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“As the first Indian American woman ever elected to the House of Representatives, I will do everything in my power to ensure that we end anti-Asian hate.“ SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement condemning anti-Asian…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement regarding U.S. support for a resolution advanced by India and South Africa at the World Trade Organization (WTO), backed by 100 countries, to…

Submits community-based funding requests for consideration to the House Committee on Appropriations SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) continued her fight to deliver critical Federal funding for local projects across western Washington last week. She officially submitted community-based funding requests for consideration…

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…

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…

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),…