Congressman Chris Pappas introduced legislation aimed at enhancing protein food assistance for low-income families amidst rising grocery costs.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Pappas introduces new legislation: Congressman Chris Pappas has announced the introduction of the Protein for Every Plate Act, aimed at enhancing protein food assistance for low-income families in New Hampshire. This response follows rising grocery costs that have increased the demand for food assistance.
Supporting community needs: In meetings with local food pantry directors, Pappas learned about significant challenges in obtaining adequate supplies of meat. The proposed legislation allocates an additional $200 million to the USDA's Emergency Food Assistance Program to help address these needs.
Local impacts and responses: Leaders from food assistance organizations, including Randy Emerson and Joe Dame, highlighted the ongoing struggle to meet the demands for protein foods due to financial constraints. Pappas expressed his commitment to supporting local efforts and meeting the needs of vulnerable families in New Hampshire.
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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 April 2nd, 2026. This is the 180th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pappas has approximately $115.7K 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.8165: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the purchase of animal protein for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to be included in food assistance distributed under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.
- H.R.8120: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to restrict, with respect to calls made to telephone numbers assigned to a Federal department or agency, the use of certain automated telephone equipment, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8019: To authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece.
- H.R.7919: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday.
- 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
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 $7,656,756 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.
