Pramila Jayapal

Jayapal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding how she would have voted had she been able to be present for today’s War Powers Resolution vote, which passed 215-208. “Today, I am in India with The…

RANKING MEMBERS DURBIN, RASKIN, PADILLA, JAYAPAL STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL REFUGEE CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees WASHINGTON – U.S.…

Jayapal, Krishnamoorthi, Lieu Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Targeting Indian and Chinese Americans WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), alongside Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), today introduced a House resolution…

Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Ensure AANHPI Students are Accounted for in Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the All Students Count Act, legislation that would require more comprehensive and…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

Jayapal Statement on Hateful Mace Legislation to Ban Naturalized Citizens from Government Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding Representative Nancy Mace’s (SC-01) discriminatory constitutional amendment to ban naturalized…

Subcommittee Ranking Member Jayapal’s Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans’ Coercive Campaign to Force States, Localities to Enforce Trump’s Reckless Mass-Deportation Agenda Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2026) — Today, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration…

Jayapal, Jacobs Resolution Recognizing Three Years of War in Sudan Passes Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today passed a resolution through the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with original cosponsor Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks…

Jayapal, Huffman Support Plaintiffs Aiming to Depoliticize National Parks Access WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) filed an amicus brief in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum, supporting the plaintiffs. The case challenges the…

Ranking Member Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Trump’s Attacks on TPS WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, today hosted a shadow hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Attacks on…

Jayapal Statement on Farm Bill Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting NO on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. “The Farm Bill is a real opportunity to help farmers and Americans across this country. The post…

Jayapal Statement on FISA No Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting NO on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 reauthorization: “Today, we saw House Republicans once again fold rather than stand up…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s Mass Detention Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding…

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

CONGRATULATING DR. MARY E. BRUNKOW AND THE INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY ON WINNING THE 2025 NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDICINE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page…

Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Resolution to Recognize Library Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) are introducing a resolution honoring library workers following National Library Week. “Libraries and library staff facilitate our…

CAPAC Members Condemn Trump’s Racist Post Against Indian and Chinese Immigrants WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Grace Meng (NY-06), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Ted Lieu (CA-36), Judy Chu (CA-28), Ami Bera (CA-06), Suhas…

Jayapal Introduces War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), introduced a War Powers Resolution today to end Trump’s illegal war with Iran. “Congress alone has the power to declare war — it’s that…

Reps. Jayapal and Khanna Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced the Stop Deadly Denials Act to no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization…

Jayapal, Jackson, Meeks, Castro Demand Answers on State Department Obstruction of Oversight in Cuba WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro (TX-20),…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2940-H2947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Jayapal, Carson, Meng, Chu Recognize Fifth Anniversary of Mass Shooting at FedEx Facility WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), André Carson (IN-07), Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Judy Chu (CA-28), CAPAC Chair…

Jayapal, Jacobs Introduces Resolution Recognizing Three Years of War in Sudan WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) as an original cosponsor, are…

Jayapal Secures Nearly $18.4 Million in Community Project Funding for FY26 SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that are funded by the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. In total, she secured $18,399,144 for…

Jayapal, Jackson Statement on Delegation to Cuba Havana, Cuba — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement upon the conclusion of their five-day Congressional delegation to Cuba: “The illegal U.S. blockade of fuel to Cuba—90 miles…

Jayapal Statement on Civil Case Against Trump Advancing SEATTLE, WA — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling largely denying President Trump’s attempt to use presidential immunity to block her civil lawsuit, Lee, et al. v.…

Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Sara Jacobs, Mark Takano, and Sen. Schatz Introduce Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility Washington, D.C. — Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Mark Takano (CA-39), and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced legislation to commemorate…

Jayapal Statement on DHS Funding NO Vote WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement after voting NO on House Republicans’ Department of Homeland Security…

Jayapal, Lawler Global Health Bill Passes Through Foreign Affairs Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) passed the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This bill would streamline global…

Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Trump’s Attacks on Immigrant Children and Families Full video of the hearing can be found HERE. WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, today hosted a hearing…

END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2755-H2761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Jayapal, Meeks Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, are today introducing the Prevent an Unconstitutional War in Cuba Act to block…

BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2600-H2606] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2568-H2576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2449-H2451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

HONORING NANCY NORDHOFF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2265-H2266] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NANCY NORDHOFF Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E146-E147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 6646 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H228] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECOGNIZING BOB DAVIDSON'S LEGACY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E185] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H682-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

LAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H53-H61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr.…

AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H8-H23] From the Congressional Record Online through the…