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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.

Quotes by year · 2017–20261,305 total · peak 2021 (350)
2017: 63 quotes2018: 39 quotes2019: 297 quotes2020: 110 quotes2021: 350 quotes2022: 106 quotes2023: 159 quotes2024: 59 quotes2025: 60 quotes2026: 62 quotes
May 16, 2024

May I ask how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Washington has 15 minutes remaining.

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May 15, 2024

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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May 15, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Moylan). The gentlewoman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Apr 19, 2024

When asylum seekers wait 8 years to get their cases heard, then, yes, people turn to unscrupulous actors, including cartels, who promise them get in by going to the border. The only people talking about the open border and encouraging…

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Apr 12, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Turner The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Apr 12, 2024

Here is a quote from Travis LeBlanc, a Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board member: Although section 702 is touted as a foreign intelligence tool, it is apparent that a key feature is domestic intelligence and criminal law…

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Apr 9, 2024

The FAFSA delays continue to demonstrate the impacts on people's lives when Federal programs are just too complex for the average person to navigate.

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Apr 9, 2024

I am proud of my State for taking steps to automatically enroll students in tuition free opportunities.

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Apr 9, 2024

We have certainly heard that excessive requirements block eligible students by making the process just altogether too complex to receive aid.

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Apr 9, 2024

Congress needs to examine the barriers that prevent eligible families from receiving student aid.

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Apr 9, 2024

These are unacceptable issues that we have seen with the redesign and the rollout of processing FAFSA this year.

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Apr 9, 2024

Postsecondary education helps millions of low-and middle-income students reach economic success.

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Mar 12, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for her remarks, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mar 12, 2024

I would just remind my colleagues that no President has ever been able to detain everybody that is required by law because we have never appropriated that amount of money. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York…

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Mar 11, 2024

This lengthy, expensive, and independent investigation resulted in a complete exoneration of President Joe Biden.

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Mar 11, 2024

It seems to me that the crux of the report--the main story is that you found insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that President Biden willfully retained any classified materials.

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Mar 6, 2024

The evidence clearly indicates that your zero-humanity policy was intended to permanently separate children from their parents.

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Mar 6, 2024

Thanks to Democratic oversight efforts, we know the tragic results of Donald Trump's cruel family separation policy today.

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Mar 6, 2024

I was the first Member of Congress to go and meet with separated moms detained in Federal prison.

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Mar 6, 2024

The best way to help secure the border is to expand lawful pathways and adequately fund the immigration system.

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Mar 6, 2024

Today's hearing appears to be an attempt by my Republican colleagues to justify their inability and lack of desire to act in a bipartisan fashion.

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Mar 6, 2024

They clearly overreached. I find it concerning that the race conscious admissions decision is being misapplied to prevent schools from helping students of color.

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Mar 6, 2024

Unfortunately, right winged pundits have targeted these programs over claims that these programs are racist.

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Mar 6, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs play a necessary role in fulfilling that promise of a postsecondary education by connecting students with support.

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Mar 6, 2024

Every student deserves a welcoming and supportive learning environment, and that's particularly important for students from backgrounds that have faced decades of exclusionary practices and policies.

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