The transformative Build Back Better Act makes historic investments in affordable childcare, universal pre-k, paid leave, home and community based care, affordable housing, health care, climate action, and immigration reform while extending the Child Tax Credit and beginning to make…
“I reiterated what I have consistently said: that progressives will vote for both bills because we proudly support the President’s entire Build Back Better package, but that a majority of our 96-member caucus will only vote for the small infrastructure bill after…
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),…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the House United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force, joined Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congressman Bobby Rush and Senator Jeff Merkley today in introducing the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery…
SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act:
“As climate disasters continue to get worse…
Washington Congressional Delegation Demands DeJoy Immediately Reinstall Mail Sorting Machines After 40 Percent Were Dangerously Disconnected in the Seattle-Tacoma Area
SEATTLE — Eight members of the Washington Congressional delegation demanded Postmaster General Louis DeJoy immediately reinstall the sorting machines that…