Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, recently shared her views on social media about significant legislative and social issues. Her tweets touched upon infrastructure investments, economic disparities affecting everyday Americans, and her stance against harassment and violence.

On November 16, 2024, Rep. Jayapal highlighted the impact of the Infrastructure Law signed three years ago. She stated that it has "delivered in so many big ways for Washington State," citing specific allocations such as "$2 billion for the I-5 Bridge," "$36.4 million for SeaTac Airport," and "$156 million for solar." She emphasized that these investments are substantial with more expected to follow ("Since being signed three years ago today...").

In another post on the same day, she addressed economic challenges faced by many Americans who "can’t afford housing, health care, or to send their kids to college — and they can’t get by on one job." Rep. Jayapal attributed these struggles to a system "rigged in favor of the rich & powerful" and advocated for efforts to demonstrate genuine support for poor and working people ("People can’t afford housing...").

Additionally, Rep. Jayapal expressed her disapproval of harassment and violence within movements advocating peace. She remarked that such actions are "absolutely unacceptable" and undermine the credibility of pro-peace initiatives while failing to garner support ("This is absolutely unacceptable...").