Pappas Rated Among Most Effective Members of Congress

Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) was named among the most effective members of the 117th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. Pappas was rated the 12th most effective House Democrat and the 14th most effective overall in the 435-member body. According to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, the report quantifies the proven ability of a member of Congress to advance their legislation through Congress.

Pappas was also rated in the top ten of legislators who are most effective at ensuring major provisions of his legislation are included in packages that are signed into law.

“Even in a divided Washington, it is possible to get things done when you reach across the aisle to find common ground,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’ve made meaningful progress on legislation to help our veterans, protect our communities, and support local law enforcement, and I will continue to find more opportunities to cut through the gridlock. I remain committed to listening to New Hampshire families and communities and bringing those voices with me to Congress in the year ahead.”

Among the legislation highlighted in the report are Pappas’s bipartisan bills to extend the temporary classification of fentanyl analogs as a Schedule 1 drug, improve the VA process for paying benefits to veterans' families, strengthen VA’s workforce, and protect veterans from unfair debt-collection practices.

In the first few months of the 118th Congress, 87% of the legislation Pappas has introduced is bipartisan, with at least one Republican member of Congress.

Earlier this month, the House passed his bipartisan bill to expand VA emergency care with a unanimous vote. Last week, Pappas reintroduced his EAGLE Act to fund local police departments and ensure they can improve training, raise standards, and implement best practices.