# Pramila Jayapal Democrat Representative · WA-7 [Official site ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov) [JSON](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/politicians/J000298.json) [Report an error](mailto:hello@jonasneves.com?subject=WhoVotedWhy%20correction%3A%20member%20J000298&body=Row%20or%20page%3A%20member%20J000298%0AWhat%20is%20wrong%3A%0APrimary%20source%20that%20shows%20it%3A%0A) 5 press releases on AI $21K from AI-industry employees and PACs Data as of: votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026 · contributions Oct 19, 2026 · super PAC spending Oct 23, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json) ## Said and voted ### Same bill, both records Bills this member both voted on and cited in a release. Shown side by side; no score is drawn from them ([why](https://whovotedwhy.com/about)). [Ratepayer Protection Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/bills/a43d67bbafe647d3) YEA [On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/2b7d2d9f22b81270) passage under suspension · Sep 16, 2026 · Passed 417-3 toward oversight Sep 16, 2026 Jayapal voted for the weak Ratepayer Protection Act but demands stronger accountability for AI companies on safety, surveillance, and environmental harms. [Read the release ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/16/jayapal-statement-on-vote-for-ratepayer-protection-act/) ### What they said toward oversight Oct 1, 2026 Rep. Jayapal proposes requiring AI companies to obtain a federal charter with strict safety mandates and accountability before harm occurs. “SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is introducing a new policy framework that reins in artificial intelligence (AI) by requiring every AI company to hold a federal charter to …” [Source ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/10/01/jayapal-introduces-legislative-framework-establishing-national-charter-system-to-rein-in-ai/) toward oversight Sep 25, 2026 Jayapal and colleagues reintroduce a bill to ban government use of biased facial recognition and biometric technology. “Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 25, 2026) – Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Jeff …” [Source ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/25/reps-jayapal-tlaib-pressley-and-sens-markey-merkley-reintroduce-legislation-to-halt-government-use-of-facial-recognition-and-other-biometric-technology/) toward oversight Sep 17, 2026 Jayapal held a hearing on harms of surveillance AI and Big Tech monopoly power, calling for structural regulatory solutions to break up AI oligopoly control. “The full hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, hosted a hearing on the future of Artificial Intelligenc…” [Source ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/17/jayapal-hosts-hearing-on-big-tech-and-surveillance-ai/) toward oversight Sep 16, 2026 Jayapal voted for the weak Ratepayer Protection Act but demands stronger accountability for AI companies on safety, surveillance, and environmental harms. “WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting for the Ratepayer Protection Act. “I voted for this bill because there is nothing objectio…” [Source ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/16/jayapal-statement-on-vote-for-ratepayer-protection-act/) [cites HR.9340 by title](https://whovotedwhy.com/bills/a43d67bbafe647d3) toward oversight Aug 27, 2026 Jayapal and Monopoly Busters Caucus chairs argue Big Tech is rushing out 'surveillance AI' with disregard for child safety and must be broken up and reined in. “WASHINGTON, D.C. – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the follow…” [Source ↗](https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/27/monopoly-busters-caucus-chairs-meta-settlement-confirms-the-danger-of-big-tech-surveillance-to-our-kids/) Summaries and stance tags are written by a model; the release is the record. ### How they voted YEA Sep 16, 2026 [Ratepayer Protection Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/2b7d2d9f22b81270) passage under suspension · H.R. 9340 · Passed 417-3 YEA Jul 22, 2026 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/4e1afa79062efed0) motion to recommit · H.R. 8800 · Failed 213-216 NAY Jul 22, 2026 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/0738d91905dc4b0e) passage · H.R. 8800 · Passed 216-212 NAY Jun 29, 2026 [KIDS Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/66fd8f27dd804f2b) passage under suspension · H.R. 7757 · Passed 267-117 YEA Jan 20, 2026 [AI for Main Street Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/e27463e864c986ac) passage under suspension · H.R. 5764 · Passed 395-14 YEA Dec 10, 2025 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/0100b757ace90999) procedural · S. 1071 · Failed 209-216 NAY Dec 10, 2025 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/a25c2a752d51bf81) passage · S. 1071 · Passed 312-112 YEA Sep 10, 2025 [Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/568b5e8fcd2727ab) motion to recommit · H.R. 3838 · Failed 208-219 ## Contributions from AI-industry employees and PACs Itemized receipts to this member's campaign committee where the contributor's employer or the contributing PAC is on the alias list. An employee's personal gift is not the company's. $21K From employees and investors, personally $0 From company PACs ### By employer Company PACs in teal; employees' personal gifts in black. Spellings are unified through the alias list. ### Largest gifts | Date | Contributor | Employer, as filed | Amount | Filing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | May 2, 2026 | Nazar Abdelrahman Abdelrahman | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | $4K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875669123) | | Apr 26, 2026 | Khaja Ahmed Ahmed | AMAZON.COM INC | $4K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875669133) | | Apr 26, 2026 | Khaja Ahmed Ahmed | AMAZON.COM INC | $4K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875669133) | | Apr 29, 2026 | Bilal Syed | GOOGLE | $1K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875670723) | | Apr 13, 2026 | Peter A Carlin | MICROSOFT | $1K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875669375) | | Dec 31, 2025 | Ann Johnson | MICROSOFT | $1K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601299794370398) | | Nov 5, 2025 | Kweku Ako-Adjei | MICROSOFT | $500 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601299794369951) | | Nov 2, 2025 | Matthew Wilson | GOOGLE INC. | $500 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601299794370999) | | Sep 16, 2025 | Kevin McCall | NVIDIA CORP | $500 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202510149790787204) | | May 31, 2025 | Faheem Khan | AMAZON.COM LLC | $350 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202507159762872312) | | May 18, 2025 | Liane Scult | MICROSOFT | $350 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202507159762872551) | | Jun 28, 2026 | Jacob Manalan | AMAZON.COM | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875670087) | | May 28, 2026 | Jacob Manalan | AMAZON.COM | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875670086) | | May 5, 2026 | Ahemed Shahnaz | MICROSOFT | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875670546) | | Apr 28, 2026 | Jacob Manalan | AMAZON.COM | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159875670086) | Source: [OpenFEC Schedule A](https://api.open.fec.gov), itemized receipts only, 2026 cycle, read Oct 19, 2026. The FEC itemizes a contributor once their gifts to a committee pass $200 in aggregate.