Press Release: NH Congressional Delegation Seeks Engagement from DHS Secretary ...

The New Hampshire congressional delegation has urged Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to engage with Merrimack officials regarding a proposed ICE detention facility, expressing concerns about community safety and economic impact and noting a lack of outreach to local leaders. Congressman Chris Pappas and others have previously called for a timely DHS response and protection of local decision-making.

NH congressional delegation urges Secretary Noem to address local concerns on proposed ICE detention facility in Merrimack.

Quiver AI Summary

Local Officials Express Concerns Over ICE Facility: Congressman Chris Pappas and the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation are urging Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to engage with Merrimack officials regarding a proposed ICE detention facility. The delegation has highlighted community concerns about the project's potential economic and safety repercussions.

Request for Outreach: In their letter, the delegation noted that local leaders have yet to be contacted by DHS or ICE, despite community opposition. They stressed the importance of addressing these local concerns and requested prompt outreach to local law enforcement and emergency services.

Previous Advocacy Efforts: Earlier in January, Pappas led efforts to demand a timely response from Secretary Noem concerning these issues and sought to protect local decision-making rights in any related DHS funding legislation.

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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 February 23rd, 2026. This is the 181st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Pappas has approximately $114.1K 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.7444: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program.H.R.7163: PUBLIC SAFETY ActH.R.7044: Energy Burden Tax Credit ActH.R.7043: To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the transmission facilitation program.H.R.6933: Bolstering the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve ActH.R.6887: Stop Crimes Against Children Act

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2026 New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $7,994,817 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".

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