Pramila Jayapal

There are over 20 investigations into Donald Trump's actions where the Trump administration has stonewalled our pursuit of the truth.

We were sworn to a constitutional duty to conduct oversight of the executive branch, along with many other things.

The wealth inequality today is--hasn't been the same since 1920.

Social Security would work even better if people with high incomes paid their fair share.

Without Social Security benefits in Washington state, an estimated 317,000 more Washington state seniors would fall below the poverty line.

Social Security is often called an entitlement. It really should be called an earned benefit program.

I thank the gentlewoman for pointing that out. The head of the American Academy of Pediatrics has come. We have had a number of forums where people have been able to ask questions. Our Members have been able to ask questions, and I am very…

I thank Representative Schakowsky for her comments. My colleague, the gentlewoman from California, Barbara Lee, has been such a champion for families, for children, for people of color, for low-income families across this country and knows…

It's very stark. When you have a president that says, I am not going to comply with any. ... that means that there is no respect for the check and balance and the coequal branch of government, which is what we are.

I mean, it's been very clear all along and we just received as you know the letter saying -- from Barr saying, we're not going to give you the unredacted report, we're not going to give you the underlying documents that you've subpoenaed…

It seems incredibly dangerous to their safety.

So how fast can you move on this? I guess that is really the question.

I just think this is an urgent--I appreciate that, and I just think this needs your urgent attention.

OSHA could help put an end to this by setting specific safety standards to protect workers that are vulnerable to violence at their jobs.

If you look at the statistics, nurses are being beaten to death. Hospital employees are dodging gunfire.

One of the most basic functions of the Department of Labor is to keep workers safe from danger on the job.

It is time for the Federal Government to invest in green infrastructure.

I hope that we can consider the RUC in this committee.

The Federal Government's dollars would be well repaid, as these thriving communities contribute to our economy.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Ranking Member. I appreciate the opportunity to be before you and share how an investment in infrastructure will benefit the people and economy of our country in the context of my district.

I believe in people power. I got to be honest with you. I don't think we would be talking about any of this if our constituents weren't raising their voices.

We need to think bigger than tweets, right? We need to think about how we impact the lives of millions of people in this country, who are struggling every day, wondering whether or not they are going to go bankrupt because they are sick or…

I think what is motivating us here is the fact that the system we have right now is deeply flawed...

Long-term supports and services included in this bill are crucial to families like mine.

I am a cosponsor of this legislation. I am not going to hide that fact.