Pramila Jayapal
- In Office SinceJan 3, 2017
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term5th Term
At a Glance
Leadership Roles
View all- House Committee on the JudiciaryMemberThe Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. Its role in impeachment proceedings has also brought it much attention. The committee’s jurisdiction also includes a range of issues such as bankruptcy, espionage, terrorism, the protection of civil liberties, constitutional amendments, and more. The Committee oversees the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.
- House Committee on Foreign AffairsMemberThe House Committee on Foreign Affairs considers legislation that impacts the diplomatic community, which includes the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Peace Corps, the United Nations, and the enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act.
- House Committee on the BudgetMemberThe House Committee on the Budget is responsible for drafting a concurrent resolution on the budget for congressional action on spending, revenue, and debt-limit legislation. The Budget Resolution must be jointly agreed to by both the House and the Senate, but does not need to be signed by the President. The Committee is also responsible for enforcing the Budget Resolution by informing representatives of violations to the budget, and by working with other committees, such as the Committee on Appropriations, to prevent potential violations.
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and EnforcementRanking Member
Voting Alignment
View details- With party100%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan3%
- Against party0%
Based on 536 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 37 recent bills- Rights24%
- Military20%
- Economy13%
- Health13%
- Education11%
Share of issue-area tags across the 37 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
Sample- Recent · SampleJayapal weighs in on this week's key votes
- Recent · SampleJayapal co-sponsors new legislation
- Recent · SampleJayapal statement on committee action
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allAll Students Count Act of 2026
In CommitteeCondemning 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.
In CommitteeDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
In CommitteeExpressing 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.
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