding to bolster treatment and mental health care across New Hampshire, is fighting to restore the Trump Administration cuts to state addiction treatment programs, and fiercely opposed the Republican budget plan that slashed Medicaid.”
“He helped cap insulin costs and allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and is working to protect coverage by strengthening the Affordable Care Act and defending Medicare and Medicaid from reckless Republican cuts.”
Protect, strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act
Restore and extend the ACA premium tax credits
“He is running for Senate to stand up to insurance companies and their army of lawyers and lobbyists that indiscriminately deny coverage while reaping record profits. He will work to hold insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care, and he will fight to restore the ACA premium credits Republicans ended.”
“He’s pushing to strengthen the Affordable Care Act by making tax credits permanent, and he’s standing up to Republican efforts to cut funding for Medicare and Medicaid.”
“On the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law, Congressman Chris Pappas is reaffirming his commitment to reinstating the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, protecting the ACA, and holding big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care.”
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”
“Chris Pappas is pushing to reverse the Trump Administration’s health care cuts, strengthen the Affordable Care Act by making tax credits permanent, expand access to telehealth, cut red tape for small businesses and families seeking coverage, and ensure veterans receive the care they’ve earned.”
“In Congress, Chris is fighting to restore ACA enhanced premium tax credits, and he forced a vote on legislation to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing.”
“In Congress Chris is committed to protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding rural health care access, and strengthening our nursing and health care workforce.”
“He helped cap insulin costs and allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and is working to protect coverage by strengthening the Affordable Care Act and defending Medicare and Medicaid from reckless Republican cuts.”
“Chris has fought for increased funding to provide lifesaving substance misuse treatment, address homelessness, and expand access to mental health resources.”
“In Congress Chris secured federal funding to bolster treatment and mental health care across New Hampshire, is fighting to restore the Trump Administration cuts to state addiction treatment programs, and fiercely opposed the Republican budget plan that slashed Medicaid.”
Protect and expand Medicaid funding for long-term care
“He also strongly opposed and continues to fight back against the impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill,” which threatened $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, stripped Medicaid funding for nursing homes, and slashed food assistance programs seniors depend on.”
“He is running for Senate to stand up to insurance companies and their army of lawyers and lobbyists that indiscriminately deny coverage while reaping record profits. He will work to hold insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care, and he will fight to restore the ACA premium credits Republicans ended.”
Bring more health workers to rural and underserved areas
Train more doctors, nurses and health workers
“We should continue to take steps to cover everyone and to make sure that people get the right care at the right time, including primary care. We should be making investments in our health care workforce. We should be continuing to take steps to deploy telemedicine more effectively in a way that creates efficiencies within the health care space. We’ve got to support our community health centers, and make sure that they can modernize their infrastructure and reach more patients.”
“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”
“In Congress Chris is committed to protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding rural health care access, and strengthening our nursing and health care workforce.”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
“Chris believes that quality health care should be affordable and available for every American. Granite Staters shouldn’t be forced to travel hours to see a doctor, only to leave with a bill they can’t afford. Treatment plans should be determined by your doctor, not an insurance company thousands of miles away. And no one should be forced to ration lifesaving medications to pay their bills.”
“He is running for Senate to stand up to insurance companies and their army of lawyers and lobbyists that indiscriminately deny coverage while reaping record profits. He will work to hold insurance companies and big pharmaceutical companies accountable for soaring prices and diminishing care, and he will fight to restore the ACA premium credits Republicans ended.”
Expand access to addiction treatment and recovery services
Fight the opioid crisis and cut overdose deaths
Restore the federal addiction treatment grants that were cut
Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs
“While serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to over 50,000 people, increasing access to affordable health care and expanding addiction and recovery treatment for Granite Staters.”
“Chris has fought for increased funding to provide lifesaving substance misuse treatment, address homelessness, and expand access to mental health resources.”
“That is why Chris is committed to providing every available resource to help law enforcement keep deadly drugs like fentanyl off our streets and ensure Granite Staters suffering from addiction get the care and treatment they need.”
“On the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid, one of the most important tools in the fight against the opioid and substance use epidemic.”
“In Congress Chris secured federal funding to bolster treatment and mental health care across New Hampshire, is fighting to restore the Trump Administration cuts to state addiction treatment programs, and fiercely opposed the Republican budget plan that slashed Medicaid.”
“As extreme politicians and judges try to turn back the clock on women’s rights, defending reproductive freedom demands our unwavering commitment. In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for this critical care.”
“Chris knows that our existing health care system is rigged against everyday Granite Staters as it favors profits for insurance companies and Big Pharma over delivering the care people need to survive.”
“Pappas took on Big Pharma to cap insulin costs at $35 per month, allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and introduced legislation to end Republican handouts that allow Big Pharma to keep drug prices sky-high.”
“That’s why he’s introduced legislation to cut red tape to make it easier for Granite Staters and small businesses to access health care coverage in the face of insurance companies increasingly denying coverage and reimbursements.”
“As extreme post-Roe era policies leave women without access to essential health care services, Pappas supports protections that reaffirm the right to abortion care.”
“As New Hampshire families continue to feel the economic pressure of Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice with Iran and costly tariffs driving up the price of everyday essentials, Chris knows no one should ever have to choose between seeing a doctor, filling a prescription, putting food on the table, paying rent, or keeping the lights on.”
“New Hampshire seniors are already sounding the alarm about rising prescription drug costs, and Pappas is making clear that he will continue fighting to ensure every Granite Stater can afford the medications they need.”
“This decision to cancel a subsidy for premiums on Part D for seniors in New Hampshire and across the country, it’s insane. It makes no sense, it’s gonna raise prices for seniors”
“Chris took on Big Pharma to allow Medicare to finally negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, cap the cost of insulin at $35, and limit out-of-pocket costs for seniors.”
“He also wrote bipartisan legislation to remove barriers and make it easier for seniors and low-income Granite Staters to access affordable prescription medications.”
“When Donald Trump froze funding for Title X, the nation’s only dedicated federal family planning and preventive health service program, Chris introduced legislation to protect and expand the services that 10,000 Granite Staters rely on.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Chris will continue to lead the fight to protect individual freedoms and safeguard fundamental rights to access health care for women.”
“Chris took on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs, finally allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prices, cap insulin costs at $35, and limit out-of-pocket costs for seniors.”
“I’m running for Senate to help ensure that every New Hampshire parent has access to safe, reliable, and affordable care for their children. I’ll keep fighting to support our child care providers so they can keep their doors open, grow their programs, and pay their hardworking employees a sustainable wage, and I’ll continue to stand up to the Trump Administration’s tariffs that are making life simply unaffordable for working families.”
“Chris is running for Senate to put Granite Staters first by calling for tax cuts for working families, supporting child care workers, and fighting for expanded child care services — and he’ll continue to take on Trump’s tariffs that are making everyday goods like baby formula too expensive for people who are struggling to make ends meet.”
“Pappas supports expanding tax cuts for working families to help offset the cost of child care by pushing to strengthen the Child Tax Credit so more parents can afford the care they need while raising their families.”
“He supports bipartisan legislation to help child care providers expand operating hours and provide needed flexibility to families working outside of traditional 9-to-5 schedules — including nurses, hospitality workers, and first responders.”
“Across New Hampshire, as costs continue to rise, forcing some providers to close classrooms or limit enrollment, Pappas secured resources to help families afford child care and support small child care providers, especially in rural communities where families often have the fewest options.”
“We need to be lowering costs for families, and I do think we need some federal support for child care centers to be able to expand, to pay their workers what they’re owed, and to make sure we’re supporting families along the way.”
“Chris is focused on solutions that lower costs, support providers, and ensure families can access affordable, high-quality care — because no one should have to choose between going to work and finding care for their kids.”
“Instead of giving big tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations, let’s invest in the middle class, in things like housing and child care, that will grow the economic pie and provide some relief to folks who need it.”
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
“As working New Hampshire parents face spiking child care costs and limited enrollment options, Chris Pappas is fighting to put money back in Granite State families’ pockets and expand access to affordable care.”
“Chris supports strengthening the Child Tax Credit, helping child care providers expand services and hours, and investing in providers and workers to address shortages and long waitlists.”
“I’m proud to have the support of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and I will continue fighting to protect these programs, strengthen benefits for seniors, and lower everyday costs.”
“In the House, he cosponsored the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which restored hard-earned Social Security benefits for public servants like firefighters and teachers.”
“Let’s remember Social Security is an earned benefit. I mean, it’s a fundamental part of the American bargain. People pay into it throughout their working years, they need to know that it’s going to be there when they retire. So it’s unacceptable for any senior, any retiree, anyone on Social Security to have their benefits reduced because of political inaction in Washington, D.C. We have a responsibility to address this and to address it head on.”
“I’ll always fight to protect the benefits New Hampshire families have earned and rely on and I’ll keep working to make life more affordable for Granite Staters in the Senate.”
“He cosponsored the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, restoring full benefits for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants.”
“We’ve got to make sure that all Granite Staters can retire with dignity and that our next senator will defend the program and fight against efforts to slash benefits. I have always worked to protect and expand Social Security, and I’ll take that fight to the U.S. Senate.”
“Pappas cosponsored the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which restored full retirement benefits for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants.”
“Pappas fought against the Trump Administration’s efforts to gut the Social Security Administration, fire staff, and close field offices, including an office in Littleton, New Hampshire.”
“On the 91st anniversary of Social Security, Granite Staters know where Chris Pappas stands: he will protect the benefits they have earned and fight to ensure Social Security is there for generations to come.”
“Pappas also contrasted his record — which includes fighting efforts to raise the retirement age and cosponsoring the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act — with former Senator John Sununu’s record of leading efforts in the Senate to privatize Social Security almost twenty years ago.”
“We are an aging state with a significant senior population. People are deeply concerned about a potential shortfall in benefits, and we have to shore up the program and do everything possible to protect it. That’s my commitment.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas has made clear that he will always fight to protect and strengthen Social Security and will never vote to cut benefits or move the goalposts for New Hampshire seniors.”
“Pappas cosponsored and helped pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which repealed provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for certain public-sector workers.”
“We have to figure out how we prevent drastic cuts from going into effect that would devastate our population in New Hampshire. This not only is a lifeline for seniors, for disabled individuals, but it also is good for New Hampshire’s economy. Cuts to Social Security are unacceptable to me. I will oppose any cuts in benefits because people have paid into this system. They’ve paid in throughout their working years and it’s a benefit that needs to be there for them when they retire.”
“But the fact is, we’ve got to protect this program for the future. I don’t support cuts and benefits. I don’t support telling people that they have to work longer and harder to get what they’ve earned.”
“You know, people earning more than a million bucks a year, they’re paying Social Security on a fraction of their income, while nurses and factory workers and waitresses are paying it on all of their income. So we can shore up the program by making the super wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share, and make sure that this benefit continues to be paid out. And also look at how we give low-income seniors a raise.”
“He has fought against efforts to raise the retirement age, slash Social Security benefits, and privatize the entire system, a move that would gamble Granite Staters’ hard-earned benefits in the stock market and benefit Wall Street.”
“Chris is committed to shoring up and improving Social Security to ensure that current retirees and future generations can trust that their benefits will be there.”
“Chris spoke out forcefully against the Trump Administration’s dangerous plan to gut Social Security, fire staff, and close field offices, including in Littleton, New Hampshire.”
Support Meals on Wheels and home food delivery for seniors
Keep food assistance funded during government shutdowns
“Chris Pappas will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable, fight for the programs that help Granite Staters access critical, life-saving health care and put food on the table, and deliver results for the people of New Hampshire.”
“He will continue fighting back against Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs that are worsening the affordability crisis and he’ll keep standing up for essential programs like SNAP.”
“Pappas has fiercely championed full funding for nutrition assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – a federally funded program that helps millions of Americans afford to eat, including roughly 76,000 Granite Staters – the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Meals on Wheels.”
“To support New Hampshire communities in the face of these cuts, which also affected programs like Meals on Wheels, Pappas cosponsored the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025, the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025, and the Keep Americans Fed During Government Shutdown Resolution.”
“Pappas also co-sponsored the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act, which would establish a pilot program to help food banks provide home delivery options for senior citizens and was supported by Meals on Wheels.”
“Earlier this month, Chris Pappas for Senate released the third plank of its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, focused on bringing down grocery costs for Granite Staters by taking on Trump’s tariffs, cracking down on corporate and AI-driven price gouging, and fighting to protect critical nutrition assistance programs.”
“Pappas is running for Senate to take on corporate special interests, fight back against reckless tariffs, and protect essential programs like SNAP that help families make ends meet.”
“New Hampshire families shouldn’t have to go hungry or pay higher health care premiums so corporate special interests and billionaires can get handouts and tax breaks. While my Republican opponents double down on Trump’s policies that are making life more expensive, I’m fighting to restore funding for Medicaid and SNAP and to lower costs for Granite Staters.”
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
“He also strongly opposed and continues to fight back against the impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill,” which threatened $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, stripped Medicaid funding for nursing homes, and slashed food assistance programs seniors depend on.”
“He supports rolling back harmful new tariffs on food and everyday essentials, cracking down on AI-driven price discrimination, and protecting the nutrition assistance programs that thousands of working Granite Staters rely on.”
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“Chris knows that New Hampshire’s workforce and child care shortages are intertwined and believes that no parent should be forced to choose between paying for child care and paying their mortgage or rent.”
“Social Security and Medicare are essential promises to Americans that if you work hard and play by the rules, the benefits you’ve earned over a lifetime of hard work will be there”
“Congressman Chris Pappas joined House and Senate Democrats this week in demanding that the Republican majority commit to protecting Social Security, signing a bicameral letter urging Congress to safeguard the retirement benefits millions of Americans have earned, as The Hill reported.”
“He opposed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, which increased the risk of Social Security cuts while delivering giveaways to corporate special interests, and he has earned the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC.”
“Instead of standing with Wall Street and special interests, Chris Pappas is standing up for New Hampshire seniors and working families by protecting the benefits they have earned and paid into over a lifetime of work.”
“He’s seen firsthand how much Granite Staters depend on Social Security, meeting with seniors and advocates across New Hampshire and hearing directly about the difference these earned benefits make in their lives — and his record proves he will always fight to protect Social Security.”
“Pappas opposed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, which included a provision Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised as being a “backdoor for privatizing Social Security.””
“At a candidate forum today hosted by AARP New Hampshire, Chris Pappas made clear that he will always stand with New Hampshire’s seniors and protect Social Security — and he’s the only candidate in the race who will do that.”
“After a lifetime of hard work, New Hampshire seniors deserve to retire with dignity. Programs like Social Security and Medicare are foundational to the American bargain: If you work hard and play by the rules, the benefits you’ve paid into will be there.”
Bar members of Congress from becoming lobbyists after they leave
Ban officials from betting on prediction markets
Hold Supreme Court justices to binding ethics rules
Stop presidents from profiting from their office
Tighten ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for Congress and the executive branch
Give an independent watchdog power to enforce ethics rules
Step up investigations and penalties for corrupt officials
Keep members' families off their payroll and out of lobbying
End corruption in Washington
Extend the lobbying ban beyond Congress
“He refuses to take corporate PAC money, broke with Democratic House leadership to support a stock trading ban, and consistently leads efforts in Congress to ban members from trading stocks.”
“We’ve got to stand up to an administration where the corruption and grift is right out in the open and insist on tougher ethical standards and accountability, and we’ve got to get big money out of our political system. Those are things that I fought for my entire political career.”
“He is leading the fight for ethics reform and cracking down on corruption in Washington, sponsoring the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act and the No Getting Rich in Congress Act to ensure elected officials are working for their constituents, not their own financial interests.”
“Pappas led the successful effort to demand a House investigation into corruption and insider trading occurring on prediction markets and he supports a ban on members of Congress and government employees from trading on political prediction markets when they have or could easily get inside information through their jobs.”
“I’m fighting to pass a stock trading ban for members of the House and Senate. Making sure that no one’s participating in these prediction markets where they can have inside information and be padding their bottom line.”
“In Congress, Pappas, who recently joined the End Corruption Caucus, has led efforts to ban Congressional stock trading, strengthen regulations on dark money in our elections, and make the Office of Congressional Ethics permanent.”
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to protect Granite Staters’ health care access and hard-earned benefits, stand up to corruption and special interests, and fight every day to make life more affordable for New Hampshire families.”
“Pappas is a cosponsor of the Restore Trust in Congress Act to prohibit members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks.”
“While Sununu is running for Senate again to continue to do the bidding of corporate special interests, Pappas is running to take on corruption and lower costs for New Hampshire families.”
“For Chris representing Granite Staters in Congress will always be about public service, not self-service. That means rooting out corruption in Washington by closing the loopholes that allow current and former officials to get rich off their positions.”
“He supports the No Getting Rich in Congress Act, which would strengthen reporting requirements for lobbying to ensure members of Congress and their spouses aren’t engaging in shadow lobbying.”
“He believes that ethics reforms must also extend to the Supreme Court, and the DISCLOSE Act would strengthen regulations on dark money and require organizations that spend on elections and judicial nominations to disclose their donors.”
“Pappas introduced the bipartisan Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now (CLEAN) Act to codify the Office of Congressional Ethics, now called the Office of Congressional Conduct, the only independent internal watchdog that probes ethical breaches in Congress.”
“He supports the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026, which bans members of Congress and government employees from trading on political prediction markets when they have or could easily get inside information through their jobs.”
“He backed the Fighting Foreign Influence Act, which would impose a lifetime ban on former members of Congress, U.S. military officers, and senior executive branch officials from lobbying on behalf of a foreign government.”
“Presidents shouldn’t be able to deliver no-bid contracts to donors, reward big corporations for pet project funding through quid-pro-quo deals, or use insider info to cash in on under-regulated prediction markets.”
“Chris Pappas believes that it is essential for Congress to start cracking down on the Trump Administration’s pay-to-play practices, and it’s time to start looking at common-sense ways to ensure prediction markets aren’t a vehicle for insider trading.”
“Chris knows we must get dark money out of politics and put power back in the hands of the people. He supports overturning Citizens United, requiring dark money groups to disclose their donors, and putting an end to Washington’s revolving door – including a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress lobbying for foreign governments.”
“Public service is a public trust, and Chris stood up to his own party to support legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks and getting rich off of inside information. He successfully led the effort to force a vote on the House floor, despite resistance from both parties’ leadership.”
“He refuses to take corporate PAC money, broke with Democratic House leadership to support a stock trading ban, and consistently leads efforts in Congress to ban members from trading stocks.”
“We’ve got to stand up to an administration where the corruption and grift is right out in the open and insist on tougher ethical standards and accountability, and we’ve got to get big money out of our political system. Those are things that I fought for my entire political career.”
“In Congress, Pappas, who recently joined the End Corruption Caucus, has led efforts to ban Congressional stock trading, strengthen regulations on dark money in our elections, and make the Office of Congressional Ethics permanent.”
“We have to overturn the Citizens United decision. We have to work to provide disclosure. People need to know who’s trying to influence their votes and trying to influence policies in Congress.”
“We’ve got to unmask these wealthy donors, the billionaires and the big companies that are flooding the airwaves and are flooding the zone every time an election is rolling around. The American people should know who’s trying to influence their votes, and the DISCLOSE Act would require disclosure above a certain amount of contributions to organizations that are seeking to influence votes, airing ads, doing voter contact, or doing all the work around elections, because we’ve got to make sure that we are paying close attention to who’s behind those messages, so that we can have a critical eye as consumers of this information.”
“That’s why I don’t take corporate PAC money, and I’ve got legislation to unmask these dark money groups, so we at least know who’s trying to influence our votes.”
“Chris knows we must get dark money out of politics and put power back in the hands of the people. He supports overturning Citizens United, requiring dark money groups to disclose their donors, and putting an end to Washington’s revolving door – including a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress lobbying for foreign governments.”
Rein in executive overreach and restore the balance of powers
Limit the president's power to impose tariffs without Congress
Restore Congress's power to decide when the country goes to war
“Congress is a critical check on executive power so that decisions of war and peace live up to the principles that have guided us for nearly 250 years, no matter who the president is.”
“We need Congress to step up to the plate. I’m going to support a war powers resolution this week that makes it clear that it’s the American people, through their elected representatives, that should be making decisions about when we go to war.”
“We need Congress to stand up and do its job. Right now, we do not have meaningful checks and balances in Washington. We have a Congress that feels that it’s part and parcel of the Executive Branch of our government. And that’s a recipe for disaster when it comes to trying to mobilize the support we need to defend Social Security, to protect funding for things that New Hampshire deeply cares about and impacts people’s lives here”
“I think this is a moment where we have to be doing the work in the people’s house on these major issues and not just allowing the court and the administration to be driving the train, so whether that issue is immigration, whether it’s housing, where we did our job and passed a bipartisan bill with overwhelming support, we’ve got to be responding to the short and long term needs of this country and figuring out how we have a system of coequal branches of government that can actually deliver for our citizens.”
“Pappas doesn’t take corporate PAC money, has sponsored legislation like the DISCLOSE Act to stop billionaires and corporate special interests from secretly buying our elections, and is fighting to make life more affordable for hardworking Granite Staters.”
“While Sununu chose Wall Street over Main Street and sold New Hampshire out to corporate special interests, Pappas doesn’t take a dime of corporate PAC money, and is fighting to stand up to Wall Street and put New Hampshire homeowners, renters, and families first.”
“Chris Pappas knows the system is rigged against people and in favor of corporate special interests, dark money groups, and entrenched politicians. He’s running for Senate because he understands that we need to change the way that Washington works and bring long-overdue reforms to a broken system.”
“Chris Pappas believes that the only way we can ensure candidates running for office put people first – not corporate PAC money – is by stopping corporate special interests from having an outsized role in our elections.”
“Chris Pappas believes that elected officials should be serving their constituents, not themselves and that it’s time to shut the revolving door on political self-interest in Washington.”
“When a new president takes office, their first priority should be delivering on promises made to working Americans, not delivering handouts to wealthy donors and powerful allies.”
“He is working to help pass the No Getting Rich in Congress Act, which would strengthen lobbying reporting requirements to ensure the President, Vice President, and their spouses aren’t engaging in shadow lobbying.”
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to lower housing costs and put Granite Staters first by backing tax cuts that help bring home ownership within reach for more Americans and cutting red tape making it harder to build new housing. He’ll continue to take on Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices on lumber, furniture, appliances and other materials used to build and furnish new homes and buildings.”
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Chris will continue to prioritize making housing more accessible and affordable, streamlining bureaucracy and incentivizing more construction, and bringing together private and public sector leaders to develop solutions that meet the needs of communities in every corner of our state.”
“That’s why Chris Pappas for Senate has released its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire — a plan to tackle the most pressing economic issues facing people in the Granite State right now, from lowering utility costs for families to making housing more affordable.”
“Chris is fighting to tackle the housing affordability crisis by taking on Wall Street firms that are driving up costs, cutting red tape to build more housing, supporting first-time homebuyers, and working to make homeownership attainable for hardworking families again.”
Stop large investors from outbidding families for homes
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to lower housing costs and put Granite Staters first by backing tax cuts that help bring home ownership within reach for more Americans and cutting red tape making it harder to build new housing. He’ll continue to take on Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices on lumber, furniture, appliances and other materials used to build and furnish new homes and buildings.”
“Homeownership shouldn’t be a far off dream but for many first-time homebuyers the upfront costs are insurmountable. That’s why Chris supports the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, which would give first time homebuyers a tax cut to help them afford a down payment.”
“Chris is fighting to expand access to homeownership for those who’ve served and introduced legislation to better inform veterans of opportunities provided by the VA Home Loan program so that they can access the benefits they’ve earned.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas is running for U.S Senate to lower costs for Granite Staters, and he knows that hardworking families should not be priced out of the communities where they want to live and work. That’s why he’s championed legislation to combat the housing crisis in New Hampshire by expanding affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and helping first-time homebuyers get ahead.”
“In the Senate, he will continue fighting to lower costs, expand housing opportunities, and make the dream of homeownership more attainable for families across New Hampshire.”
“The package is the most significant housing affordability legislation in decades and includes several Pappas-led provisions that would cut red-tape making it easier to build new homes, boost America’s housing supply, and help more veterans purchase homes.”
“Chris Pappas is committed to making homeownership a reality for every Granite Stater, and he’s running for Senate to expand affordable housing options across New Hampshire.”
“In Congress, Pappas cosponsored the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025, the Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act, the Accelerating Home Building Act, and the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act — legislation designed to boost housing construction, expand opportunities for first-time buyers, and reduce barriers to affordable homeownership.”
“Chris is working to make homeownership a reality for more Granite Staters by cutting red tape for communities to build more homes, providing tax cuts to help first-time home buyers, and supporting the financing and development of affordable housing.”
“Chris is fighting to tackle the housing affordability crisis by taking on Wall Street firms that are driving up costs, cutting red tape to build more housing, supporting first-time homebuyers, and working to make homeownership attainable for hardworking families again.”
Expand housing tax credits like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Preserve and repair existing affordable housing
“Chris is an original co-sponsor of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to help build and restore affordable housing across the country by expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.”
“He is also leading legislation to lower the cost of building new housing developments by establishing a grant program to reduce building project costs and speed the development of new housing.”
“Last week, Pappas joined bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate to pass the landmark housing bill, only for President Trump to abruptly cancel the planned signing ceremony leaving the effort in limbo. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would also provide funding and cut red tape to help build more homes for the middle-class and lower the cost of housing by blocking Wall Street hedge funds and private equity firms from buying up single-family homes.”
“So we’ve got to straighten this out, and the only way we do that is to flip the majority in the Senate and focus on affordability, how we build a fair economy, how we invest in things like housing and healthcare and childcare.”
“This summer, Pappas also joined the bipartisan effort to pass the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which provides critical funding and cuts red tape to help build more affordable housing.”
“Instead of giving big tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations, let’s invest in the middle class, in things like housing and child care, that will grow the economic pie and provide some relief to folks who need it.”
“Chris is working to make homeownership a reality for more Granite Staters by cutting red tape for communities to build more homes, providing tax cuts to help first-time home buyers, and supporting the financing and development of affordable housing.”
Cut red tape and speed up permits for home building
Change zoning rules to allow more homes
Use tax credits and incentives to spur home building
Invest public money in building new homes
Lower the cost of building homes
Build more apartments, ADUs and other kinds of homes
“New Hampshire’s workforce and affordable housing shortages go hand and hand. If you want more businesses and economic opportunity, you need more housing and more people living and working in town”
“Homes should be owned by Granite Staters, not Wall Street firms that squeeze working families for every dollar they can. I’m fighting to cut red tape to make it easier to build new units and I’ll work to make building materials more affordable for local businesses so we can increase housing supply and keep costs down.”
“Chris is also a lead sponsor of the Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Act which would increase loan limits for manufactured housing and allow property improvement loans to be used for constructing accessory dwelling units.”
“Chris knows that we need to tackle housing from every angle and he’s fighting both to build new units and to help families afford essential improvements and repairs that allow them to remain in their existing homes.”
“Addressing New Hampshire’s housing shortage will require adding nearly 90,000 units in the coming years. That’s why Chris is backing legislation to support homebuilders, cut red tape, and add desperately needed units to increase the supply of housing and bring down costs.”
“He is also leading legislation to lower the cost of building new housing developments by establishing a grant program to reduce building project costs and speed the development of new housing.”
“We need to build smarter in New Hampshire. There are too many people that are being priced out right now, and we need to focus on increasing supply, giving our communities the tools to think creatively, to revamp zoning, to adopt best practices.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas is running for U.S Senate to lower costs for Granite Staters, and he knows that hardworking families should not be priced out of the communities where they want to live and work. That’s why he’s championed legislation to combat the housing crisis in New Hampshire by expanding affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and helping first-time homebuyers get ahead.”
“The package is the most significant housing affordability legislation in decades and includes several Pappas-led provisions that would cut red-tape making it easier to build new homes, boost America’s housing supply, and help more veterans purchase homes.”
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Chris will continue to prioritize making housing more accessible and affordable, streamlining bureaucracy and incentivizing more construction, and bringing together private and public sector leaders to develop solutions that meet the needs of communities in every corner of our state.”
“Homes should be owned by Granite Staters, not Wall Street firms that squeeze working families for every dollar they can. I’m fighting to cut red tape to make it easier to build new units and I’ll work to make building materials more affordable for local businesses so we can increase housing supply and keep costs down.”
“Last week, Pappas joined bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate to pass the landmark housing bill, only for President Trump to abruptly cancel the planned signing ceremony leaving the effort in limbo. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would also provide funding and cut red tape to help build more homes for the middle-class and lower the cost of housing by blocking Wall Street hedge funds and private equity firms from buying up single-family homes.”
“Pappas is fighting back against Wall Street investors that are buying up housing and manufactured home communities, driving up rents and making it harder for families to stay in their homes.”
“I was very proud to vote for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act that made its way through Congress. [A] bipartisan bill [that] wasn’t signed into law by Trump, but he let it become law without his signature. And that bill does a few things: takes on Wall Street’s practice of gobbling up single-family homes and jacking up housing costs, cuts red tape and makes it easier to build, and provides direct grants to communities that are thinking creatively about how to rezone and build below-market-rate units.”
Cut red tape and rules that make homes slower and costlier to build
Speed up and simplify permits and approvals for new homes
Reform zoning to allow more homes, like apartments and ADUs
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to lower housing costs and put Granite Staters first by backing tax cuts that help bring home ownership within reach for more Americans and cutting red tape making it harder to build new housing. He’ll continue to take on Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices on lumber, furniture, appliances and other materials used to build and furnish new homes and buildings.”
“Homes should be owned by Granite Staters, not Wall Street firms that squeeze working families for every dollar they can. I’m fighting to cut red tape to make it easier to build new units and I’ll work to make building materials more affordable for local businesses so we can increase housing supply and keep costs down.”
“Addressing New Hampshire’s housing shortage will require adding nearly 90,000 units in the coming years. That’s why Chris is backing legislation to support homebuilders, cut red tape, and add desperately needed units to increase the supply of housing and bring down costs.”
“Chris’s Accelerating Home Building Act — bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support local governments in speeding up the permitting and home building process — would cut unnecessary red tape making it harder for homebuilders to build the new units our communities desperately need.”
“The package is the most significant housing affordability legislation in decades and includes several Pappas-led provisions that would cut red-tape making it easier to build new homes, boost America’s housing supply, and help more veterans purchase homes.”
“Last week, Pappas joined bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate to pass the landmark housing bill, only for President Trump to abruptly cancel the planned signing ceremony leaving the effort in limbo. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would also provide funding and cut red tape to help build more homes for the middle-class and lower the cost of housing by blocking Wall Street hedge funds and private equity firms from buying up single-family homes.”
“This summer, Pappas also joined the bipartisan effort to pass the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which provides critical funding and cuts red tape to help build more affordable housing.”
“I was very proud to vote for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act that made its way through Congress. [A] bipartisan bill [that] wasn’t signed into law by Trump, but he let it become law without his signature. And that bill does a few things: takes on Wall Street’s practice of gobbling up single-family homes and jacking up housing costs, cuts red tape and makes it easier to build, and provides direct grants to communities that are thinking creatively about how to rezone and build below-market-rate units.”
“We got to do a lot more of this, and we do need to make sure that we’re relaxing and providing waivers for affordable housing developers through the Build America Buy America provisions. That’s something I’ve been advocating for.”
“Chris is working to make homeownership a reality for more Granite Staters by cutting red tape for communities to build more homes, providing tax cuts to help first-time home buyers, and supporting the financing and development of affordable housing.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Chris will continue to prioritize making housing more accessible and affordable, streamlining bureaucracy and incentivizing more construction, and bringing together private and public sector leaders to develop solutions that meet the needs of communities in every corner of our state.”
“Chris is fighting to tackle the housing affordability crisis by taking on Wall Street firms that are driving up costs, cutting red tape to build more housing, supporting first-time homebuyers, and working to make homeownership attainable for hardworking families again.”
Reform zoning rules to allow more homes to be built
Tie federal funding to places that allow and build more housing
“We need to build smarter in New Hampshire. There are too many people that are being priced out right now, and we need to focus on increasing supply, giving our communities the tools to think creatively, to revamp zoning, to adopt best practices.”
“I was very proud to vote for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act that made its way through Congress. [A] bipartisan bill [that] wasn’t signed into law by Trump, but he let it become law without his signature. And that bill does a few things: takes on Wall Street’s practice of gobbling up single-family homes and jacking up housing costs, cuts red tape and makes it easier to build, and provides direct grants to communities that are thinking creatively about how to rezone and build below-market-rate units.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas is running for U.S Senate to lower costs for Granite Staters, and he knows that hardworking families should not be priced out of the communities where they want to live and work. That’s why he’s championed legislation to combat the housing crisis in New Hampshire by expanding affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and helping first-time homebuyers get ahead.”
“Chris Pappas is committed to making homeownership a reality for every Granite Stater, and he’s running for Senate to expand affordable housing options across New Hampshire.”
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“Pappas recently introduced the Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act, which would incentivize manufactured home park owners to sell the park to community residents or nonprofits, rather than another developer or landlord. This would help more Granite Staters stay in their homes by protecting residents in manufactured homes from excessive rent increases.”
“Everyone’s got a role to play to solve this problem, but when greed and profit drives corporations to come in here and jack up the cost of housing and disrupt the lives of community members that have been here for decades, there should be no place for that.”
“We’re 90,000 units short of where we need to be by the end of the next decade statewide, so we’ve got a lot of progress to make and Granite State businesses like Bensonwood are helping chart the path forward. That’s one of the reasons why the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in Washington is so important.”
“Pappas is spearheading legislation like the Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act, which would incentivize manufactured home community owners to sell land to community residents — such as those at the Meadows in Contoocook, which Pappas visited earlier this year — or nonprofits instead of another developer or landlord. This would help more Granite Staters stay in their homes by protecting against excessive rent increases by out-of-state companies.”
Give Congress, not the President, the power over tariffs
Exempt small businesses and groceries from tariffs
Repay businesses, farmers and families for tariff costs
“The Small Business Liberation Act would exempt all small businesses, the backbone of our economy in New Hampshire, from the tariffs announced by the Trump administration on his so-called Liberation Day.”
“The CANADA Act would exempt New Hampshire’s Main Street businesses from these disastrous tariffs with New Hampshire’s closest international trading partner, Canada.”
“Pappas’s Small Business RELIEF Act would exempt New Hampshire small businesses from global baseline and reciprocal tariffs and issue refunds to those that have already been forced to shoulder the costs of Washington’s trade war.”
“That’s why I’m fighting to end Trump’s tariffs and calling for the Trump Administration to refund small businesses for the overpayments they were forced to make. I’ll keep pushing back against corporate price gouging that is making it harder for Granite State families to afford basic goods they need to survive.”
“That’s why Pappas is pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs that are driving up grocery costs and most everyday essentials while hurting our small businesses.”
“A cosponsor of the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, Pappas has introduced legislation to lower grocery costs by preventing the President from enacting tariffs on food.”
“Pappas is also fighting to exempt New Hampshire small businesses from tariffs and refund the money they’ve already paid — especially following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s trade war — because he believes Granite Staters shouldn’t have to pay the price for reckless economic policies that make it harder to afford the basics.”
“That’s why I’ve worked to introduce legislation that would exempt small businesses, our Main Street businesses that drive our economy, and give refunds so that people can see some immediate relief.”
“Pappas is working to roll back reckless tariffs that are increasing costs of baby and children’s products like car seats, strollers, and clothes for New Hampshire families and he is calling for stronger oversight to protect parents from corporate price gouging.”
“It’s time for the Trump Administration to abandon their reckless tariff policies and admit what we’ve known since the beginning: These tariffs are inflationary, illegal, and a drag on working families and the American economy.”
“I fundamentally believe that the tariff power rests with Congress, that is clear in the Constitution. And so I continue to propose legislation to exempt our small businesses, to make sure that customers get the refunds that they deserve here.”
“Families in my district paid $1,700 more last year for everything they need as a result of these tariffs, so rolling back policies that are actively raising costs would be a good place to start.”
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
“I’m fighting to exempt small businesses and to overturn Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs that are weighing down our economy and creating so much uncertainty. We must focus on supporting our Main Street small businesses, lowering costs, and building a fair economy.”
“In Congress, Pappas sponsored the CANADA Act, which would exempt small businesses from tariffs on Canadian goods, and fought to pass the bill through the House.”
“He helped pass the most significant federal housing law in decades, introduced the bill to suspend the federal gas tax to deliver relief at the pump, and he’s working to exempt New Hampshire small businesses from Trump’s trade war and to issue refunds to those that have already been forced to shoulder the costs.”
“That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to exempt small businesses from tariffs. I’ve also introduced legislation with colleagues to exempt groceries from tariffs.”
“He is also leading the effort to protect Granite Staters from the disastrous Trump tariffs that have created record-high prices and reimburse small businesses for the tens of thousands of dollars they’ve been forced to pay.”
“Chris’s bipartisan legislation would repeal the Trump tariffs for small businesses and refund those businesses the hard-earned money they have been forced to pay.”
“Chris Pappas is fighting to lower grocery costs by taking on corporate price gouging and opposing Trump’s reckless tariffs that act as a tax on working families.”
“He supports rolling back harmful new tariffs on food and everyday essentials, cracking down on AI-driven price discrimination, and protecting the nutrition assistance programs that thousands of working Granite Staters rely on.”
“Chris Pappas will continue to fight back against Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war and costly tariffs and he will always stand up for New Hampshire’s small businesses.”
“He also championed the CANADA Act, which would protect U.S.-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada, protecting New Hampshire’s economy and preserving the cross-border commerce that so many Granite State businesses depend on.”
“Tourism is one of the biggest sectors in New Hampshire, and so this is collateral damage from Donald Trump’s reckless trade war with what should be our closest trading partner and our closest ally, Canada. People here just don’t get it. It makes no sense. We’ve got to figure out how we can overcome and get around this, and ultimately, we need some political will in Congress to do it.”
“The tariffs that the president has put in place are raising prices for things that we need, and it’s alienating some of our key partners, including countries in Europe, and Canada, that we should be working with as best as possible.”
“As new tariffs on Canada take effect and are already hurting New Hampshire small businesses, Congressman Chris Pappas is calling on Donald Trump to abandon his costly tariff taxes while his likely Republican opponent John Sununu stands with Trump.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas knows that Trump’s tariffs are a tax on hardworking Granite Staters — that’s why he is fighting to provide relief and protect the small businesses that power New Hampshire’s economy.”
“Chris is pushing back against President Trump’s reckless tariffs that have created chaos and uncertainty in our economy, raised prices for consumers, and needlessly increased costs by tens of thousands of dollars on New Hampshire small businesses.”
Restore and protect federal support for clean energy
“As affordability continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across New Hampshire, Congressman Chris Pappas is fighting to lower energy costs for Granite Staters. From advancing legislation to lower utility costs for working families to championing clean, homegrown energy solutions, Pappas is laying out a people-first energy agenda focused on lowering costs today and building a more reliable and sustainable future.”
“So we need to pursue true energy independence and develop more homegrown, clean sources of energy. We’re beginning to do that as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for businesses to install rooftop solar, tax credits for homes to install heat pumps and be more energy efficient and lower bills, and so that absolutely should be a priority.”
“This administration tried pulling the plug on offshore wind projects that were nearly complete and ready to deliver clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes here on the New England grid. So we have to be thinking about the future. We are losing jobs in the clean energy sector as a result of the cuts that this administration has made. I’m working to restore that.”
“Chris served three terms on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, where he fought to expand Medicaid, invest in renewable energy, and protect funding for Planned Parenthood.”
“Chris is fighting to protect our natural environment, address the existential threat of climate change, and invest in lower-cost, clean energy solutions.”
“That is why he secured federal funding to bolster clean energy in New Hampshire, build out EV charging infrastructure, and help families weatherize their homes and invest in alternative energies that keep their costs down.”
“That’s why Chris Pappas is working to lower energy costs for New Hampshire by pushing for energy tax cuts for the middle class, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and fighting to protect families who rely on LIHEAP to heat their homes in the winter.”
“As affordability continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across New Hampshire, Congressman Chris Pappas is fighting to lower energy costs for Granite Staters. From advancing legislation to lower utility costs for working families to championing clean, homegrown energy solutions, Pappas is laying out a people-first energy agenda focused on lowering costs today and building a more reliable and sustainable future.”
“So we’re fighting on a bipartisan basis to defend this program. I’ve led efforts to call on the appropriators in Congress to fully fund our commitment to LIHEAP, and that’s important not just for energy bills.”
“I introduced legislation a couple months ago on energy prices and looking to create a new tax rebate for working class families for their energy bills”
“I’m working to defend the LIHEAP program, which the administration thought to zero out in their budget. This is the home heating assistance program that so many families in New Hampshire depend on, especially during the winter months, to keep their houses warm and keep the lights on.”
“While Sununu is profiting from inflated oil and gas costs, the New Hampshire Bulletin highlighted how Pappas is fighting to provide relief for New Hampshire families, including through his recently introduced American Homes First Act, which would increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).”
“That’s why Chris Pappas for Senate has released its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire — a plan to tackle the most pressing economic issues facing people in the Granite State right now, from lowering utility costs for families to making housing more affordable.”
“Chris believes that Granite Staters should not have to worry about how they can afford to heat their homes, turn their lights on, or fill up their gas tanks.”
“That’s why he’s fighting to lower energy costs for New Hampshire families by cutting energy taxes, protecting heating assistance programs like LIHEAP, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and defending clean energy tax credits that reduce costs, promote sustainability, and create jobs.”
“He is standing up to the Trump Administration, which has spent the last year trying to roll back affordable energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act that would lower energy costs for small businesses and families.”
“So we need to pursue true energy independence and develop more homegrown, clean sources of energy. We’re beginning to do that as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for businesses to install rooftop solar, tax credits for homes to install heat pumps and be more energy efficient and lower bills, and so that absolutely should be a priority.”
“Pappas also wrote bipartisan legislation to cut taxes for middle-class families grappling with high energy costs, which would save households hundreds of dollars a year on energy.”
“Chris is fighting to protect our natural environment, address the existential threat of climate change, and invest in lower-cost, clean energy solutions.”
“Chris supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy to meet the needs of Granite Staters, lower costs, and ensure America can become truly energy independent.”
“That is why he secured federal funding to bolster clean energy in New Hampshire, build out EV charging infrastructure, and help families weatherize their homes and invest in alternative energies that keep their costs down.”
“We need to be spurring more energy development, we need more power on our grid here in New England and across the country, but [Republicans’] energy strategy has been to put all the eggs in the basket of fossil fuels, and we’ve seen through this war in Iran how disastrous that can be.”
“So we need to pursue true energy independence and develop more homegrown, clean sources of energy. We’re beginning to do that as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for businesses to install rooftop solar, tax credits for homes to install heat pumps and be more energy efficient and lower bills, and so that absolutely should be a priority.”
“Chris supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy to meet the needs of Granite Staters, lower costs, and ensure America can become truly energy independent.”
“In Congress, Chris has also worked to safeguard American interests by bolstering American manufacturing and domestic energy production, which is not just critical for our economic well-being, but also an essential national security priority.”
Restore the energy tax credits and investments that were cut
“This administration tried pulling the plug on offshore wind projects that were nearly complete and ready to deliver clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes here on the New England grid. So we have to be thinking about the future. We are losing jobs in the clean energy sector as a result of the cuts that this administration has made. I’m working to restore that.”
Hold big oil companies accountable for prices and practices
“This legislation will also hold oil and gas companies accountable, making sure they pass the benefits of this tax cut on to the consumers struggling to fill their gas tanks.”
“The fact is, we need a senator who’s going to take on corporate special interests, who’s going to take on the profiteering by the big oil companies who are reaping record profits at our expense.”
“So we need to pursue true energy independence and develop more homegrown, clean sources of energy. We’re beginning to do that as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for businesses to install rooftop solar, tax credits for homes to install heat pumps and be more energy efficient and lower bills, and so that absolutely should be a priority.”
“That is why he secured federal funding to bolster clean energy in New Hampshire, build out EV charging infrastructure, and help families weatherize their homes and invest in alternative energies that keep their costs down.”
“Earlier this month, Pappas introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 — new legislation to deliver relief at the gas pump by suspending the federal gas tax.”
“Our bill, The Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, would suspend the federal gas tax and provide immediate relief to families and small businesses grappling with high fuel prices while maintaining the investments needed to keep our infrastructure strong.”
“After Trump launched his reckless war of choice in Iran, Pappas called for a suspension of the federal gas tax to lower fuel and transportation costs driving up prices.”
“Pappas is leading the fight to provide relief at the pump and lower costs for Granite State families and small businesses by suspending the federal gas tax through the 2026 fiscal year.”
Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills
Lower health care and prescription drug costs
Make child care more affordable
Roll back tariffs to bring prices down
Crack down on corporations driving up prices
End the wars that are raising prices
Cut taxes for working families
Reverse the recent federal budget law and cuts that raised costs
“This spring, Chris Pappas for Senate rolled out its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, cut taxes for working families like Manny’s, and make it easier for Granite Staters to not only get by, but get ahead.”
“Congressman Chris Pappas is running for U.S Senate to lower costs for Granite Staters, and he knows that hardworking families should not be priced out of the communities where they want to live and work. That’s why he’s championed legislation to combat the housing crisis in New Hampshire by expanding affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and helping first-time homebuyers get ahead.”
“In the Senate, he will continue fighting to lower costs, expand housing opportunities, and make the dream of homeownership more attainable for families across New Hampshire.”
“He is fighting to lower costs, strengthen the middle class and ensure hardworking families have the opportunity not just to get by, but to get ahead.”
“Families in my district paid $1,700 more last year for everything they need as a result of these tariffs, so rolling back policies that are actively raising costs would be a good place to start.”
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to protect Granite Staters’ health care access and hard-earned benefits, stand up to corruption and special interests, and fight every day to make life more affordable for New Hampshire families.”
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to lower costs for New Hampshire families and small businesses and create a freer, fairer future for Granite Staters.”
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
“That’s why Chris Pappas for Senate has released its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire — a plan to tackle the most pressing economic issues facing people in the Granite State right now, from lowering utility costs for families to making housing more affordable.”
“Chris is also pushing back against Trump’s tariffs and corporate price gouging that are driving up the cost of everyday essentials like baby formula, car seats, and children’s clothing.”
“Earlier this month, Chris Pappas for Senate released the third plank of its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, focused on bringing down grocery costs for Granite Staters by taking on Trump’s tariffs, cracking down on corporate and AI-driven price gouging, and fighting to protect critical nutrition assistance programs.”
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
“Chris Pappas is fighting to lower grocery costs by taking on corporate price gouging and opposing Trump’s reckless tariffs that act as a tax on working families.”
Work with allies and trade partners while building up manufacturing
“We can’t produce everything we need in the United States. We should be producing more things here in the United States and supporting our manufacturers, but we should absolutely be working with allies and other democracies of the world, especially Canada, where people in New Hampshire have such close relationships.”
“In Congress, Chris has also worked to safeguard American interests by bolstering American manufacturing and domestic energy production, which is not just critical for our economic well-being, but also an essential national security priority.”
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“Too many New Hampshire families are struggling to afford their everyday costs, and Granite Staters are being priced out — at the grocery store, the doctor’s office, and even in their own homes”
“He is running for Senate to take on the corporate special interests that are raking in record profits while hardworking families struggle at the checkout line.”
“Chris believes that putting food on the table shouldn’t break the bank. Every senior, veteran, parent, and child deserves affordable, accessible groceries — and Washington should be on their side, not rigging the system for corporate special interests.”
“As costs continue to skyrocket under reckless tariffs, senseless war, and corporate greed, Chris Pappas is focusing on delivering relief for New Hampshire families — a commitment he will take to the U.S. Senate.”
“We need to fight to create a fairer economy, to lower costs, to support things like housing and health care and child care that I’m hearing about all across the state of New Hampshire.”
Fund border security with more agents and resources
Invest in border technology, including drug detection at ports of entry
“Chris supports comprehensive, common-sense immigration reform that will help fix our broken system and allow immigrants who work hard and follow the rules get a shot at their American dream. It must also address security on our border by enhancing infrastructure and technology to keep our country safe.”
“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”
“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”
Raise training and conduct standards for immigration agents
Focus immigration enforcement on dangerous criminals
“We need serious accountability measures in the [DHS] bill and we didn’t get that in the bill that was presented to the House last week. That’s why I voted no.”
“They have plenty of funding right now. They had $75 billion that they received in the reconciliation bill last year that they could use for all sorts of good standards and better training, and all the things that our local departments are doing to better equip our officers for the 21st Century, to focus on the community and to keep our country safe. So we need to spell that out in the bill.”
“We support efforts going after criminals, going after the worst of the worst, but terrorizing communities, dividing Americans in a very cynical, political way, is not how DHS should be operating right now.”
“Chris appreciates the job that our law enforcement officers do every day at the local, state, and federal levels and believes ICE should enforce our laws professionally. However it is clear that the federal government cannot continue to operate in a way that impedes local law enforcement, erodes trust, and puts communities at risk.”
Focus immigration enforcement on violent criminals, not law-abiding immigrants
“We support efforts going after criminals, going after the worst of the worst, but terrorizing communities, dividing Americans in a very cynical, political way, is not how DHS should be operating right now.”
“Chris believes that ICE must focus on their core mission: ensuring that individuals who are here illegally, who are violent, and breaking our laws are deported.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Include border security and enforcement in immigration reform
“The fact is, we’ve got work to do in Congress to make sure we have sensible immigration laws that ensure that they’re consistent with our values here in the United States.”
“Chris supports comprehensive, common-sense immigration reform that will help fix our broken system and allow immigrants who work hard and follow the rules get a shot at their American dream. It must also address security on our border by enhancing infrastructure and technology to keep our country safe.”
“As the great-grandson of immigrants, Chris understands that legal immigration helps make our nation stronger. Immigrants enrich our communities, grow our economy, and are vital to the future of this country.”
“As the great-grandson of immigrants, Chris understands that legal immigration helps make our nation stronger. Immigrants enrich our communities, grow our economy, and are vital to the future of this country.”
Increase funding for Border Patrol and border security
Tie immigration enforcement funding to conduct rules and oversight
Cut or redirect ICE and deportation funding
“We need serious accountability measures in the [DHS] bill and we didn’t get that in the bill that was presented to the House last week. That’s why I voted no.”
“They have plenty of funding right now. They had $75 billion that they received in the reconciliation bill last year that they could use for all sorts of good standards and better training, and all the things that our local departments are doing to better equip our officers for the 21st Century, to focus on the community and to keep our country safe. So we need to spell that out in the bill.”
“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”
“We have to be trusting local officials. And I think whether it’s the governor, the mayor, the local police chief in Minneapolis, other members of law enforcement, they know their communities better than anyone else here. And so I think their voice in terms of this conversation around what ICE has been doing to run roughshod over local communities, to break the trust that law enforcement has worked so hard to build with communities, especially in a place like Minneapolis, that’s the damage that ICE is doing, which goes well beyond individual operations.”
“The ruling about temporary protected status not only impacts Haitians and Syrians, but it has implications for people from Ukraine and Nepal and Venezuela and others that are here legally in the United States under temporary protected status. These are folks who are part of our communities, who are working, who came here legally, and I think it’s up to the Congress to figure out how we can come together on a bipartisan basis and ensure that we’re providing common sense extensions.”
“After New Hampshire was left in the dark by the Trump Administration, Chris joined local leaders and citizens to successfully block an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the town of Merrimack and introduced legislation to preserve local control before any new facility is constructed.”
Expand mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans
Extend VA care to more veterans, like those exposed to toxins
“A member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Pappas will always fight to ensure those who’ve served our country receive the health care benefits they’ve earned.”
“Chris Pappas is pushing to reverse the Trump Administration’s health care cuts, strengthen the Affordable Care Act by making tax credits permanent, expand access to telehealth, cut red tape for small businesses and families seeking coverage, and ensure veterans receive the care they’ve earned.”
“Chris introduced and passed legislation to provide a cost-of-living increase for veterans and military families, fought to reduce backlogs and wait times for care, and helped expand VA health care to millions of veterans suffering from toxic exposure.”
“Chris is also fighting to expand access to telehealth, cut red tape for small businesses and families seeking coverage, and ensure veterans receive the care they’ve earned.”
“Chris has fought to ensure our heroes receive the services, support, and respect they have earned, because no veteran should have to fight another battle just to get the care they need when they return home.”
“And Chris fought to ensure veterans have access to needed mental health care, helping over 50,000 veterans with free emergency suicide prevention care and saving VA over $65 million in health care costs.”
“Chris has fought against the Trump Administration’s plan to fire 80,000 VA staff – many of whom are veterans themselves – and helped secure the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, protecting veterans at risk of foreclosure after the abrupt cancellation of a VA program by the Trump Administration.”
Expand mental health care for veterans and service members
Strengthen veteran suicide prevention and crisis care
“And Chris fought to ensure veterans have access to needed mental health care, helping over 50,000 veterans with free emergency suicide prevention care and saving VA over $65 million in health care costs.”
Make veterans' benefits keep up with the cost of living
“Chris introduced and passed legislation to provide a cost-of-living increase for veterans and military families, fought to reduce backlogs and wait times for care, and helped expand VA health care to millions of veterans suffering from toxic exposure.”
“He has pushed to strengthen career training and apprenticeship programs, cut red tape to allow veterans to use their VA benefits to access training in critical-need industries like trucking, and create a one-stop shop to share apprenticeship information to better meet the needs of employers and students.”
“He also passed a bipartisan bill through the House to cut red tape and let veterans more easily access training in critical-need industries like trucking.”
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“In the U.S. Senate, Chris Pappas will continue working to ensure our veterans get the care and support they’ve earned and their service is reflected in their government’s commitment to them.”
“He’s fought to protect veterans from predatory companies, expanded health care coverage for over 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service, and is leading efforts to bring a full-service VA hospital to New Hampshire.”
“Chris is fighting to ensure our heroes receive the services, support, and respect they have earned, because no one who has served our country should be left on the streets.”
“He stood up to the Trump Administration when it terminated the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — a “last-resort” option for veterans and their family members facing foreclosure on VA-backed loans. Pappas will continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable to keep as many veterans in their homes as possible.”
“He wrote legislation that was signed into law to cut red tape and eliminate bureaucratic barriers at the VA to ensure the survivors of recently deceased veterans receive benefits they’re owed, and continues to advocate for building the long overdue full service VA hospital in Manchester.”
“When unaccredited, for-profit “claim sharks” were exploiting veterans and military families by charging exorbitant fees, Chris wrote the bill to toughen penalties for scammers and hold these corporate bad actors accountable.”
“Chris has fought to help more veterans get care in their communities and successfully stopped the Biden Administration’s effort to close several Community-Based Outpatient Clinics across the state.”
“Chris was instrumental in the fight to pass the PACT Act – landmark legislation that expanded VA health care to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances like burn pits and Agent Orange.”
“To protect veterans from unaccredited for-profit companies preying on them, Chris introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act to take on so-called “claim sharks” and impose real penalties to hold these scammers accountable.”
“He is pushing back on this reckless plan to prevent delays and disruption in care for New Hampshire’s veterans, including thousands of newly enrolled veterans getting care for toxic exposure under the PACT Act.”
Avoid unnecessary wars, using force only as a last resort
Require congressional authorization before using military force abroad
“At a time when families are already struggling with the cost of living — from groceries to housing to utilities — Washington should be focused on lowering costs and strengthening economic security, not starting new conflicts that make those challenges worse.”
“Stop the war. Lower gas prices. Build more homes. Expand access to health care. Restore the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that went through last year.”
“I’m working to pass a War Powers Resolution under the War Powers Act to constrain the ability of Donald Trump to continue this reckless war of choice in the Middle East that has a huge cost associated with it.”
Deal with Iran through diplomacy rather than military force
Pressure and deter Iran, including with sanctions
Require a vote in Congress before military action against Iran
“I think we’ve got to bring it to a close. We’ve got to get our service members out of harm’s way. We can continue to hold Iran to account for their malign influence that they have in the region. We should be working to toughen sanctions and working with allies and partners in the region through diplomatic channels to keep a lid on their nuclear program.”
“Pappas is fighting to rein in Trump’s reckless war in Iran and repeatedly voted to reassert Congress’s authority to oversee and approve the deployment of U.S. military power abroad.”
“In Congress Chris has worked to safeguard American interests and values across the globe, support our allies, and protect democracy from the rising influence of authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and China.”
“He has supported bipartisan security assistance for Israel to defend itself and has voted for more than $9 billion in life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.”
Support Palestinian statehood, self-determination, equal rights and safety
Support Israel's existence, security and right to defend itself
Get humanitarian aid into Gaza and help rebuild it
Bring home all hostages held in Gaza
Disarm Hamas and remove it from power
“He has supported bipartisan security assistance for Israel to defend itself and has voted for more than $9 billion in life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.”
“Chris has consistently called for a ceasefire that ensures the return of all hostages, the destruction of Hamas, and the unfettered flow of humanitarian support.”
Strengthen U.S. alliances and rebuild trust with allies
“I hope we can get back to a foreign policy that’s guided by values, about making sure that we’re strengthening our alliances, that we’re defending democracy, that we’re speaking out for human rights.”
“We can’t produce everything we need in the United States. We should be producing more things here in the United States and supporting our manufacturers, but we should absolutely be working with allies and other democracies of the world, especially Canada, where people in New Hampshire have such close relationships.”
“In Congress Chris has worked to safeguard American interests and values across the globe, support our allies, and protect democracy from the rising influence of authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and China.”
Restore Congress's power to approve wars and military force
Use war powers votes to end the current wars and strikes
Strengthen congressional oversight of military operations
“We need Congress to step up to the plate. I’m going to support a war powers resolution this week that makes it clear that it’s the American people, through their elected representatives, that should be making decisions about when we go to war.”
“Pappas is fighting to rein in Trump’s reckless war in Iran and repeatedly voted to reassert Congress’s authority to oversee and approve the deployment of U.S. military power abroad.”
“I’m working to pass a War Powers Resolution under the War Powers Act to constrain the ability of Donald Trump to continue this reckless war of choice in the Middle East that has a huge cost associated with it.”
“In Congress Chris has worked to safeguard American interests and values across the globe, support our allies, and protect democracy from the rising influence of authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and China.”
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“This was a war of choice, and it’s a war that the President shouldn’t have launched in the first place. He did it without leveling with the American people, without making the case for why this was important for our national security interests. I believe that this action has made our country less safe and has caused great damage to our own economy and the economy of our allies all around the world.”
“We have to be very clear-eyed about any sort of deal with them, but I fail to see how this is preferable to the last deal that Donald Trump tore up, that was working to keep a lid on their nuclear ambitions and ensuring that we’re working with our allies to create the pathway to a longer term peace in the region.”
“Today American leadership on the world stage is a non-negotiable, and Chris is fighting to ensure that we never shrink from our responsibilities as a global force for good.”
“Following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, Chris stood with the people of Ukraine against Putin’s aggression, supported bipartisan funding to help Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty, and called for crippling sanctions on Russia to weaken that regime.”
“Instead of giving big tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations, let’s invest in the middle class, in things like housing and child care, that will grow the economic pie and provide some relief to folks who need it.”
“This year, Congressman Pappas helped reintroduce the American Family Act, which would make the expanded monthly Child Tax Credit a permanent benefit for tens of thousands of families in New Hampshire.”
“That’s why Chris Pappas is working to lower energy costs for New Hampshire by pushing for energy tax cuts for the middle class, lowering utility bills for veterans and military families, and fighting to protect families who rely on LIHEAP to heat their homes in the winter.”
“Chris is running for Senate to put Granite Staters first by calling for tax cuts for working families, supporting child care workers, and fighting for expanded child care services — and he’ll continue to take on Trump’s tariffs that are making everyday goods like baby formula too expensive for people who are struggling to make ends meet.”
“Pappas supports expanding tax cuts for working families to help offset the cost of child care by pushing to strengthen the Child Tax Credit so more parents can afford the care they need while raising their families.”
“I introduced legislation a couple months ago on energy prices and looking to create a new tax rebate for working class families for their energy bills”
“This spring, Chris Pappas for Senate rolled out its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, cut taxes for working families like Manny’s, and make it easier for Granite Staters to not only get by, but get ahead.”
“Pappas supports making no tax on tips permanent and has backed the No Tax On Tips Act, which establishes a permanent tax deduction of up to $25,000 for tips earned by workers in professions “for which tipping is customary.””
“In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs.”
“Chris is also fighting to restore the expanded Child Tax Credit, a middle-class tax cut that will put more money back in Granite Staters’ pockets to help afford child care, health care, and groceries.”
“Chris is also fighting to restore the expanded Child Tax Credit, a middle-class tax cut that will put more money back in Granite Staters’ pockets to help them afford rent, their mortgage, and everyday necessities.”
“Chris supports strengthening the Child Tax Credit, helping child care providers expand services and hours, and investing in providers and workers to address shortages and long waitlists.”
Stop tax breaks and loopholes for big corporations
“Instead of giving big tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations, let’s invest in the middle class, in things like housing and child care, that will grow the economic pie and provide some relief to folks who need it.”
“In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs.”
“Chris wrote the bill to eliminate the largest federal excise tax on new trucks and trailers, which would reduce the tax burden on small businesses and lower the cost of everyday goods for consumers.”
“For far too long, we’ve seen action in Washington to give huge tax breaks to billionaire corporations, to the wealthiest Americans, while gutting things like health care support and the kinds of things that families need. Let’s invest in the future in a way that can grow the economic pie and support the needs of our families and communities and lower costs.”
“In the Senate I’ll continue working to invest in New Hampshire’s workforce, and support the needs of the Main Street businesses that drive our economy all across the state of New Hampshire.”
“I’m fighting to exempt small businesses and to overturn Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs that are weighing down our economy and creating so much uncertainty. We must focus on supporting our Main Street small businesses, lowering costs, and building a fair economy.”
“We can create opportunities for people to get access to affordable housing, to expand access to health care, to make sure our small business climate is healthy and successful.”
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, he secured federal resources to help 41,000 New Hampshire small businesses keep their doors open and retain over 120,000 workers.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Chris will continue the fight for small businesses, create good-paying jobs, and ensure we build an economy that works for everyone.”
Strengthen enforcement and penalties against price gouging
“That’s why I’m fighting to end Trump’s tariffs and calling for the Trump Administration to refund small businesses for the overpayments they were forced to make. I’ll keep pushing back against corporate price gouging that is making it harder for Granite State families to afford basic goods they need to survive.”
“Big Tech shouldn’t take advantage of busy parents who are just trying to keep their refrigerators stocked. Pappas is also backing legislation that would ban AI price gouging and prevent big corporations from using people’s personal information to set targeted, tailored prices for goods and services—from a person’s location and demographics, to their search history and mouse movements. Chris knows that fair pricing doesn’t charge working families more just because an algorithm decides they should be squeezed.”
“Earlier this month, Chris Pappas for Senate released the third plank of its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, focused on bringing down grocery costs for Granite Staters by taking on Trump’s tariffs, cracking down on corporate and AI-driven price gouging, and fighting to protect critical nutrition assistance programs.”
“Pappas is working to roll back reckless tariffs that are increasing costs of baby and children’s products like car seats, strollers, and clothes for New Hampshire families and he is calling for stronger oversight to protect parents from corporate price gouging.”
“We want to make sure that there’s fair pricing across the board, that no Americans are being gouged by big corporations that are seeking to use technology and our own data against us.”
“Pappas is working to pass the Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025 and leading the Lower Grocery Prices Act to stop Big Tech companies and large retailers from using AI to manipulate prices and exploit consumers.”
“New Hampshire’s local businesses don’t charge people based on who they are, what their salary is, or how desperately they need the items in their cart. Chris knows that every Granite Stater should get a fair shot, and the price you pay at the checkout counter shouldn’t depend on what an algorithm thinks it can get away with.”
“Chris Pappas is fighting to lower grocery costs by taking on corporate price gouging and opposing Trump’s reckless tariffs that act as a tax on working families.”
“He supports rolling back harmful new tariffs on food and everyday essentials, cracking down on AI-driven price discrimination, and protecting the nutrition assistance programs that thousands of working Granite Staters rely on.”
“Chris is also pushing back against Trump’s tariffs and corporate price gouging that are driving up the cost of everyday essentials like baby formula, car seats, and children’s clothing.”
“From lowering costs for working families to defending commonsense public safety legislation, Chris will work with anyone to deliver for New Hampshire, and he will take on anyone who makes it harder for Granite Staters to get ahead.”
“To ensure our communities remain secure and that we take on the real challenges we face, Chris has supported and funded our law enforcement and first responders.”
“He voted for millions in federal funds to hire and retain police officers and first responders and helped communities acquire modern firefighting safety equipment.”
“He also secured direct support for local departments to procure new communications technology and gunshot detection systems, build modern emergency operations centers, and upgrade dashboard and body cameras.”
“Chris appreciates the job that our law enforcement officers do every day at the local, state, and federal levels and believes ICE should enforce our laws professionally. However it is clear that the federal government cannot continue to operate in a way that impedes local law enforcement, erodes trust, and puts communities at risk.”
“Chris introduced legislation to fund training and accreditation for local police departments to maintain high professional standards, implement best practices, and strengthen community relations.”
“After listening to local chiefs and community leaders, Chris wrote the bill to invest in and upgrade the physical infrastructure for police, EMS, and fire departments without passing those costs on to local taxpayers.”
Use scanning technology to catch drugs at ports of entry
Go after drug cartels, traffickers and dealers
Toughen drug laws and penalties for fentanyl trafficking
Sanction and cut off fentanyl supply chains in China and abroad
Give law enforcement more resources to fight drugs
“He led a provision that is now law to permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule 1 drug, ensuring that law enforcement has the tools they need to keep these drugs off our streets.”
“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”
“After years of advocacy, Chris’s legislation to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs was signed into law to help get deadly drugs off our streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
“That is why Chris is committed to providing every available resource to help law enforcement keep deadly drugs like fentanyl off our streets and ensure Granite Staters suffering from addiction get the care and treatment they need.”
“Chris successfully led the bipartisan effort to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs to allow law enforcement to get deadly drugs off the streets and bring traffickers to justice.”
“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”
End partisan gerrymandering and draw fair district maps
“Pappas has championed legislation to root out corruption, including the Freedom to Vote Act. This sweeping anti-corruption bill would expose billionaires and corporate special interests buying our elections, curb dark money, end partisan gerrymandering, and protect the freedom to vote.”
Block and reverse government actions against LGBTQ people
Restore and fund federal services for LGBTQ people
“We’ve got a lot of work to do to continue to make sure that we’re standing up to discrimination, that we’re standing up to these really cynical political attacks, that we’re ensuring that everyone can be themselves and live their truth, and having a seat at the table will help us ensure that we’re making progress and changing hearts, minds, and laws and moving forward.”
“No one should be discriminated against for who they love or choose to marry. Throughout his career, Chris has been a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ equality.”
“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Chris introduced legislation to finally guarantee full equality under the law for LGBTQ+ individuals in areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.”
“He introduced the SERVE Act to restore and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and he is fighting back against the Trump Administration to restore the LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 crisis support hotline.”
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“We cherish personal freedoms, whether that’s how you live, who you marry, the choices that you get to make in your own life, about health care, about everything else that impacts your family. We’ve got to stand up and defend that.”
“We are seeing some incredibly cynical attacks on the L.G.B.T.Q. community today that have been mainstreamed in our politics, and people in the community are scared for where this country is headed”
“As more fundamental rights came under threat, Chris helped introduce and fought to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which was signed into law in 2022 to ensure federal protections for marriage equality, even if the Supreme Court reverses the precedent set by United States v. Windsor and Obergefell v. Hodges.”
Invest in community colleges, trade schools and vocational education
Open apprenticeships and training to groups that face barriers
“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”
“He has pushed to strengthen career training and apprenticeship programs, cut red tape to allow veterans to use their VA benefits to access training in critical-need industries like trucking, and create a one-stop shop to share apprenticeship information to better meet the needs of employers and students.”
“In the U.S Senate, Chris will continue to lead the fight to protect workers’ rights, strengthen the middle class, and secure safer working conditions, higher wages, and better benefits.”
Protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively
Protect and strengthen labor unions
Strengthen enforcement of labor law
“In Congress, Chris helped introduce the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would protect workers’ rights to bargain for fair wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions.”
“He helped introduce and fought to pass the PRO Act in the House, which would protect collective bargaining and hold corporations accountable for violating those rights.”
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“Unions helped build the middle class, and I am committed to ensuring that working people have a seat at the table and that their voices are heard in Washington.”
“When the Trump Administration stripped union rights from one million federal workers, Chris got to work, introducing bipartisan legislation and forcing a vote to restore those fundamental rights.”
Cut greenhouse gas emissions, including by moving to clean energy
Restore and build on the Inflation Reduction Act's climate programs
Invest in climate resilience and adaptation
“Chris is fighting to protect our natural environment, address the existential threat of climate change, and invest in lower-cost, clean energy solutions.”
“Chris passed the largest climate change legislation in history, the Inflation Reduction Act, and championed vital climate resilience funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law so communities in New Hampshire can withstand catastrophic weather events and rebuild their homes, businesses, and infrastructure.”
Prepare communities and infrastructure for extreme weather
“Chris passed the largest climate change legislation in history, the Inflation Reduction Act, and championed vital climate resilience funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law so communities in New Hampshire can withstand catastrophic weather events and rebuild their homes, businesses, and infrastructure.”
Hold polluters accountable for contaminating water
“In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs.”
Hold polluters accountable and enforce environmental laws
Keep and strengthen environmental protections
“In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs.”
“He is taking on corporate polluters who are contaminating our drinking water and is standing up to predatory companies taking advantage of our veterans.”
“He has led the charge in Congress to address PFAS contamination and wrote legislation to protect communities from these “forever chemicals,” take on corporate polluters, and establish stronger national safety standards.”
“Chris has also led the fight in Congress to clean up deadly PFAS contamination and hold corporate polluters responsible for poisoning our water with these “forever chemicals” in communities like Merrimack.”
Replace lead pipes and get lead out of drinking water
Hold polluters accountable for contaminating water
Invest in repairing and upgrading water systems
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
“He is taking on corporate polluters who are contaminating our drinking water and is standing up to predatory companies taking advantage of our veterans.”
“That is why he is committed to investing in our schools, supporting our teachers, and ensuring that every student can get a high-quality education to set them on a path to success.”
“He has stood firm against ongoing efforts in Washington to dismantle public education and prevent federal resources from getting to our students, teachers, and communities.”
Make college and trade school affordable and available to all
Expand Pell Grants and other grants and scholarships
Help pay college costs for people in nursing, teaching and other needed fields
“Chris supports increasing access to Pell grants, affordable community college, and debt forgiveness for students who enter high-demand careers like nursing.”
“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”
“He continues to lead efforts to restore funding gutted by the Trump Administration for critical programs in New Hampshire to help lower-income and first-generation students afford higher education and pursue degrees in critical-need fields.”
Expand loan forgiveness for public service and high-need careers
“Chris supports increasing access to Pell grants, affordable community college, and debt forgiveness for students who enter high-demand careers like nursing.”
Pass and build on the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
Invest in repairing and modernizing roads and bridges
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
“To safeguard New Hampshire’s outdoors for future generations, Chris came together with Republicans to help pass the Great American Outdoors Act, the most significant nature conservation legislation in decades.”
Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology
Invest public money in research and new technology industries
Make chips and other critical goods in America
“He fought to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, which will onshore semiconductor production, help us outcompete China, and create jobs right here in New Hampshire.”
Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas
Increase public funding to build out broadband
“He worked across the aisle to pass the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure in a generation, which is helping rebuild New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, connect schools, homes, and businesses with high-speed broadband, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure.”
