Pramila Jayapal

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Jayapal votes 'present' on resolution to support Israel, condemn Hamas

Jayapal said the resolution ignored the impact of violence in Gaza on Palestinians.
Katie Campbell
Congressmember Jayapal joins call for ceasefire in Israel and Gaza

In a statement posted to social media, the Washington Democrat joined several other representatives to advocate for, at a minimum, a temporary cessation in the fighting to save civilian lives.
Katie Campbell

John O'Brien
Jayapal reintroduces Transgender Bill of Rights

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) is once again trying to codify federal protections for transgender and gender non-conforming people across the country.
Paige Browning

Katie Campbell
Jayapal: Chaos around House speaker vote signals 'a very difficult two years' ahead

The work of Congress has stalled with the U.S. House's failure to elected a House speaker. The House has so far failed to elect a House Speaker. And despite wanting today off to mark the second anniversary of the January 6th attacks on the Capitol, representatives are headed back to the floor today.
Paige Browning

Katie Campbell
Jayapal trumpets infrastructure bill passage, predicts success for Build Back Better

‘I'm looking forward to continuing to rebuild the trust because at the end of the day, not a single Republican will vote for universal childcare, universal Pre-K, lowering prescription drug prices, investing in housing, taking on climate change, supporting immigration.’
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst
Reining in tech giants could happen with Jayapal-sponsored antitrust bill

"It would be sort of like being the referee on a field and at the same time playing for one of the teams."
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on the Capitol breach and next steps

A dozen lawmakers were locked inside the gallery, above the House Chamber awaiting evacuation instructions. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was one of them
Bill Radke

Brandi Fullwood
Swept into DC the same night as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pramila Jayapal looks to the future

The congressperson reflects on the post-Trump future.
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong

Bill Radke
Pramila Jayapal: 'Every American should be outraged' at how Senate is treating impeachment

Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Seattle voted Friday morning to send articles of impeachment to the full House.
Angela King
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on where impeachment goes from here

Angela King talks with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) about what's coming next in the House impeachment inquiry.
Angela King

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