Jayapal and Wyden Reintroduce the FAMILIES Act to Keep Families Together and Children Out of Foster Care

Modeled after successful programs in Washington and Oregon, legislation provides alternatives to incarceration for parents and caregivers, prevents trauma for children and families, and reduces recidivism WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today in…

Urge Congressional leadership to include funding in upcoming budget reconciliation bill, “both to save lives and to reinforce America’s leadership in combatting the pandemic worldwide.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) joined U.S.…

“As we aggressively fight this misguided ruling in the courts, we must also act quickly in Congress.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, made the following statement after a Federal judge in Texas issued…

Bipartisan bill with Senator Gillibrand ends forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims so survivors can seek justice and accountability WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) joined U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY),…

Ten community projects included as part of the House of Representatives’ appropriations legislation WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced today that she successfully secured an additional $4.1 million in Federal funding for key projects across the Seattle-area. This includes…

Bicameral proposal by northwest lawmakers would halt any future sale of the National Archives and Records Administration facility in Seattle while guaranteeing that federally recognized Indian Tribes are consulted before the sale or transfer of federal properties WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives…