Pramila Jayapal

Investing in prioritizing, investing in our caregiving infrastructure the way that we have invested in infrastructure--more traditional surface infrastructure is essential and fundamental.

The entire debate on infrastructure is a really good example of the ways in which the contributions of women to the economy and how fundamental and essential they are is devalued in a systematic way.

I have argued with you in the past that our immigration system is 'sexclusionary'—is what I call it—because it places value on work typically performed by men.

I think it is also very clear that what we have going on right now is pandemic profiteering by the largest corporations.

And in passing the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, led by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ben Ray Lujan, we can establish long overdue rights and protections for this incredibly important…

We need to shift significant resources from law enforcement to other places.

The department must be dismantled and policing reimagined.

The Pell grant is not meeting the needs that it used to over the years.

By investing in programs that reduce or eliminate cost barriers, MSIs are able to help more low-income students of color succeed without the burden of student loan debt.

Minority Serving Institutions have remarkable track records of improving economic mobility for low-income students of color.

Our resolution, H.Res. 629, recognizes the climate of hate that Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities have experienced since September 11th and calls for action to address the lasting impacts of 9/11.

I hope this hearing becomes one step of many to examine and, ultimately, dismantle 9/11 era policies that have perpetuated and exacerbated discrimination against these communities.

I think I may be the only Member of the Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee to be on an H1B.

Congress also has to take action to allow immigrant medical professionals the chance to work in their chosen field.

The pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on our brave healthcare workers.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, artists that rely on live performance for income are suffering significant economic hardship.

Whatever Joe Manchin will say yes to, we will be okay with, and we'll move forward.

The mission of our immigration court system is to adjudicate immigration cases fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly.

It is to fight for Americans to be able to have choice; for consumers to be able to shop at local grocery stores; to stop the consolidation of industries where that consolidation results in higher prices.

This is clear and present danger that we`re still in.

We all were wondering if we would die in that moment.

We have to push on Build Back Better and we have to have a two track strategy where we also ask the president of the United States to use the executive power.

I think that my hope here and what I`m working towards is that we look at the frame work, to be fair to Senator Manchin.

This is the president`s agenda. This is the Democratic agenda.

Around here, Lawrence, you know that you`re really only as good as your word.