Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Chris Pappas introduced bipartisan legislation to provide families struggling with high energy costs a refundable tax credit. The proposal is intended to save households hundreds of dollars a year on energy costs.
Context: The source does not give the credit amount or eligibility details; it describes introduced legislation, not an enacted benefit.
Chris Pappas calls for Congress to develop and pass thoughtful, innovative solutions to the climate crisis. He says the solutions should help limit the worst effects of climate change and put the country on a more sustainable path.
Context: The source does not specify particular legislation or policy mechanisms.
Chris Pappas opposes rolling back protections for water and air. He supports preserving these safeguards as part of protecting natural resources and addressing climate change.
Context: The source does not identify particular laws, regulations, or protections.
Chris Pappas opposes ending the Clean Power Plan, which he identifies as part of the protections needed for the environment and climate.
Context: The source does not describe the plan’s specific rules or implementation.
Chris Pappas opposes withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and supports continued U.S. participation in the agreement.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Chris Pappas supports maintaining clean-energy incentives and tax credits to encourage clean-energy development in New Hampshire. He says these measures should help the state build a robust clean-energy economy.
Context: The source does not specify which incentives or tax credits, their amounts, or eligibility rules.
Pappas supports increasing access to capital for small businesses, reducing regulations that hamper their ability to thrive, and making it easier for them to interact with federal agencies. He also opposes an online sales tax that he says burdens New Hampshire small businesses.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Pappas is leading an effort to reimburse small businesses for the tens of thousands of dollars they have been forced to pay under Trump tariffs. He says the tariffs have driven prices to record highs and is also working to protect Granite Staters from them.
Context: The passage does not specify how reimbursement would be funded or which businesses would qualify.
Chris Pappas is fighting to restore the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, which help people pay for health insurance. He also forced a vote on legislation intended to prevent health care costs from rising sharply.
Context: The passage does not specify the legislation’s provisions or the amount of the tax credits.
Pappas says he continues to lead efforts to restore federal funding cut for programs in New Hampshire that help lower-income and first-generation students afford higher education and pursue degrees in critical-need fields.
Context: The passage does not identify the programs or specify the amount of funding he is seeking to restore.