Jayapal and Wyden Introduce FAMILIES Act to Keep Families Together and Provide Alternatives to Incarceration for Parents and Caregivers

The FAMILIES Act is modeled after successful Oregon and Washington state programs aimed at preventing trauma for children and families and proven to reduce recidivism; legislation is endorsed by nearly 100 criminal justice, civil rights and child welfare organizations WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative…

“Today is only possible because people across our state and throughout our country put aside cynicism, doubts and fears to step up, speak out and organize—not only for this election but for the past four years of the Trump presidency.”…

SEATTLE — United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States:…

SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) led all 12 members of the Washington state congressional delegation in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution congratulating the Seattle Storm on winning the 2020 Women’s National Basketball Association…

House Passes Jayapal Resolution Condemning Unwanted, Unnecessary Medical Procedures Performed On Immigrant Women Without Their Consent at the Irwin County Detention Center  WASHINGTON — The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution today urgently condemning the unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures—including…

WASHINGTON — United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement after voting to deliver another round of critical COVID-19 relief to individuals, families and businesses in Washington and throughout the country: “My office has heard directly from thousands of…