U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th district in Congress, recently used her social media platform to address a range of issues including immigration enforcement, antitrust policy, and rising grocery prices.
On January 28, 2026, Jayapal criticized the Department of Homeland Security and the Trump administration on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “DHS agents are terrorizing our communities and killing people on our streets with no accountability from the Trump administration. Congress cannot hand them another dime for this lawlessness.”
The following day, she posted about her engagement with students at the University of Washington School of Law regarding antitrust efforts. On January 29, 2026, she wrote: “Today, I joined students at @UWSchoolofLaw to discuss my antitrust work with the Monopoly Busters Caucus. Thank you to Danica Noble and Jonathan Kanter for such a great conversation, and to all of the UW students who showed up with great questions!”
Later that same day, Jayapal highlighted her role in addressing corporate consolidation and food costs by hosting a field hearing. She posted: “Happening now: I’m hosting a field hearing on corporate consolidation and rising grocery prices. Food is something that should be accessible for every American. As costs continue to go up, I am working to shine a light on the root causes and hold those responsible accountable.”
Jayapal has served as U.S. Representative for Washington’s 7th District since 2017 after succeeding Jim McDermott and previously served in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in 1965 and currently residing in Seattle at age 57, Jayapal holds degrees from Georgetown University (1986) and Northwestern University (1990).
