Pramila Jayapal as first Indian-American woman to preside over US House

Pramila Jayapal first Indian American woman to preside over US house. 
She is the first elected to Congress in 2016 preside over the House and served the most diverse Congress in the nation’s history.
She presided over the House as a Temporary Speaker. 
The House Democrats rotate for the ceremonial position of presiding over the chamber.
She became the first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives.
A record number of 17 Asian Americans serve in Congress with 14 in the House and three in the Senate house.

About Pramila Jayapal 
Pramila Jayapal is an American politician and activist from the State of Washington 
She serves as the U.S. Representative from Washington’s 7th congressional district.
It includes most of Seattle as well as suburban areas of King County.