Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

9

Years in Office

182

Bills Sponsored

3041

Bills Co-Sponsored

3

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Health16%
Immigration13%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues10%
Labor and Employment6%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Pramila Jayapal has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7541
U.S. Farmworker Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1058
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7363
ICE Out of Our Faces Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6751
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6646
Empowering App-Based Workers Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6397
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 899
Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6145
EXPERTS Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 741
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 740
Congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on becoming the first Major League Soccer team to win all 5 major North American soccer trophies.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5234
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4456
Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4457
Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4182
Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4104
Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3971
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 473
Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 445
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3543
College for All Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3290
National Museum of Pop Culture Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 3069
Medicare for All Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 2851
WISE Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 328
Expressing 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.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HJRES 84
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 83
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2129
No Round Up Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HJRES 69
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 68
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 54
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 944
Access to Counsel Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 1604
Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1588
Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9209
Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 9156
Health Over Wealth Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
Amendment 1075
House Amendment 1075

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 251 (Roll no. 325).

Not Agreed to (161-251)
HRES 1318
Recognizing the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the "National Museum of Pop Culture".

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 8732
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 8536
PROKID Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

In Committee
HR 7749
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HRES 886
Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6341
FAMILIES Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6086
All Students Count Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
Amendment 373
House Amendment 373

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 258 (Roll no. 440).

Not Agreed to (176-258)
HR 5760
Climate Resilience Workforce Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HRES 671
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5145
WISE Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

In Committee
HR 5007
GREEN Hospitals Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5008
HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4914
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4740
Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 4620
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4170
LIFT the BAR Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

In Committee
HR 4117
College for All Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3973
Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Rules, Financial Services, Agriculture, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 432
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3421
Medicare for All Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 2890
Stop Anticompetitive Healthcare Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 324
Expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens 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.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 2760
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HJRES 54
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 269
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1860)

Active
HJRES 48
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1754
Healthcare Ownership Transparency Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 1708
Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

In Committee
HR 1679
Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 1507
Stop Corporate Capture Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 1404
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 666
Access to Counsel Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9623
Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Rules, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9553
Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 9552
Transparency in Depopulation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

In Committee
HR 9510
Stop Anticompetitive Healthcare Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9494
Dignity Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 9474
WISE Act of 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9390
Stop Corporate Capture Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
Amendment 274
House Amendment 274

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A030) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 219 (Roll no. 337). (consideration: CR H6594-6595)

Not Agreed to (207-219)
Amendment 255
House Amendment 255

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A011) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 155 - 272 (Roll no. 318).

Not Agreed to (155-272)
HR 8361
Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Active
HRES 1209
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 7706
Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 6885
Healthcare Ownership Transparency Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 6678
Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

In Committee
Amendment 161
House Amendment 161

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A005) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 248 (Roll no. 21).

Not Agreed to (181-248)
Amendment 165
House Amendment 165

On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment (A009) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 175 - 255 (Roll no. 25).

Not Agreed to (175-255)
HR 6492
Climate Resilience Workforce Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 877
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding many of today's greatest national security challenges and outlining a new framework for foreign policy for the 21st century.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HR 6107
Stop Corporate Capture Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

In Committee
HRES 629
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5227
LIFT the BAR Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 5165
Improving Medicare Coverage Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4826
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4709
FAMILIES Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 4386
Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HR 3907
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3825
Ending Platform Monopolies Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Active
HR 3772
Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 3771
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
HR 3509
Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

In Committee
HJRES 48
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 3308
EMPOWERS Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee

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