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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Pramila
Jayapal applauded the passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the U.S. House of
Representatives. The bill will gradually increase the federal minimum wage to
$15 over six years, increasing pay for up…
Issues:
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
Washington, D.C. – Last
night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment led by Pramila
Jayapal (D-WA), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, requiring
Congressional oversight over the Intelligence Community’s use of face
recognition technology. This amendment is a…
Issues:
Civil Rights,
Foreign Affairs & National Security,
Science, Technology, & Antitrust
Bill Would Strengthen Protections and Benefits for All Domestic Workers
Washington D.C. —
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on Monday
announced the launch of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, the
first ever national set…
Issues:
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
Washington, D.C. –
Today, Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) voted in favor of final passage
of H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year
2020.
“While I have severe concerns
about our escalating military spending as a nation,…
Issues:
Foreign Affairs & National Security
Following the release of a Medicare for All support letter from prominent racial justice organizations.
**Listen
to the press call recording here**
WASHINGTON, DC — Today,
U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Barbara Lee (CA-13) Ayanna
Pressley (MA-7), and Debbie…
Issues:
Civil Rights,
Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Pramila Jayapal released her third annual Infrastructure Report on transportation and infrastructure priorities for Washington’s 7th Congressional District and the greater Seattle Region.
“America’s infrastructure is crumbling, but the Trump administration has failed to take…
Issues:
Housing, Transportation, & Infrastructure
