Pramila Jayapal
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19655.4Global Dominance: 0.09%Pramila Jayapal is a trailblazing Indian American politician and the first woman of Indian descent elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Serving Washington's 7th congressional district, she has been a vocal advocate for progressive policies, including immigration reform, healthcare access, and workers' rights. Jayapal's political career has been marked by her commitment to social justice and her efforts to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Prior to her election to Congress, she was an influential activist and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, advocating for policies that promote equity and inclusivity in American society.
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Jessica Gorman specifically called out Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who had remarked during the hearing that it was the fourth of its kind and that there were 'many other things we could be doing.'
Murder victim's mom accuses Rep Jayapal of laughing at testimonyUnited States· 2026-09-25
Rep. Pramila Jayapal argued that immigration enforcement under the Trump administration has targeted immigrants without criminal convictions.
DHS Secretary Mullin rejects Jayapal's claim on summer ICE arrestsUnited States· 2026-09-20
Pramila Jayapal insisted that the hearing should be aimed at real solutions that fix an immigration system that has not been modernized to meet the needs of our country in over 30 years.
Angel dad demands end to sanctuary policies after daughter's deathUnited States· 2026-09-16
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash, was one of the Democrats who backed the war powers resolution.
House Republicans back war powers resolution to limit Trump on IranUnited States· 2026-09-16
Rep. Pramila Jayapal also showed support for Macklemore amid the backlash.
Ed Sheeran tour: Macklemore dropped, other openers quitUnited States· 2026-09-15
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., condemned Mace's comments and insisted that Republicans should do so as well.
Nancy Mace says all Muslims in public office pose threat to USUnited States· 2026-08-10
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a bill this week to establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
Top progressive Pramila Jayapal introduces Green New Deal for public schoolsUnited States· 2026-07-29
Rep. Pramila Jayapal expressed her horror at the shooting and extended her condolences to the victims' families.
Teen held as Seattle police hunt second suspect in deadly center shootingUnited States· 2026-07-27
Pramila Jayapal is a Washington Rep. who led the resolution to halt military action in Iran.
U.S. House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
Canada· 2026-07-23
Pramila Jayapal proposed the war powers resolution that passed by a 214-208 vote.
US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end Iran conflict | House of Representatives
United Kingdom· 2026-07-23
The vote was brought by Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powersUnited States· 2026-07-23
Pramila Jayapal is the sponsor of the resolution aimed at limiting military operations against Iran.
Predstavnički dom SAD-a usvojio rezoluciju o ratnim ovlastima koja ograničava Trampovo djelovanje u ratu s Iranom
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-07-23Pramila Jayapal is a Democratic representative from Washington who proposed the resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran.
Jutarnji list - Kongres zatražio obustavu napada na Iran, republikanci se okreću protiv Trumpa
Croatia· 2026-07-23Democratic legislator Pramila Jayapal shared a recording of the incident involving the ICE agents.
Videos contradicen versión del ICE sobre muerte de migrante colombiano
Mexico· 2026-07-14
Pramila Jayapal is a Washington Representative who supports Abdul El-Sayed.
Abdul El-Sayed is out to prove establishment Democrats wrongUnited States· 2026-07-11
Rep. Pramila Jayapal argued Americans are 'sick and tired' of establishment politics and seek bolder leadership.
Rep Pramila Jayapal slams Democrats for dismissing progressive victoriesUnited States· 2026-07-03
DeGette, who was endorsed by former CPC Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.
Socialist Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in stunning Colorado upsetUnited States· 2026-07-01
Pramila Jayapal is a congressmember from Washington who criticized the ruling.
Trans youth athletes vow to keep playing after US supreme court sports ruling | LGBTQ+ rightsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-30
Rep. Pramila Jayapal agreed with Pressley that the election results in New York indicate a larger movement within their party.
House Democrats split over socialist candidates sweeping New York primariesUnited States· 2026-06-26
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal announced she will promote a bill called the 'Orlin Act' in memory of the deceased child.
Hondureña recibe permiso para ingresar a EEUU y enterrar a su hijo asesinado
Honduras· 2026-05-29
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal accused the White House of trying to punish even those who followed the rules and used the legal pathways created by the system.
así funciona cambio que obligaría a solicitantes a abandonar el país mientras esperan decisión
Colombia· 2026-05-28
Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington, urged the victims to raise their hands if they had not yet secured a meeting with the Justice Department.
L’affaire Epstein : trente ans de négligence judiciaire au détriment des victimes du prédateur sexuel
France· 2026-02-15
Rep. Pramila Jayapal demanded that Bondi apologize to the Epstein survivors for publishing documents that failed to redact their names.
House hearing erupts as Bondi clashes with lawmakersUnited States· 2026-02-14
Pramila Jayapal is a Democratic US representative who accessed files related to Jeffrey Epstein and criticized the Department of Justice's tracking of Congress members.
House members seek inquiry into DoJ’s tracking of their Epstein files research | House of RepresentativesUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Pramila Jayapal is a congresswoman who criticized the alleged espionage by the Department of Justice.
Democratas exigem investigação a "espionagem" pelo Departamento de Justiça
Cabo Verde· 2026-02-13
Jayapal told CNN she did not know the Justice Department had surveilled her search until CNN contacted her Wednesday for comment on the matter.
House speaker condemns Trump Justice Department monitoring of lawmakers’ Epstein document reviewUnited States· 2026-02-13
Pramila Jayapal condemned the surveillance of their research by the Trump administration regarding the Epstein case.
Affaire Epstein : des élus démocrates du Congrès s’indignent de la surveillance de leurs recherches au ministère de la justiceFrance· 2026-02-13
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., believes that a reduced GOP majority strengthens Democrats’ hand.
GOP House majority hangs by thread as Democrats eye political leverageUnited States· 2026-02-13
Images of Pam Bondi’s binder from a hearing show Rep. Pramila Jayapal's searches from the unredacted Epstein files.
Suspected Canada school shooter identifiedUnited States· 2026-02-13
Images of Pam Bondi’s binder from a hearing show Rep. Pramila Jayapal's searches from the unredacted Epstein files.
Trump revokes EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollutionUnited States· 2026-02-13
