Congressman Pappas introduced the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to redirect $75 billion from ICE to local law enforcement.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Pappas introduces new bill: Congressman Chris Pappas has announced the introduction of the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, which aims to redirect nearly $75 billion in funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to local law enforcement. The initiative seeks to support the hiring of over 200,000 local police officers while maintaining customary funding for ICE operations.
Goals of the legislation: The bill aims to reallocate funds to enhance local police resources and training. It specifically proposes waiving match requirements for smaller jurisdictions and directing resources towards victim support and crime prevention, with an emphasis on effective community policing.
Concerns over ICE and immigration policy: Pappas criticized current ICE funding practices, arguing they detract from local safety efforts and exacerbate staffing shortages. He noted that many individuals in ICE detention lack criminal convictions, underlining a shift towards prioritizing community-based law enforcement over federal enforcement.
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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.
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 January 22nd, 2026. This is the 180th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pappas has approximately $132.5K 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.7163: To allocate funds for the local law enforcement grant programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7044: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the energy burden credit.
- H.R.7043: To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the transmission facilitation program.
- H.R.6933: To require the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6887: Stop Crimes Against Children Act
- H.R.6814: Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act of 2025
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 $5,591,925 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.
