U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of messages on her social media account on October 2, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown and offering support to constituents.
In her first post at 01:19 UTC, Jayapal informed followers that her office remains operational during the shutdown: “During the Republican Shutdown, my office is open and ready to serve you! For more information on impacted services, visit https://t.co/BknEpEuAHf or call my office for assistance. https://t.co/l0zC6p6yG9”
Later that morning at 02:17 UTC, she extended greetings related to Yom Kippur: “G’mar Chatima Tova! Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast to all who observe. https://t.co/XjLjanl4XN”
In a subsequent post at 14:05 UTC, Jayapal criticized Republican lawmakers regarding the effects of the shutdown and mentioned former President Donald Trump: “Thanks to Republicans, 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed, and millions of Americans are going to lose their health care. But Donald Trump doesn’t care. He’s too busy working on his golden ballroom. https://t.co/uyIWDvUomt”
Jayapal has served as a member of Congress representing Washington’s 7th District since 2017 after replacing Jim McDermott. She previously held a seat in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in 1965 and currently residing in Seattle, Jayapal holds degrees from Georgetown University (1986) and Northwestern University (1990).
