Press Releases

Submits 10 regional priorities to the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure WASHINGTON — Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) continued fighting for western Washington’s transportation and infrastructure needs today as she submitted 10 regional priorities to the powerful House Committee…

Jayapal’s selection honors child care workers across Washington and highlights how the American Rescue Plan is helping families  SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced today that West Seattle child care provider Marji Hayner will be her virtual guest for…

Progressives, frontliners, and moderates unite to call on President Biden and Vice President Harris to expand Medicare by lowering the eligibility age, improve Medicare benefits, and empower Medicare to negotiate drug prices for all Americans WASHINGTON — More than 80 progressives,…

PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the 287(g) Program while repealing the federal government’s authority to deputize state and local police to enforce federal immigration law WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04)…

Legislation ensures that citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status are able to consult with an attorney if they are detained by Customs and Border Protection WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) successfully passed her Access…

Legislation makes community college free for everyone and eliminates tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for families making up to $125,000 WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) led lawmakers today in introducing…