Jobs & Economy

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Pramila Jayapal applauded the passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 over six years, increasing pay for up…

Bill Would Strengthen Protections and Benefits for All Domestic Workers Washington D.C. — Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on Monday announced the launch of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, the first ever national set…

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) applauded the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) proposal to update overtime protections for thousands of additional workers in the state. “Today’s proposal by the Inslee Administration will protect…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement regarding ongoing discussions about Congress’ December 7th deadline to fund the government. “Congress cannot continue to stand…

SEATTLE – Below is Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s testimony as prepared on the ‘Overtime Rule’ at the Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division’s listening session in Seattle: Thank you to the Department of Labor for engaging in these important listening…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 ruling: “The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has dealt a major blow to workers and working families all across…