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Pramila Jayapal

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Pramila Jayapal is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is notable for being the first South Asian woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Throughout her tenure, Jayapal has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, immigration, and social justice, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents and promote equity across the nation.

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Mar 26, 2025

This has to be elevated as the complete incompetence and danger to our national security these people pose.

thenation.com
Mar 26, 2025

I have zero second thoughts about it.

thenation.com
Mar 26, 2025

This idea that 'I know better' is terrible.

thenation.com
Mar 26, 2025

If we had passed Build Back Better with universal childcare and a huge housing investment, we would not have lost the election.

thenation.com
Mar 26, 2025

You have to terrify people in order to shut them up.

thenation.com
Mar 26, 2025

We can’t control what they do, but we can control that we have to stand up and fight back.

thenation.com
Mar 25, 2025

I thank the gentleman for leading this conversation about how we can stand up for our people and unrig the economy. That is economic patriotism. I want to be very clear. Our economy has been rigged by giant corporations and the wealthiest…

govinfo.gov
Mar 12, 2025

Do not cave. Vote no on cloture. Stand up for the American people like House Democrats did.

commondreams.org
Mar 6, 2025

Do not take the bait and give in to their anti trans people rhetoric.

newsweek.com
Mar 6, 2025

not take the bait and give in to their anti trans people rhetoric.

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

Trump is making up stats about Social Security so he has an excuse to cut your benefits.

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

I think it reinforces … that Congress has authorization to appropriate money, and that people rely on that authorization for those programs, and that when you do the work, you should get paid when it’s been authorized.

cnn.com
Mar 4, 2025

I’m not confident about anything, but I hope that the Trump administration will pay attention to the Supreme Court.

cnn.com
Mar 4, 2025

I'm not confident about anything, but I hope that the Trump administration will pay attention to the Supreme Court.

cnn.com
Mar 4, 2025

Trump: 'The days of rule by unelected bureaucrats are over.' What about unelected billionaire shadow president, Elon Musk?

newsweek.com
Feb 27, 2025

99% of House Republicans just voted to gut Medicaid so they can lower taxes for the richest 1%. They’re showing you exactly who they’re working for.

truthout.org
Feb 26, 2025

What actually hurts aviation safety is purging the federal workforce of career public servants and experts who have spent their entire lives working to keep the American people safe.

newsweek.com
Feb 25, 2025

This bill is a Republican betrayal of the middle class and working families across the country. If you are at home watching this, I want you to think about what Republicans want to slash from your life so that they can lower taxes for the…

govinfo.gov
Feb 25, 2025

99% of House Republicans just voted to gut Medicaid so they can lower taxes for the richest 1%.

commondreams.org
Feb 25, 2025

House Republicans have ignored the demands of their constituents and instead chosen to side with their billionaire donors.

commondreams.org
Feb 17, 2025

Do not cave. Vote no on cloture. Stand up for the American people like House Democrats did.

commondreams.org
Feb 13, 2025

This bill applies to anyone within 100 miles of the border. That is two-thirds of the population of the United States, cities like Jacksonville; Charleston; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania…

govinfo.gov
Feb 13, 2025

Do you remember when candidate Trump said that, on day one, he would end inflation and bring prices down for American citizens? That is, in fact, the number one reason he got elected. Guess what, Mr. Speaker? He has done nothing on this…

govinfo.gov
Feb 12, 2025

My We the People Amendment hands power back to the people by finally ending corporate constitutional rights.

commondreams.org

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