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Rep. Jayapal secures $4 Million to aid Washington state's support for asylum seekers
“Seeking asylum is a right and all individuals must be able to do so with dignity,” she said.
Jayapal has been actively involved in securing this funding. / Facebook/Pramila Jayapal
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, has successfully secured over $4 million in federal funding for Washington State's Department of Social & Health Services (WA-DSHS).
The $4,039,516 allocation, provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is aimed at supporting migrants arriving in King County.
“Washington State has a long history of welcoming immigrants to the United States,” Jayapal said in a statement. “I am proud to have worked with the Washington delegation to advocate for and secure this much-needed funding for Washington. This federal investment will continue to support the efforts of the state and local governments, in addition to critical community and non-profit partners, in providing migrants, especially those from the Congo and Venezuela, with essential shelter and services. Seeking asylum is a right and all individuals must be able to do so with dignity.”
The newly acquired funds will bolster the capacity of local communities in Washington State to provide vital resources such as food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care, and transportation to migrants who have recently arrived and are awaiting their immigration court proceedings.
Jayapal has been actively involved in securing this funding. In June, she signed a letter of support for the grant and, in November 2023, joined a letter advocating for expanding the availability of Shelter and Services Program funds (SSP-C) to more entities.
Earlier this year, in January, she visited the Riverton Park United Methodist Church. They play a crucial role in offering emergency shelter and services to asylum seekers. During her visit, Jayapal engaged with community organizations, volunteers, advocates, and migrants to discuss the pressing need for federal support for the efforts of community organizations and local governments.
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