Chris Pappas, a representative for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, has shared a series of statements via social media addressing critical issues of infrastructure, healthcare, and mental health. Pappas, who has served in Congress since 2019 and was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, discusses matters relevant to his constituents and more broadly at the national level.
On May 1, 2025, Chris Pappas commented on the state of infrastructure following a significant incident. “Following the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy, @NTSB identified 68 bridges as lacking up-to-date risk assessments, including Portsmouth’s Memorial Bridge. I led the delegation in pressing for the urgent completion of this risk assessment.” This statement reflects Pappas’s commitment to ensuring the safety of transportation infrastructure in his district and beyond.
Later that day, Pappas turned his attention to healthcare, highlighting the importance of Medicaid. He stated, “Medicaid is critical for people with Down syndrome to access the care and resources they need and deserve. I’ll continue to stand with NH families against the Republican budget that would make devastating cuts to Medicaid. Thank you, Katie and Carrie, for making the trip from NH”. Pappas’s post underscores his stance against proposed budget cuts affecting Medicaid, emphasizing its significance for individuals with Down syndrome.
In another message on the same day, Pappas addressed concerns about mental health funding. He asserted, “Everyone knows we need more resources for mental health, and these funds are making a difference. The administration does not have the authority to rescind these funds and must reinstate these grants.” His statement advocates for maintaining financial support for mental health resources, conveying disagreement with any attempts to retract allocated funds.
Chris Pappas, currently 42, holds a BA from Harvard University and lives in his hometown of Manchester, NH. He served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010 before his current tenure in Congress, succeeding Carol Shea-Porter.
