Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal (Democratic Party) 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 served as the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus from 2019 to 2025.12 On her campaign website, Jayapal highlighted her support for legislation to enact Medicare for All, expand affordable housing access, and make it easier to form a union.3

Upon taking office in 2017, Jayapal became the first Indian-American woman to serve in the United States Congress.4 In the 119th Congress, Jayapal served on the Budget Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.5