Press Releases

New relief package includes $600 direct payments for individuals plus $600 per child, $300 a week of expanded unemployment assistance, rental and nutrition assistance, support for small businesses and funding to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine WASHINGTON — United States Representative…

Legislation improves ethics and reforms the country’s campaign finance laws while making fighting corruption a top priority as the country faces “historic lows” in the public’s faith in democracy  Washington, DC – United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and United States Senator…

This progressive vision signals a strong commitment to transforming the immigration system so it is humane, fair, equitable, centers family unity and works for everyone WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14),…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) was elected Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus today, continuing her leadership of the growing progressive movement across America.  “As a lifelong organizer, I am honored that my colleagues have elected me to lead…

Interim Chief of Staff Rachel Berkson will become the Deputy Chief of Staff while also returning to her previous role as District Director in Seattle SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, announced today…

Building on her dedicated work in the State Senate, Jayapal’s legislation increases access to apprenticeships and knocks down barriers that too often keep underrepresented groups from starting, staying in and completing apprenticeship programs WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)…