Government Reform & Ethics

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…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s plan to punt a solution for Dreamers and tie it to border and interior enforcement: “I have a…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Exactly one month after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal shared the following letter from her constituent on the House floor: Video of the floor remarks is available here. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today…