Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district, has shared her views on various issues through a series of tweets dated February 18, 2025. Jayapal, who succeeded Jim McDermott in 2017 and previously served in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016, addresses concerns ranging from aviation security to political campaign financing and community recognition during Black History Month.

On February 18, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed concern over recent changes in aviation security under former President Donald Trump’s administration. "Trump has dismantled the Aviation Security Advisory Committee," she tweeted, adding that hundreds of FAA workers involved in maintenance and safety had been fired, posing a risk to public safety.

Later that day, she highlighted her legislative efforts with the introduction of a new amendment aimed at reforming political campaign financing. "Last week, I introduced my We the People amendment to finally get big money out of politics," she stated. She criticized the Citizens United decision for allowing financial influence over government decisions and emphasized reversing it to empower citizens.

In another tweet on February 18, Rep. Jayapal recognized contributions made by Black leaders during Black History Month. "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I want to highlight some remarkable Black leaders in our district," she wrote. She praised Marcia for her work addressing food insecurity at FamilyWorks’ Wallingford Food Bank and expressed honor in supporting such initiatives.