Jobs, Labor, & the Economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement after being appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee by incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08).  “I am honored and grateful to Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for appointing me…

The letter also calls on leadership to reject any tax breaks for corporations in must-pass legislation without providing support and relief for working people WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) led 58 members of Congress…

WASHINGTON – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) to introduce the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act. The SAFE Lending Act will protect consumers from deceptive…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement upon House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: “Today, Democrats are keeping our promises to the American people and advancing key progressive priorities.…

The grant would create a workforce training program across multiple job sectors, paving the way for good-paying jobs and economic security SEATTLE – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) celebrated the recent announcement that the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) secured key amendments in the House Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) across several crucial areas including health care access, workers’ rights, and human rights. The amendments advanced crucial progressive priorities…