Pramila Jayapal is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington's 7th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2017. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Jayapal has served as the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus since 2019. On her campaign website, Jayapal highlighted her support for Medicare for All, police reform, renewable energy, and "immigration reform that provides legalization and a path to citizenship." Upon taking office in 2017, Jayapal became the first Indian-American woman to serve in the United States Congress. In the 119th Congress, Jayapal served on the Budget Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. Jayapal is a former Democratic member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 37 from 2014 to 2016. Before serving in elected office, Jayapal founded and directed OneAmerica, an organization founded after September 11, 2001, that sought to "[build] leadership and [organize] grassroots leaders and our allies in key areas in Washington state to push for policy change, mobilize civic engagement in our communities and advocate for systems that welcome and include immigrants at every level."
