What Pramila Jayapal said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, how I would like to respond to the gentleman is: We actually need a strategy. Have you seen a strategy of which ships are where? What are we planning to do?”

“Mr. Speaker, let me be clear about what my colleagues are trying to do in their bill that they are advancing. They are trying to advance a fake stock trading ban.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Ramirez for her leadership and for consistently fighting for immigrants across this country. Today, as we recognize Immigrant Heritage Month, immigrants and people of all statuses face horrific, unprecedented attacks from the Trump administration.”

“I thank the gentlewoman for those beautiful words and also for sharing this moment of celebration of Juniper Blessing and her life. I am so proud that Juniper Blessing was a constituent of mine as well as a college student at the University of Washington in Seattle.”

“Mr. Speaker, Republicans called us up at the last minute to do yet another short-term extension of FISA. This is just a sham. It has been months now, and we have done multiple short-term extensions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rafe Pomerance. Rafe passed away on May 21 at the age of 79 in Washington, D.C.”

“Earth, the World Resources Institute, the Climate Policy Center, Arctic 21, the Polar Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences, American Rivers, the League of Conservation Voters, Climate Action Network, and the Potomac Conservancy.”

“Mr. Speaker, gas prices have almost doubled since Trump came in and started his illegal Iran war. Groceries, housing, and healthcare are all unaffordable. Republicans would have you believe that there is no money to help working families.”

“Mr. Speaker, since Trump came back into office, as ranking member of the Immigration Subcommittee, I get notified every time there is a death in detention, and there have been 50 unprecedented deaths in detention since Trump came into office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, if the majority is so confident in its position, I don't know why we wouldn't be debating this in a regular debate around the authorization of use of military force.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill to reauthorize FISA with no reforms. I have long worked on bipartisan reforms that protect the privacy of Americans, and, frankly, I am sad that some of my colleagues across the aisle who were part of that struggle have caved to Donald Trump.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mary E. Brunkow and the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle on the award of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, one of the most prestigious honors in science.”

“Many Haitian TPS holders have lived in the United States for many years. They have followed our laws, paid their taxes, and demonstrated their commitment to this country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida. Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK. What I would propose is that we actually pass this bill and then come together and think of a transition where we can now train Americans so they can get those jobs, give them a green card until that time comes, and protect our economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump has illegally and unconstitutionally taken us into an expensive and dangerous war with Iran. The war has cost taxpayers $50 billion already, and the Pentagon will request $200 billion more on top of a record $1.5 trillion budget request.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives Dexter and Tonko for hosting this incredibly important Special Order hour. Since Donald Trump was sworn in 14 months ago, DHS has terrorized our children.”

“Mr. Speaker, we also want to make sure that the work that we do in this body reflects the priorities of the American people. Once again, this bill is nothing but an attempt to distract the American people from Republicans' failure to lower prices.”

“The Wall Street Journal just released an investigation finding that most accusations against U.S. citizens for attacking immigration agents were unsubstantiated. The right to being innocent until proven guilty should be something that every single one of us in this Chamber can agree to.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1958. This bill was inspired by the allegations of fraud in Minnesota that a conservative YouTuber claims to have discovered, and it is part and parcel of the Trump administration's deadly assault on Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I mistakenly voted NAY on Roll Call No. 86, on Motion to Recommit on H.R. 7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 86.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Nancy Nordhoff. Nancy passed away peacefully on January 7 at the age of 93 at her home on Whidbey Island.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Nancy Nordhoff. Nancy passed away peacefully on January 7 at the age of 93 at her home on Whidbey Island, surrounded by her family.”

“Month Honoree by the National Women's History Project and a National Philanthropy Day ``Outstanding Philanthropist.'' It is not an exaggeration to say that millions of people who will never know her name have and will continue to benefit from her extraordinary life and legacy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this incredibly cruel bill. As prices skyrocket, as Republicans strip away healthcare from Americans across this country, strip away basic support for American families, what are we using floor time for today?”

“Mr. Speaker, I will not stand for these kinds of attacks. The condescension that is coming from the other side--have you talked to your constituents? Do you really know?”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this measure to rein in President Trump's unlawful boat strikes. These strikes and Trump's naval blockade represent appalling violations of international law and Congress' constitutional authority to authorize the use of military force.”

“Mr. Speaker, let me just remind the majority that the Office of Refugee Resettlement subjects all potential sponsors of unaccompanied kids to an assessment. That assessment includes numerous factors, including the sponsor's relationship to the child, the sponsor's motivation for seeking to care for the child, and any special vulnerabilities that the child has.”

“Mr. Speaker, let me just remind my colleagues on the other side that a medical examination is different from subjecting someone to a bodily examination looking for tattoos.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the PERMIT Act, Republicans' latest attempt to help corporate polluters dodge responsibility. This alarming bill would weaken the Army Corps' permitting process and EPA's Clean Water Act authorities, threatening my district, where the Clean Water Act protects our waters, our salmon, and our people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Justice Mary Yu. Justice Yu will retire at the end of this year after over 25 years of distinguished service on the bench, including more than a decade on the Washington State Supreme Court.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Ramirez for her incredible leadership on this issue and so many others. I thank the Congressional Progressive Caucus for the Special Order hour and the Hispanic Caucus for all the work that has been happening at this very, very serious moment in time.”

“Mr. Speaker, thousands of girls, children, were abused by Jeffrey Epstein and his massive and powerful ring of pedophiles and protectors of pedophiles. We can't say all their names here.”

“Today, despite all the giant coverup attempts by this administration and this Speaker of the House, we will vote to release all the Epstein files. To be clear, there is no protection for pedophiles, no protection for the rich and powerful men of either party who participated, who turned a blind eye, and who winked and grinned while witnessing the horrific abuses of young children.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose this bill that allows health insurance premiums for 22 million American families to skyrocket and raises healthcare costs for everyone. Trump and his Republican cult of followers in Congress have unleashed a shameful crisis of cruelty and corruption on the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 3486. This bill is Republicans' latest attempt to scapegoat and fearmonger about immigrants. With President Trump's poll numbers tanking on immigration due to his kidnapping and disappearing of immigrants and U.S. citizens off our streets, House Republicans are, once again, looking to turn the conversation back to immigration and the border.”

“Madam Speaker, in just 19 days, government funding expires. Right now, Americans across the country face rural hospitals that are closing, higher prices for back-to-school supplies, and double-digit increases in healthcare premiums.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 875. I, too, take DUIs extremely seriously. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 37 people die in drunk driving incidents every day in the United States.”

“During markup and at the Committee on Rules, I submitted an amendment to ensure that immigration judges have the discretion to decide if a DUI conviction actually merits deportation for green card holders and others here lawfully.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed Roll Call Votes No. 123 and Roll Call No. 124 on May 13, 2025. Had I been present, my votes would have been Yea on Roll Call No. 123, and Yea on Roll Call No. 124.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dow Constantine, who is stepping down after 16 years of service as King County Executive. Throughout his tenure, Dow has been a transformative leader, driving significant progress in our region with a relentless focus on equity, sustainability, and community well-being.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Republican majority leader said: You can be what you want in America. That is what he said, but you can't be what you want in Republicans' America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1526, a bill that would prohibit district courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle want you to believe that somehow these nationwide injunctions being issued by courts across the country against Donald Trump's illegal and unconstitutional actions are unfair.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career and legacy of Bob Davidson. Bob is retiring after 23 years of committed service as the CEO and President of the Seattle Aquarium.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed Roll Call Votes No. 28, No 29, No. 30, No. 31, No. 32, No. 33, No. 34, and No. 35 on February 4, 2025, February 5, 2025, February 6, 2025, and February 7, 2025 due to the passing of my father.”

“Mr. Speaker, do you remember when candidate Trump said that, on day one, he would end inflation and bring prices down for American citizens? That is, in fact, the number one reason he got elected.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed Roll Call Votes No. 18, No. 19, No. 20, No. 21, No. 22, No. 23, No. 24, No. 25, No. 26, and No. 27 on January 21, 2025, January 22, 2025, and January 23, 2025 due to the passing of my father.”

“Mr. Speaker, here we are, once again, with my Republican colleagues bringing a bill to the floor that does absolutely nothing to address the needs of the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, here is the cruel irony. In the same week that Republicans are putting forth the nomination of a Secretary of Defense who won't even say that sexual assault is disqualifying, Republicans want to fool you into thinking that they care about domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.”

“Mr. Speaker, Laken Riley was, by all accounts, a remarkable young woman, whose life was tragically cut short by a horrific act that should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

“Mr. Speaker, imagine how much money a sweeping mandatory detention proposal like this will cost the Federal Government at a time when Republicans are talking a big game about cutting budgets, but not this one.”