Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Congress member representing Washington's 7th district since 2017, has been vocal on social media about various issues impacting veterans, infrastructure, and economic inequality. Born in Chennai and residing in Seattle, Jayapal has an academic background from Georgetown University and Northwestern University.

On March 16, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed concern over the potential impact of mass firings by Trump and Musk on research programs aimed at preventing addiction among veterans. She emphasized the importance of these programs for the safety and health of those who have served the country. "Research to help prevent addiction for veterans is one of the things at risk with Trump and Musk’s mass firings."

The following day, March 17, 2025, she discussed her engagement with @PNWaterways regarding water economy and infrastructure. Jayapal committed to continuing her efforts in Congress to support grants and secure funding for projects that aim to reduce emissions and invest in ports. "Always great to talk with @PNWaterways about our water economy and infrastructure and how they impact our communities."

Later on March 17, 2025, Rep. Jayapal addressed economic inequality by highlighting that billionaires are responsible for attempts to cut Social Security, Medicaid, and privatize public services like the Postal Service—not scientists or public workers. "Scientists at the NIH aren’t trying to cut your Social Security. Billionaires are."