Press Releases

Legislation requires the forfeiture of taxpayer-funded benefits for any former President convicted of a felony WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) introduced the Restoring and Enforcing Accountability of Presidents (REAP) Act, a bill…

Bicameral legislation advocates for the dignity and respect of children in U.S. care and establishes real oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for how young immigrants are treated WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY),…

“Removing the emergency circumstances requirement for intern telework would improve accessibility to help make our institution more reflective of the communities we were sent to serve in Congress.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led…

“43 Republican senators not only failed to hold Donald Trump accountable for inciting a deadly insurrection, but they failed to protect our country, our constitution, and our very democracy.“ WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional…

“We urge you to ensure that preferential access to COVID-19 vaccines be explicitly banned in the CDC provider agreement and on the list of CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination provider requirements” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 25 members…

“Economic impact payments are survival checks…Narrowing eligibility requirements despite continued bipartisan support would risk providing struggling families and an economy in turmoil with too little support.” WASHINGTON – As negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief package continue, U.S. Representatives Pramila…