Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district since 2017, issued several statements on April 30, 2026, addressing legislative and immigration issues.
On her official Twitter account, Jayapal criticized recent legislative actions by House Republicans regarding surveillance law: “Today, House Republicans passed a FISA reauthorization, without the necessary reforms, that will harm the American people. My full statement: https://t.co/j0dpY7gTCh” (April 30, 2026).
Later that day, she announced a congressional hearing focused on former President Donald Trump’s approach to Temporary Protected Status (TPS): “HAPPENING NOW: I’m hosting a hearing on Trump’s attacks on Temporary Protected Status with other Members of Congress, experts, and directly impacted individuals. Follow along live: https://t.co/Y3ckjZqa6q” (April 30, 2026).
Continuing her critique of Trump-era immigration policies in another post the same day, Jayapal stated: “Trump’s mass deportation campaign has never been about going after the “worst of the worst.” He wants to criminalize ALL immigration. Today, I am hosting a hearing to call out his attacks on TPS and how it is hurting our communities. https://t.co/QOtntmPYXY” (April 30, 2026).
Jayapal has represented Washington’s 7th District in Congress since succeeding Jim McDermott in 2017 and previously served in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in what was then Madras State in India in 1965 and now residing in Seattle at age 57, she holds degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University.
