Pappas-backed bipartisan bills targeting xylazine, fentanyl overdoses, and Medicare Advantage prior authorization advance from committee.
Quiver AI Summary
Committee advances three bills: Three bipartisan bills backed by Rep. Chris Pappas passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and are now headed to the House floor. The release says the measures focus on the addiction crisis and care for seniors.
Measures address drugs and health care: One bill would classify xylazine, sometimes called “tranq,” as a controlled substance while allowing its lawful veterinary use. Another, “Tyler’s Law,” would direct HHS to study fentanyl testing in hospitals and issue guidance for emergency rooms.
Senior care proposal and support: A third bill would change Medicare Advantage prior authorization rules by expanding electronic processing and adding transparency. The release says the xylazine bill has support from attorneys general, law enforcement and veterinary groups, while the seniors bill has had broad endorsement from health-related organizations.
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Chris Pappas Fundraising
Chris Pappas recently disclosed $3.1M of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 13th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 96.9% came from individual donors.
Pappas disclosed $2.6M of spending. This was the 28th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pappas disclosed $5.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 57th most from all Q2 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 July 28th, 2026. This is the 182nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pappas has approximately $117.5K 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.9969: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of preterm infant formula and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9894: To require certain information and financial assistance under the State energy program and the weatherization assistance program to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9759: Turn the Tide Act
- H.R.9563: No Cashing In Act
- H.R.9105: SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
- H.R.8565: ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement 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 $13,492,842 of spending in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $1,324,327 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- ARTICLE ONE PAC ($465,686)
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- PROTECT FREEDOM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($67,964)
The rating for this race is currently "Likely D".
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