Fight for the dignity and equality of all Americans.

I am committed to fighting for the dignity and equality of all Americans.

Commits to advocating for dignity and equality.

Issues | Congressman Chris Pappas
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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.

Pappas publicly frames his equality agenda as an ongoing commitment to fight for dignity and equality for all Americans.

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LGBTQ and Equality | Congressman Chris Pappas
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Rep. Chris Pappas said: "Full equality under the law. Nothing less, nothing more... No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or whom they love. Passing the Equality Act will steer our nation closer to the promise of its founding principles by guaranteeing equality for all under the law."

In 2025, Pappas continued to sponsor and advocate for federal nondiscrimination protections through the Equality Act.

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EQUALITY ACT REINTRODUCED IN 119TH CONGRESS | Congressional Equality Caucus
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Tracker: Tip | This bill has the status Passed House. ... Shown Here: Passed House (02/25/2021) ... This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.

The House passed the Equality Act, but it did not become law, so this was an important but incomplete step toward the promise.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R.5 - Equality Act 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Latest Action: 12/13/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-228. ... This act provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages.

Pappas helped introduce and pass a law that advanced legal equality for same-sex couples and interracial couples.

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H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Vote Question: On Passage. Respect for Marriage Act. Status: Passed. ... Pappas Democratic New Hampshire NH Yea.

Pappas voted yes on the House passage vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which became law later that year.

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