Congressman Chris Pappas introduces the Gas Prices Relief Act, suspending the federal gas tax to alleviate rising fuel costs.
Quiver AI Summary
Introduction of Gas Prices Relief Act: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is set to introduce the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, aimed at suspending the federal gas tax until October 1, 2026. This initiative comes in response to significant increases in gas prices, which have reportedly risen over 21% recently, with current averages around $3.47 per gallon.
Legislative Details: The proposed legislation intends to both relieve financial pressure on consumers and ensure accountability for oil companies, mandating that savings are passed on to the public. This legislation will also maintain funding for infrastructure projects related to roads and bridges.
Pappas’s Commitment: Pappas expressed his commitment to alleviating financial burdens on families and small businesses amid rising costs in essential goods and fuel. He has previously advocated for similar measures, including fighting against corporate price gouging and proposing energy cost reduction initiatives.
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Chris Pappas Fundraising
Chris Pappas recently disclosed $2.3M of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 12th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 94.3% came from individual donors.
Pappas disclosed $1.6M of spending. This was the 23rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pappas disclosed $3.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 111th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Chris Pappas's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Chris Pappas Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Chris Pappas is worth $4.4M, as of March 10th, 2026. This is the 181st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pappas has approximately $118.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Chris Pappas's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pappas.
Chris Pappas Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Pappas:
- H.R.7802: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7652: Respect for Local Communities Act
- H.R.7444: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program.
- H.R.7163: PUBLIC SAFETY Act
- H.R.7044: Energy Burden Tax Credit Act
- H.R.7043: To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the transmission facilitation program.
You can track bills proposed by Chris Pappas on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pappas.
2026 New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $7,994,817 of spending in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $212,944 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- NEW HAMPSHIRE 1ST ($120,000)
- PROTECT FREEDOM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($67,964)
- GOA VICTORY FUND ($24,980)
The rating for this race is currently "Likely D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Hampshire's 1st congressional district election.
