Congressman Chris Pappas condemns the VA's reinstatement of a near-total abortion ban affecting veterans' healthcare access.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Pappas responds to VA's new policy: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) condemned the Department of Veterans Affairs' reinstatement of a near-total abortion ban, stating that it strips essential healthcare access from many veterans. He criticized the lack of exceptions for cases such as rape and incest, emphasizing the importance of reproductive healthcare for veterans.
Background on VA's abortion policy changes: Previously, the VA had allowed abortion counseling and services under specific circumstances following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. However, a new internal memorandum issued recently has reinstated significant restrictions, leaving only the life of the mother as a permissible exception.
Legislative efforts: Pappas has introduced the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, aimed at ensuring veterans' rights to abortion care without political interference. He has also participated in public comment submissions opposing the VA's proposed rule to reinstate the ban, advocating for veterans' healthcare rights.
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Chris Pappas Fundraising
Chris Pappas recently disclosed $1.8M of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 22nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 90.4% came from individual donors.
Pappas disclosed $1.2M of spending. This was the 26th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pappas disclosed $2.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 128th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Chris Pappas Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Chris Pappas is worth $4.4M, as of December 24th, 2025. This is the 182nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pappas has approximately $130.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Chris Pappas Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Pappas:
- H.R.6887: To include in the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction certain best practices.
- H.R.6814: To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to memorial affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6813: To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance for veterans, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6812: To amend title 38, United States Code, to make extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6811: To require the Postal Service to establish a website providing information on post offices experiencing emergency suspensions, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6760: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to facilitate the enrollment of individuals in qualified health plans.
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