Chris Pappas
Democratic · NH · U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district
Chris Pappas served on the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 4th district from January 2013 to January 2019, and as Treasurer of Hillsborough County from 2007 to 2011.
Where Chris Pappas stands, based on their records
Supports
Social Programs and Welfare (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Pappas sponsored the Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act, which sped survivor-benefit payments to the families of deceased veterans; it became Public Law 117-313 on December 27, 2022.
December 27, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: govtrack.us · researched July 15, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
As co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Chris Pappas led the U.S. House in passing the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages; the House gave final passage on December 8, 2022 and it was signed into law.
December 8, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: pappas.house.gov · researched July 15, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Pappas voted for the two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over the Ukraine matter when the House approved them on December 18, 2019.
December 18, 2019
Source: pappas.house.gov · researched July 15, 2026
Past race Chris Pappas ran in:
- United States Senator · September 8, 2026 · New Hampshire
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.