Civil Rights

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…

“Poverty exists because we allow it to exist. We have the power to end poverty.“ — Rep. Jayapal WASHINGTON –  Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Barbara Lee (CA-13) unveiled a Congressional resolution today that demands the U.S. fully address poverty…

Call for enacting “as robust and comprehensive a Build Back Better package as possible” WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) led nearly 60 lawmakers from across the Democratic Caucus in calling on Congressional leadership to go big,…

“As the first Indian American woman ever elected to the House of Representatives, I will do everything in my power to ensure that we end anti-Asian hate.“ SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement condemning anti-Asian hate,…

Submits community-based funding requests for consideration to the House Committee on Appropriations SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) continued her fight to deliver critical Federal funding for local projects across western Washington last week. She officially submitted community-based funding requests for consideration…

Legislation to create jobs for 15 million Americans, focused on advancing economic recovery, racial justice, and climate action WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Yvette Clarke (NY-9),…