Rep. Pramila JayapalVerified account

@RepJayapal

Congresswoman & lifelong organizer. Proudly serving WA-07. Co-Chair of , Senior Whip, Budget Vice Ranking.

Seattle, WA
Joined January 2017

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    Let’s get rid of completely. Today, I introduced legislation to get rid of this nonsensical rule that is bad for our economy and for working people.

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  2. Proud to co-sponsor legislation to repeal the statute, which will enable the Congress to enact progressive policy solutions to our most pressing public policy challenges!

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  4. I was sent to Congress to be bold, unbought and unbossed. Today, I’m proud to cosponsor legislation to finally address a real problem that has stalled the progressive agenda. More robust than a rule, this bill will get to the heart of disparities promulgated by the statute

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  5. 8 hours ago

    threatens our ability to enact the kind of transformative change we need at this moment in history. Truly undoing its corrosive impact on our democracy requires a change in law, which is why the first bill i'm cosponsoring is for a full repeal of the statute.

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  6. We have a commitment from leadership and that will be waived and will NOT block progressive priorities in this session. Now, let’s work on repealing it entirely.

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  7. Spending the last two days in DC celebrating the swearing in of the , I felt hope. I know representatives, like , , , , , , and will fight for a better, more equal America 🇺🇸

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  8. 14 hours ago
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    Thank you, this is near & dear to my heart. Here I am getting the bi-weekly drug that keeps me alive & keeps me well enough to keep working & thus be able to pay for insurance that pays for my medicine. I worry every day about losing my job or insurance or ability to pay.

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  9. Alright, Seattle, it's ! Did you know that Seattle was the first city to play a Beatles song on the radio? 📻🎶

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  10. Progressives gained some important ground negotiating around yesterday’s rules package. One was that has agreed to seat *every* House committee with 40% Progressive Caucus members. The other: & secured 1st-ever hearings on .

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  11. Just a couple of guys from Kenosha, Wisconsin catching up in DC today. Thank you for meeting with and me. We appreciate your support for as we start the 116th Congress!

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  12. Two of my favorite Marks! Thank you to for meeting with me and today to talk about the future of . Can't wait to speak truth to power with you!

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  13. Americans elected us to do our jobs. I’m ready to do mine. It’s about time did his. This ridiculous has to end.

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  14. Alright women of the : let’s do this! 🙌🏽

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  15. Excited to finally welcome this incredible woman to the ! Ready to make change with you, ! 👏🏽

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  16. Jan 3

    One of my favorite leaders in the country

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  17. So proud of my sister, ⁦⁩, on being sworn in today! She is going to be such a powerful force for good for Multnomah County. Way to go, sis!

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  18. Today, I was sworn into the , our most diverse and most progressive Congress yet! I am honored to once again represent the beautiful people of . It’s a new day and a new Congress: let’s get to work. 💪🏾

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  19. Jan 3

    I want to congratulate the House for holding hearings for the first time on Medicare for all. I’m confident the results will show that Medicare for all is the way forward if we want to guarantee heath care to all people in a cost-effective way.

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  20. Jan 3

    NEW POD: The stupidest shutdown yet, Dems bring back PAYGO, is running, is writing, and talks to and me about progressive priorities in the new Congress:

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