Christopher Pappas, Democrat

"Chris will work to make college more affordable and to ensure it is within reach of each and every student, regardless of their zip code or family income. In Congress, Chris will:

• "Support tuition-free education at community colleges and public universities which will unleash the potential of every student, help rebuild the middle class, and stimulate our economy
• "Support universal pre-K to help close the opportunity gap that exists for too many New Hampshire families
• "Stand up to Betsy DeVos and those who wish to siphon money from our public schools and give it to private and religious schools
• "Support efforts to lower student loan interest rates and expand Pell grants
• "Support the expansion of job training, continuing education, and apprenticeship programs to meet our nation's current and emerging workforce challenges"

• "Support universal background checks for all gun purchases
• "Support a ban on the sale of assault weapons including the AR-15
• "Support a ban on the sale of bump stocks and high capacity magazines
• "Support a red flag law that would allow family members and the justice system to intervene and prevent someone from doing harm to themselves or others" 

"'I was horrified—as every American should be—by the murder of George Floyd as well as the killing of other Black Americans by law enforcement officers. Now more than ever, we must stand together against systemic racism, bias, and injustice wherever it exists,' said Congressman Chris Pappas.

"'The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act puts accountability and transparency front and center while also focusing on improving training, curtailing excessive use of force, and increasing accountability for bad actors. New Hampshire is not immune from the problems we see across the country, but I’m proud that New Hampshire has already taken action on many of the priorities in this legislation. I understand the unique challenges faced by New Hampshire’s law enforcement, and in my conversations with them they’ve underscored the need for commonsense steps to deepen relationships with communities throughout the state.'

"'We must do everything we can to ensure that no American, regardless of the color of their skin, lives in fear of those in the public trust. We must also ensure that those who swear to protect and serve their communities do not violate that trust with bias, hate, or violence. We must also provide them with the resources and training they need to do their important work responsibly.'

"'This is a time for us to listen, learn, and understand the experiences of our fellow Americans and seek constructive change. I'm hopeful we can realize a bipartisan compromise with the Senate so we don't squander this opportunity to act. I’m committed to doing all I can to lift up the calls for reform and work together to find meaningful, concrete solutions – like the Justice in Policing Act – that move this country forward.'" 

"Opposing any legislative attempts to restrict access to reproductive health services or chip away at a woman’s right to choose"