Government Reform & Ethics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to the House Republican passage of the fourth short-term spending in nearly as many months, in lieu of a permanent budget fix: “The majority has made a mockery…

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was appointed to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. The committee, part of the House Judiciary Committee, has jurisdiction over the administration of U.S. Courts, federal rules of evidence, civil and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to House passage of the continuing resolution that funds the government through January 19: “It’s shameful to see House Republicans skip town to enjoy the holidays after voting…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswomen Pramila Jayapal and Cheri Bustos commended Microsoft for announcing they would be eliminating forced arbitration agreements with employees who make sexual harassment claims. Earlier this month, Jayapal (D-WA) and Bustos (D-IL) were joined by Reps. Walter…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to House passage of the Republican tax bill that raises taxes on middle class families while giving tax breaks to large corporations and the wealthy: “The GOP tax…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement in response to allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. John Conyers: “This is a watershed moment where, finally, the country seems to be waking…