Press Releases

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…

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…

Jayapal secures funding for the five transportation and infrastructure projects as part of the INVEST in America Act that passed today WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to approve $20 million for five Seattle-area transportation and infrastructure projects.…

“Every day that goes by without action from your leadership is a tacit endorsement of the Congresswoman’s offenses, and invitation for her to continue — and escalate further.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led nearly 40 lawmakers today in…

Follows months of fighting for federal funding to help repair the bridge WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced today that she has helped to secure more than $11.2 million in federal funding for the West Seattle Bridge. The U.S.…