Pramila Jayapal U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Pramila Jayapal U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Representative Pramila Jayapal, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2017, recently shared a series of statements on social media highlighting key issues and leadership changes. Her posts addressed topics such as political support within Congress and immigration policy.
On December 5, 2024, Rep. Jayapal expressed her endorsement for Rep. Greg Casar, stating "@RepCasar is a tireless champion for poor and working families across the country, fighting corporate power and standing up for everyday Americans." She conveyed her pride in supporting him as the new Chair-elect of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Later that day, she commented on immigration reform with an emphasis on its economic impact: "Immigrants do so much for our country: they pay billions into Social Security, perform countless essential jobs, and keep our economy strong." She criticized Republican lawmakers for not updating what she described as a "30-year-old, outdated immigration system."
On December 6, 2024, Jayapal congratulated Rep. Grace Meng on her new role as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the upcoming Congress session: "Congratulations to my friend and colleague @RepGraceMeng for being elected @CAPAC Chair for the 119th Congress!"
Alerts Sign-up