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Representative from US Congress district HD-WA-7
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US House
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Pramila Jayapal is a prominent Democratic Representative serving Washington's 7th Congressional District. Born on September 21, 1965, in Chennai, India, she migrated to the United States at the age of 16. Jayapal attended Georgetown University and earned a master's degree in International Affairs. Before entering politics, she was an activist and the founding executive director of the nonprofit, OneAmerica. Elected to Congress in 2016, she has championed progressive issues such as immigration reform, healthcare for all, and labor rights, quickly becoming a leading voice in the Democratic Party.read less
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