U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district, recently addressed several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Jayapal, who has been in Congress since 2017 and previously served in the Washington State Senate, is known for her advocacy on various social and economic matters.
On February 3, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed concern over actions reportedly taken by Elon Musk regarding USAID. She stated that "USAID helps millions of poor people, supports global health, cements our place as a world leader & employs thousands." Jayapal warned that shutting down USAID would result in hunger and job losses among Americans.
Later the same day, at 18:22 UTC, she highlighted her involvement with other lawmakers in urging Secretary Rubio to restart refugee resettlement services. She tweeted "ICYMI: I joined @RepRaskin, @SenAlexPadilla, and @SenatorDurbin in calling on Secretary Rubio to immediately restart refugee resettlement services." emphasizing the importance of these programs for individuals fleeing violence and persecution.
In another tweet posted at 19:20 UTC on February 3rd, Rep. Jayapal criticized a decision made by an appointee from the Trump administration affecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). She remarked that "The CFPB exists to protect YOUR data and interests...Trump’s appointee just froze the entire bureau’s work." underscoring the role of CFPB in safeguarding consumer rights against corporate malpractices.
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