WASHINGTON — Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement in response to CPC Chair Emeritus Representative Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07)’s announcement of his cancer diagnosis:
“My heart goes out to Representative Grijalva, his family, loved ones, and staff as they process the difficult news of the Congressman’s cancer diagnosis. As a Chair Emeritus of the CPC, Rep. Grijalva is an invaluable part of our Caucus and a cherished member of the progressive movement family. He has been instrumental in advancing environmental justice, including to ensure that frontline communities receive the support they deserve, and immigrant justice, never failing to stand up for the humanity and dignity of immigrant communities in his border state of Arizona. I know the entire Progressive Caucus membership joins me in sending our best wishes for health and healing to Rep. Grijalva as he and his family navigate treatment.”
