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“We have not defeated a global pandemic until we have defeated it everywhere.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement applauding President Joe Biden’s decision to provide 500 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19…

The lawmakers tell DHS that, “re-detaining individuals solely as a result of our nation’s recovery from the pandemic is unacceptable.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led dozens of lawmakers today in calling on DHS and ICE to refrain from re-detaining individuals…

Five transportation and infrastructure projects included as part of the INVEST in America Act WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced today that she has successfully secured $20 million in funding for five Seattle-area transportation and infrastructure projects as…

Transformative legislation provides more than $300 billion for crucial housing infrastructure while increasing affordable housing and reducing homelessness WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led lawmakers today in introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act, transformative…

Outlining five measures, the lawmakers call on the White House to “advance a bold, comprehensive strategy to vaccinate the world as quickly as possible” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led more than…

More than 90 percent of the House Democratic Caucus tells Pelosi that, “the primary condition of receiving the taxpayers’ money must be compliance with strong labor standards.” WASHINGTON — More than 200 lawmakers united today in urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to…