Rep. Chris Pappas, U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st district since 2019, marked the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid with a series of posts on July 30, 2025, highlighting their significance and ongoing political debate.
In a post published at 15:39 UTC, Pappas stated, “60 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid, which have provided millions of Americans with the care they need and deserve to live healthy lives. I’ll continue fighting to protect these foundational programs.”
Later that day at 18:17 UTC, he posted a brief update referencing an event: “Happening today! https://t.co/cJt6BKWPIM”
At 20:12 UTC, Pappas reported on his engagement with constituents in Manchester: “Granite Staters continue to speak out about the importance of Medicaid and Medicare. I hosted a listening session in Manchester with local health care providers and community members to discuss the importance of these programs, especially amid attacks by House Republicans and https://t.co/8WqJ1tzqcc”
Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of the Social Security Amendments, providing health coverage for older Americans and low-income individuals. These programs remain central topics in national policy debates.
Pappas was born in Manchester in 1980 and continues to reside there. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010 before joining Congress in 2019. He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
