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
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, serving in the U.S. Congress for Washington's 7th District since 2017, is expressing her views on federal policies and initiatives via social media. Her focus spans healthcare, immigration, and the actions of the current U.S. Administration.
On April 7, 2025, Rep. Jayapal made a statement criticizing the House GOP's budget resolution. She claimed this budget would necessitate cuts to Medicaid, and noted, "not even the majority of Republican voters approve of that." She used the hashtag #HandsOffMedicaid to emphasize her stance.
Later on April 7, 2025, Jayapal commented on the nature of Medicare Advantage. Referring to it as "DisAdvantage," she argued it is not true Medicare but rather private insurance focused on profitability. She pointed out she advised the Trump administration to examine Medicare Advantage for "waste, fraud, & abuse."
On April 8, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed her concerns regarding immigration policies, stating that the Trump administration is arresting and detaining U.S. citizens. She labeled the actions as a "reckless, indiscriminate deportation campaign" that needs to conclude.