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Pramila Jayapal
House
Democrat
Washington 7th District
In office sinceJan 3, 20179 years · 5 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
180Bills sponsored
3190Bills co-sponsored
0Signed into law
9Years in office
State
District info
7th Congressional District
7 / 10 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
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2026 Race
Focus issue areas
From 180 bills sponsored since the 115th Congress
Justice30%
Health18%
Economy10%
Security10%
Government9%
Leadership roles
7 total- House Committee on Foreign AffairsThe 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.+42Member
- House Committee on the BudgetThe 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.+29Member
- House Committee on the JudiciaryThe 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.+34Member
Voting alignment
625 votes cast100%With party
With own party100%
Bipartisan bills12%
Against own party0%
How often Jayapal voted with their own caucus. Roll-call records don't break votes down by party, so this isn't a measure of agreement with either side.
Signed into law
View all →0Their bills
40Bills they cosponsored
Of 180 bills sponsored and 3,190 cosponsored, since the 115th Congress
Recent bills sponsored
Recent votes
- S2403LaborRetire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR9497WaterWater Resources Development Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR9340EnergyRatepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HJRES213EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR10326Government OperationsPreventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR9576CrimeNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR5334TaxesLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsNay9.16.26
- HCONRES93Foreign AffairsWithdraws Forces From Iran On Agreeing to the ResolutionYea9.16.26
- HJRES210EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR9500TaxesTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2140EnvironmentDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR4646HousingWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR8278BankingFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2978CrimeGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Agreeing to the ResolutionNay9.15.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Ordering the Previous QuestionNay9.15.26
- HRES1486CrimeImpeaches Donald Trump On Motion to TableNay9.15.26
- HR3276EnvironmentLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.14.26
In the news
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES4d ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson leadership doubted by Jayapal over mass shooting handling
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES9d ago
Dems Will Launch ‘Many’ Investigations Into Trump’s 'Corruption'
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES11d ago
Sheridan Gorman’s mom scorches Dem lawmakers she says refused to hear families of slain Americans
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES13d ago
Pentagon Needs More Women Brokering Peace Deals, They're 'Much Better Negotiators' than Men
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES15d ago
DHS Secretary Mullin rejects Jayapal's claim on summer ICE arrests
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES1mo ago
Lawmakers Demand Investigation into DHS Secret Surveillance of Journalists and Non
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Top House Dem jumps to Hasan Piker's defense after canceled college event
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