Jobs, Labor, & the Economy

The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act would bring in at least $3 trillion without raising taxes on 99.95% of American households. The legislation places a 2% annual tax on the net worth of households and trusts between $50 million and $1 billion, and…

Robust relief package includes more than $285 million for WA-07 and nearly $7 billion for communities throughout the state WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) fought to secure a robust COVID-19 relief package that will deliver more than $285…

Robust relief package raises the Federal minimum wage to $15, sends out $1,400 survival checks per individual plus $1,400 per child, increases the child tax credit to $3,000 per child, extends unemployment assistance, speeds up vaccine distribution, and includes nearly…

“The White House and Senate can and should still include the minimum wage increase in the bill.“ WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement on the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling on…

“Removing the emergency circumstances requirement for intern telework would improve accessibility to help make our institution more reflective of the communities we were sent to serve in Congress.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led…

“Economic impact payments are survival checks…Narrowing eligibility requirements despite continued bipartisan support would risk providing struggling families and an economy in turmoil with too little support.” WASHINGTON – As negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief package continue, U.S. Representatives Pramila…