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Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Pramila Jayapal is a Democratic Representative from Washington's 7th district and the first Indian American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Background
Born on September 21, 1965, Pramila Jayapal worked as a civil rights activist in Seattle before entering electoral politics. Following the September 11 attacks, she founded an immigrant advocacy group originally called Hate Free Zone, which later became OneAmerica. Under her leadership, the organization successfully sued to prevent the deportation of thousands of Somalis and worked to register new citizens to vote.
Political career
Before entering federal office, Pramila Jayapal served in the Washington State Senate representing the 37th legislative district from 2015 to 2017. She has served as the U.S. representative for Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first Indian American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian American to represent Washington at the federal level.
Current focus
Jayapal, Pramila represents the 7th congressional district of WA in the U.S. House. Jayapal, Pramila currently serves on the Africa, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the House Committee on the Budget. They have sponsored 75 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8975; H.R. 8103; H.R. 8085.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
75
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes