For Congressman Chris Pappas, public service has always been about finding ways to give back to the community that has given him so much. A lifelong resident of Manchester, New Hampshire, Chris was born into a proud Greek-American family. After graduating from Harvard, Chris returned home where he began a career in public service while helping run the 105 year-old family restaurant where he started scooping ice cream and bussing tables at age 14.
In Congress, Chris focuses on the issues that matter most to Granite Staters, including improving access to health care, lowering the high cost of prescription drugs, combating the addiction epidemic, and protecting our environment and drinking water.
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. As the first openly gay member of Congress from New Hampshire, I am committed to fighting for the dignity and equality of all Americans.
As a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus, I will fight to get the Equality Act signed into law, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. I will also continue to stand up to nationwide efforts to roll-back the progress made by the LGBTQ community. America's strength and potential is rooted in our nation’s diversity, and it is time that our laws reflect that.