Pramila Jayapal

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Government

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.’

Government

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."

Politics

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

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.