U.S. Representative for Washington’s 7th District
Pramila Jayapal
Position · −0.61
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs · Budget · Judiciary
- Bills on
- International Affairs · Immigration · Health
- Age
- 61
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RNirav Sheth$12K
Bottom line
- Has missed 48 of 674 roll calls this Congress (7%), more than 91% of House members.
- The 4th most liberal member of the House by voting record.
- Ranking member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement subcommittee (the Judiciary).
- Sponsored 40 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Jayapal has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (Judiciary)
- Foreign Affairs · 16th in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Jayapal’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Jayapal breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Jayapal voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 48 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Jayapal broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/01/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/20/26 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/12/26 | Save Our Shrimpers ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund)…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Jayapal is saying
All 23 statements and posts-
Jayapal Introduces Legislative Framework Establishing National Charter System to Rein in AI
Introduced legislation requiring federal charter system for AI companies operating in the United States.
“The crux of this bill is simple: if you want to be an AI company in this country, you have to obtain a public charter that has a broad set of terms and conditions to operate and ensure public benefit without the harms.”
AI Agent Accountability ActAI-read
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Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on Trump’s Pocket Rescissions
Criticized Trump's pocket rescissions of immigration services funding as unconstitutional.
“Congress must reclaim our constitutional authorities from this out-of-control administration. I will do everything in my power to prevent these illegal recissions and stand up for Congress’s sole Article 1 powers to appropriate funds.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to prohibit government use of facial recognition and biometric technology.
“We have to stop the constant, nonconsensual state of surveillance that we live in, and that starts with placing a moratorium on our government’s use of facial recognition technology.”
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium ActPrivacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to expand employment grants for communities affected by substance use.
“Addiction and substance use are deeply tied to economic instability and the shortage of behavioral health professionals.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Jayapal, Warren, Lawmakers Announce Reintroduction of Comprehensive Stop Wall Street Looting Act
Reintroduced comprehensive legislation to reform private equity industry practices.
“Too many companies that people love and depend on, including nursing homes and grocery stores, have fallen victim to private equity.”
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
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Jayapal Statement on Senate Blocking War Powers Resolution
Criticized Senate Republicans for blocking her War Powers Resolution.
“In the House, we will continue to pass these resolutions and demand an end to the war. It is time to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Jayapal voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 299 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Jayapal’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 40
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
40 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 40 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 51 sponsored billsSponsored 51 (House median 25) · cosponsored 563 (median 289), 184 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Immigration, Health.
- H.R. 10563 Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10562 Students Not Profits Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10561 To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3069 Medicare for All ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10520 South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 215 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".Immigration · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6751 Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10209 GREEN Hospitals ActHealth · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 146 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 22% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 35 | 31% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 39% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 28 | 25% | Pro |
| Commerce | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 50% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 22 | 82% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 22 | 50% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 38% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DGreg CasarTX-35100%agreement
- DSummer L. LeePA-1299%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Jayapal most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Jayapal’s campaign raised $2.5M: $2.2M (86%) from individuals and $281K (11%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Jayapal
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 68.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Jayapal this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inJayapal’s own leadership PAC: Build Our Movement PAC, Medicare for All. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Jayapal’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, WA-7Democrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3106
2346 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Seattle
- Website
- jayapal.house.gov
- RepJayapal
- repjayapal
- Mastodon
- @RepJayapal@mastodon.social
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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