Civil Rights

While acknowledging that thousands of individuals were unjustly targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin, and immigration status in the two decades following the attack, the lawmakers also outline various forms of relief to support…

Modeled after successful programs in Washington and Oregon, legislation provides alternatives to incarceration for parents and caregivers, prevents trauma for children and families, and reduces recidivism WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today in…

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,…