Chris Pappas calls for equal pay legislation and highlights focus on housing crisis

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas representing New Hampshire%27s 1st Congressional District. - Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas representing New Hampshire%27s 1st Congressional District. - Official U.S. House headshot
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Rep. Chris Pappas, U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st district since 2019, has recently addressed issues of gender pay equity and the national housing crisis through a series of posts on his official social media account.

On March 26, 2026, Pappas posted: “Happening soon. https://t.co/bwQG8eD4Rd”.

Later that day, he called for legislative action to address wage disparities between men and women. In his post dated March 26, 2026, Pappas stated: “Women deserve equal pay for equal work. It’s past time we eliminate the wage gap.

Let’s pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and ensure women are paid what they’re owed. #EqualPayDay”.

On March 27, 2026, Pappas highlighted ongoing efforts in Congress related to housing affordability and support for veterans: “We need an all-hands-on-deck approach to tackle the housing crisis, bring down costs, and make life better for veterans and all Americans

That’s what I’m focused on in Congress and on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. https://t.co/gaveMYSUJs“.

Pappas has represented New Hampshire’s 1st District in Congress since succeeding Carol Shea-Porter in 2019. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1980, Pappas is currently 42 years old and resides in Manchester. He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002.



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