Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement after the Committee advanced her amendment to expand protections for consumers from drug price spikes. The amendment—introduced during a…
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…
