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WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement today applauding President Joe Biden’s decision to lift the refugee cap to 62,500 after progressives urged him to end Trump’s cruel, xenophobic policy:
“Just…
Issues:
Immigration
Legislation ends family detention, humanely reforms immigration system
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today in introducing the Freedom for Families Act, which would ensure that no child or family is threatened by…
Issues:
Immigration
Legislation to create jobs for 15 million Americans, focused on advancing economic recovery, racial justice, and climate action
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Yvette Clarke (NY-9),…
Issues:
Civil Rights,
Environment,
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
Submits 10 regional priorities to the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) continued fighting for western Washington’s transportation and infrastructure needs today as she submitted 10 regional priorities to the powerful House Committee…
Issues:
Housing, Transportation, & Infrastructure
Jayapal’s selection honors child care workers across Washington and highlights how the American Rescue Plan is helping families
SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced today that West Seattle child care provider Marji Hayner will be her virtual guest for…
Issues:
Civil Rights,
Health Care
Progressives, frontliners, and moderates unite to call on President Biden and Vice President Harris to expand Medicare by lowering the eligibility age, improve Medicare benefits, and empower Medicare to negotiate drug prices for all Americans
WASHINGTON — More than 80 progressives,…
Issues:
Health Care