119th Congress
Pramila Jayapal
Representative, WA-7, Washington
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- September 21, 1965 (age 61)
- In Congress
- House since 2017
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 9%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-3106
- Website
- jayapal.house.gov
Committees
- Foreign Affairs
- Budget
- Judiciary
Who Is Pramila Jayapal?
Pramila Jayapal is a Democratic representative from WA-7 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2017. Born September 21, 1965, Jayapal is 61. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Jayapal voted on 281 and missed 29. Jayapal voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Jayapal sponsored 51 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Pramila Jayapal Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Pramila Jayapal Sponsored
- Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 (H.R. 10563, In Committee)
- Students Not Profits Act of 2026 (H.R. 10562, In Committee)
- Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act (H.R. 10561, In Committee)
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (H.Con.Res. 89, Failed in the Senate)
- South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026 (H.R. 10520, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". (H.J.Res. 215, In Committee)
- GREEN Hospitals Act (H.R. 10209, In Committee)
- Green New Deal for Public Schools Act (H.R. 9959, In Committee)
- Health Over Wealth Act (H.R. 9910, In Committee)
- Orlin’s Law (H.R. 9745, In Committee)
- Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act (H.R. 9744, In Committee)
- REDACT Act (H.R. 9679, In Committee)
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- Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act (H.R. 9581, In Committee)
- To amend title 10, United States Code, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to repeal certain reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities, and for other purposes. (H.R. 9549, In Committee)
- LIFT the BAR Act (H.R. 9432, In Committee)
- All Students Count Act of 2026 (H.R. 8975, In Committee)
- Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war. (H.Res. 1179, Out of Committee)
- Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff. (H.Res. 1212, Introduced)
- Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and denouncing all forms of anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. (H.Res. 1178, Introduced)
- To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes. (H.R. 8103, In Committee)
- Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 (H.R. 8085, In Committee)
- U.S. Farmworker Protection Act (H.R. 7541, In Committee)
- Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security. (H.Res. 1058, Introduced)
- ICE Out of Our Faces Act (H.R. 7363, In Committee)
- Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act (H.R. 6751, In Committee)
- Empowering App-Based Workers Act (H.R. 6646, In Committee)
- Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (H.R. 6397, In Committee)
- Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year. (H.Res. 899, Introduced)
- EXPERTS Act of 2025 (H.R. 6145, In Committee)
- Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected. (H.Res. 741, Introduced)
- Congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on becoming the first Major League Soccer team to win all 5 major North American soccer trophies. (H.Res. 740, Introduced)
- Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 (H.R. 5234, In Committee)
- Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2025 (H.R. 4457, In Committee)
- Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act (H.R. 4456, In Committee)
- Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025 (H.R. 4182, In Committee)
- Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 (H.R. 4104, In Committee)
- Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 3971, In Committee)
- Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza. (H.Res. 473, Introduced)
- Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All. (H.Res. 445, Introduced)
- College for All Act of 2025 (H.R. 3543, In Committee)
- National Museum of Pop Culture Act (H.R. 3290, In Committee)
- Medicare for All Act (H.R. 3069, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff. (H.Res. 328, Introduced)
- WISE Act (H.R. 2851, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. (H.J.Res. 84, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. (H.J.Res. 83, In Committee)
- No Round Up Act (H.R. 2129, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. (H.J.Res. 69, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. (H.J.Res. 68, In Committee)
- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. (H.J.Res. 54, In Committee)
- Access to Counsel Act (H.R. 944, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Jayapal spoke on the floor 39 times on 34 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 1, 2026, 519 wordsLiberty and Justice for All
I thank Congresswoman Torres and the CHC, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, for their leadership on this issue.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 22, 2026, 2,008 wordsDirecting the President Pursuant to Section 5(C) of the War Powers Resolution to Remove United States Armed Forces From Hostilities With Iran
I rise to urge the United States House of Representatives to pass my War Powers Resolution to end President Trump's illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 523 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8884, Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act...
Let me be clear about what my colleagues are trying to do in their bill that they are advancing. They are trying to advance a fake stock trading ban. I want to be very clear: Their bill does not block insider trading, no matter what it is called.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 378 wordsMoment of Silence Honoring Life of Juniper Blessing
I thank the gentlewoman for those beautiful words and also for sharing this moment of celebration of Juniper Blessing and her life.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 804 wordsThe United States Represents Hopeful New Beginnings
I thank Congresswoman Ramirez for her leadership and for consistently fighting for immigrants across this country.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 663 wordsHonoring Rafe Pomerance
I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rafe Pomerance. Rafe passed away on May 21 at the age of 79 in Washington, D.C. Rafe fiercely and steadfastly championed environmental causes for nearly five decades.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 315 wordsExtension of Authorities of Title Vii of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978
Republicans called us up at the last minute to do yet another short-term extension of FISA.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 249 wordsSecure America Act
Gas prices have almost doubled since Trump came in and started his illegal Iran war. Groceries, housing, and healthcare are all unaffordable.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 20, 2026, 385 wordsDirecting the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran
If the majority is so confident in its position, I don't know why we wouldn't be debating this in a regular debate around the authorization of use of military force.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 223 wordsConcurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
This budget resolution is a total insult to the American people. Instead of addressing the rising prices of gas, groceries, housing, childcare, the things that actually allow people to survive in an economy that Republicans have rigged for the billionaires, this resolution puts another $70 billion into ICE and CBP.
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- Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (House, April 29, 2026)
- Directing the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran (House, April 16, 2026)
- Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (House, April 16, 2026)
- End Cruel Immigration Enforcement Against Kids (House, March 26, 2026)
- Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 (House, March 19, 2026)
- Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 (House, March 18, 2026)
- Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, March 5, 2026)
- Honoring Nancy Nordhoff (House, February 24, 2026)
- Removal of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 6646 (House, January 8, 2026)
- Pet and Livestock Protection Act (House, December 18, 2025)
- Directing the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Presidentially Designated Terrorist Organizations in the... (House, December 17, 2025)
- Kayla Hamilton Act (House, December 16, 2025)
- Kayla Hamilton Act (House, December 16, 2025)
- Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (House, December 11, 2025)
- Fighting DHS Immigration Raids (House, December 3, 2025)
- Epstein Files Transparency Act (House, November 18, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 (House, September 11, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities From Duis Act of 2025 (House, June 26, 2025)
- Rescissions Act of 2025 (House, June 12, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, April 9, 2025)
- No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (House, April 8, 2025)
- Economic Populism (House, March 25, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (House, February 13, 2025)
- Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (House, January 16, 2025)
- Laken Riley Act (House, January 7, 2025)
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Questions About Pramila Jayapal
Is Pramila Jayapal still in Congress?
Yes. Pramila Jayapal is serving as representative from WA-7 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Pramila Jayapal?
Pramila Jayapal is a Democrat.
When is Pramila Jayapal up for reelection?
Jayapal's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Pramila Jayapal?
Pramila Jayapal was born September 21, 1965 and is 61.
How often does Pramila Jayapal vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Jayapal voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is Pramila Jayapal on?
House Committee on Foreign Affairs; House Committee on the Budget; House Committee on the Judiciary.