I hosted a roundtable with the No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition and SEIU 775 to hear from those directly hurt by the healthcare cuts in Trump’s Big Bad Betrayal Bill. It's time we actually invest at home to save lives.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
@jayapal.house.gov
Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
Last week, I visited Juniper Blessing’s memorial and met with trans students at UW to hear their experiences and the fear they felt after her killing. Trans people deserve to live as their full, authentic selves. I will continue to fight in Congress for them to do just that.
Dr. Tanya Shah worked at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, and now she’s telling the stories of the horrors she witnessed. We must continue to raise the alarm about the horrors happening to the people of Gaza and put an end to this destruction.
I’ve been notified of another death in ICE custody. This is the 55th death under Trump’s second term and the second reported death at Delaney Hall in less than 8 months. We must end the use of these deadly private prisons and reform our country’s cruel detention policies.
The vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination by Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee is disrespectful to survivors and Americans who want accountability. I call on Republican senators to find some courage and deny Todd Blanche confirmation. Full statement:
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I’m leading an amicus brief to the Supreme Court with Senator Whitehouse to allow states and local communities to hold Big Oil accountable for knowingly contributing to and lying about climate change. No immunity for Big Oil.
The Trump administration is sending tariff refunds, including $2.2 billion to Apple and $600 million to Amazon. But American consumers? $0. Once again, corporations get billions to line their pockets while Americans pay the price.
PUGET SOUND: Smoke from the Spokane wildfires will significantly worsen air quality in our region over the next couple of days. For resources on how to stay safe, visit my wildfire resource page: jayapal.house.gov/extreme-weather
Wildfire, Extreme Heat and Cold, and Earthquake Resources - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Over the past number of years, climate change has increased both the severity and the frequency of natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and extreme heat in the Pacific Northwest. These ev...
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It was great to visit the recently completed 145th Street Corridor and I-5 Interchange Project in Shoreline, which has already made our city more accessible for visitors and residents alike. So cool to see the before photos alongside the completed project!
This is so horrible. I'm sending well wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to my friend, Rep. Marcy Kaptur, and I hope the person who did this is found quickly. https://www.13abc.com/2026/08/02/congresswoman-kaptur-hospitalized-after-hit-skip-crash-with-non-life-threatening-injuries/
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash, police say
Rep. Kaptur among those with non-life-threatening injuries from crash near Detroit and Central in Toledo
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Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as Attorney General. We cannot trust that he will not move forward with the $1.8 billion slush fund for pardoned insurrectionists and Trump himself.
Prisciliano Trejo, who had leukemia, was reportedly denied medical care by ICE for 8 days while in a detention center run by CoreCivic. He died just days later — and ICE is already shirking accountability. (1/3)
NEW POD: I was joined by Dr. Tanya Shah, one of my constituents who chose to work in a hospital in Gaza and bore witness to the genocide. She is the truest example of using the power you have to make change. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=P17D...
I’m introducing the Green New Deal for Public Schools with @markey.senate.gov to invest in safe, healthy, zero-carbon, classrooms to lift up our entire public education system. In the richest country in the world, we should have the best public schools in the world.
This week, I joined advocates and partners who were critical to the introduction of my Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act — legislation that would take a successful Seattle anti-hunger program nationwide and give families money to buy produce. Let’s pass this bill!
Another court has rejected Trump's policies that allow ICE to detain immigrants before any hearing with a judge. While this will likely be litigated further, today's decision reaffirms that immigrants who contribute to our communities and have lived here for years deserve dignity, not detention.
5th federal appeals court rejects ICE mass detention policy
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Mary’s Place helps to keep families together and safe with a roof over their heads. I was proud to secure $1 million for the redevelopment of their family shelter in Burien and it was great to tour to see the progress being made this week.
DHS must immediately return Eduardo Aguirre home to Washington state. These cruel tactics to speed up deportations and remove due process must stop. Disband ICE.
The US economy is dramatically slowing down, but Trump is still focused on expanding his illegal war in Iran. The American people do not want this to continue. It's why the House passed my bipartisan War Powers Resolution last week. Trump must end this war.
Orlin’s Law would stop family separation and ensure that what happened to Orlin and Wendy never happens again.
Last night, I joined Soapbox Project for an important discussion on how we can advance environmental justice amidst the Trump administration’s attacks. It was such a hopeful, joyful, and productive conversation. This is what community looks like.
During these times, it is so important that we build bridges between communities to educate and empower each other. I was honored to receive the Bosnian American Institute’s Bridge Award. Thank you BAI for helping the Bosnian American community use their voices, and engage in democracy.
Morally, financially, and constitutionally, the war in Iran is wrong. I will continue to stand up to this administration and demand a stop to this war.
Last week, I conducted oversight at a Minnesota ICE facility with @repilhan.bsky.social. We saw people in leg restraints and vans taking people to deportation flights. ICE was defensive and unable to answer questions. This agency should not exist as it exists. Disband ICE.
Congress members visit Whipple Federal Building: "I was shocked to see that everyone in here has leg restraints"
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been taking people they detain in Minnesota to the Whipple Federal Building for processing. On Friday, members of Congress were there for an oversight visit.
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Members of Congress are continuing to buy and sell stocks as if they’re on Wall Street. They’re not doing it for the interest of their constituents — it’s in the interest of their pockets. We need a FULL ban on congressional stock trading.
I am in awe of the strength and resilience of the Cuban people in the face of a cruel and illegal US blockade that is resulting in collective punishment. We need to END the blockade.
Visit Jayapal.House.Gov/MassViolenceResources for mental health and trauma resources following last night’s mass shooting at Seattle Center. I will continue to provide more updates as information becomes available to me. Love you, Seattle.