Statements and posts
55 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Sent a letter demanding White House answers on press credential denials during Xi state dinner.
“These reports are deeply troubling not only given the context of the court’s temporary restraining order and First Amendment press freedom but also as a sign of the President’s use of anti-democratic tactics perfected by the very guest hosted at the White House.”
Trump Press BanPress FreedomAI-read
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Introduced two bills to help immigrants enter the U.S. health care workforce.
“Skilled doctors, nurses, and other health professionals should have the opportunity to put their training and expertise to work caring for patients.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Sent a letter requesting HHS update federal safety guidance on high-caffeine energy drinks for youth.
“Energy drink use among kids is at record levels, while caffeine-related emergency room visits among middle and high school students have roughly doubled.”
HealthAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Hails Restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Following His Efforts
Hailed restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ crisis line after securing $33.1 million in federal funding.
“I’m proud that we secured the funding to restore this lifesaving LGBTQ+ crisis line and successfully pressured the Trump Administration to bring the program back.”
HealthAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Responds to New Report Finding 240% Rise in Anti-South Asian Hate on X
Responded to report documenting 240 percent rise in anti-South Asian hate posts on X.
“The 240 percent surge in monthly anti-South Asian hate on X did not come out of nowhere. We have watched politicians demonize South Asians over something as ordinary as attending a college football game and the Trump Administration traffic in racist stereotypes targeting people named Singh. Americans of every…”
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Led 21 colleagues in demanding EPA answers on microplastics exclusion from drinking water monitoring rule.
“Notably, the EPA has not scientifically justified, or even stated, that microplastics are less of a public health threat than any of the 30 other contaminants they included on the draft UCMR.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Animal Welfare Enforcement
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to strengthen animal welfare enforcement and licensing.
“Those who break animal protection laws should not be rewarded with another federal license to keep handling animals.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Hegseth After China Reportedly Obtains F-35 Parts
Demanded Pentagon briefing after F-35 parts reportedly diverted to China.
“According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government took possession of the parts and has not returned them. Possession of F-35 parts could allow the CCP to reverse engineer U.S. stealth technology, threatening our service members and national security. Incidents like this simply should not happen, and they raise serious…”
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Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy
Questioned AI experts on extinction risks, Chinese chip export control loopholes, and data center secrecy.
“The president professes to want us to win the AI competition with China, but he's currently loosening our regulations with regard to export controls instead of tightening them.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Called for banning non-disclosure agreements between data center developers and government officials.
“Americans have a right to know how data center projects affect their communities, and that is why we need to ban non-disclosure agreements between data center developers and government officials or agencies. These agreements have shrouded critical information from the public, including water and electricity use,…”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Opposed F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia over China espionage concerns.
“The Trump Administration should not move forward with its proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia when our own intelligence community is warning that it could put the crown jewels of American military technology within reach of the Chinese Communist Party. Beijing has spent decades stealing American…”
China Iran Military SupportAI-read
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Demanded answers from Attorney General on FBI agents potentially deployed to polling places.
“This ambiguity is difficult to reconcile with federal law. Since 1948, 18 U.S.C. § 592 has made it a felony for any officer ‘in the civil, military, or naval service of the United States’ to order, bring, or keep ‘armed men’ at any place where a general election is held, absent the need to repel armed enemies of the…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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Condemned stabbing of Sikh truck driver and denounced Trump DHS racist post.
“Those spreading this hate, including officials in our own federal government, need to stop. Those who turn it into violence must be held accountable. And all of us need to stand together against both. America must be better than this. I’m praying for Mr. Singh’s full recovery and grateful to the family whose quick…”
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman’s Latest Anti-Indian Attack
Responded to anti-Indian remarks by a Florida city councilman.
“I’m staying. So is the curry. America is my home. No bigot gets to decide who is American, who belongs here, or what they have for dinner. That’s the America I’ll always fight for.”
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Criticized Trump DHS for using Sikh identity in anti-immigrant post targeting South Asian Americans.
“We write to express grave concern about the increasingly open racial and xenophobic hostility directed at South Asian Americans, particularly Sikh Americans, and about the ways federal rhetoric surrounding immigration and visa policy can reinforce the idea that these communities are suspect, disposable, or less…”
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Krishnamoorthi Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s USPS Voter Suppression Scheme
Praised Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump's USPS mail ballot restrictions ahead of November elections.
“Donald Trump tried to turn the Postal Service into an instrument of voter suppression, and the Supreme Court stopped him. The President has no authority to rewrite our election laws or give USPS the power to decide which eligible Americans receive a ballot. The Postal Service has one job here: deliver the ballots, not…”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to restrict law enforcement abuse of automated license plate reader systems.
“Automated license plate readers can be powerful tools for law enforcement to investigate serious crimes and protect our communities, but they must not become tools for officers to stalk ex-partners or spy on people for personal reasons.”
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Condemned Texas GOP nominee's xenophobic tweet targeting South Asian students.
“Bo French’s xenophobic hate toward South Asian students is disgraceful and part of a broader rise in attacks targeting South Asian Americans across the country. These young people were cheering for their university, and he chose to demonize them based solely on how they look. South Asian Americans are as American as…”
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Called on HHS to restore 988 crisis line services for LGBTQ+ youth.
“When an LGBTQ+ person reaches out for help in a moment of crisis, they should be able to reach a counselor trained to understand what they are going through.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Denounces Trump Administration’s Racist “Get Off Our Roads, Mr. Singh” Tweet
Condemned DHS social media post depicting a man labeled 'Mr. Singh' in a deportation graphic.
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Demanded NHTSA action on Tesla Autopilot misuse after NBC identified drivers asleep at wheel.
“A recent NBC News investigation identified 43 videos that appear to show individuals asleep in the driver’s seat of moving Teslas, including 17 posted this year alone. These incidents are particularly alarming because Autopilot and FSD require active driver supervision and are not autonomous driving systems. As these…”
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Urged Secretary Rubio to strengthen U.S. response to Nepal floods.
“We support the Department’s announcement of $500,000 in assistance through its global award with Catholic Relief Services to support emergency shelter, relief items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance, as well as the $3.6 million in humanitarian assistance announced on August 29.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Secured $250,000 to build safer Fox River Trail segment in Batavia.
“More than 100,000 people across the Fox Valley use the Fox River Trail, and they deserve a safe, reliable route. I’m proud to have secured $250,000 to help Batavia build this new dedicated trail segment, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and make it easier for families to enjoy the Fox River.”
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Demanded DHS clarify policy on deploying armed federal agents at polling places during 2026 midterms.
“With early voting and Election Day fast approaching, voters should not have to wonder whether federal immigration agents could appear at or near their polling place while they are casting their ballots. The presence of armed federal agents at or near a polling location—even when ostensibly responding to a separate…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi, Garcia, Frost Demand Census Bureau Rescind Sham Noncitizen Voting Report
Demanded Census Bureau rescind report on noncitizen voting in 2020 election.
“Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, and no deeply flawed, politically motivated Census Bureau report can rewrite that fact. The Census Bureau should be producing rigorous, nonpartisan data, not spending taxpayer resources to prop up Trump’s election lies. Our letter demands that the Bureau rescind this report and…”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Demanded Trump disclose whether he or allies profit from Venezuela oil deal.
“Given the limited information your Administration has made public, conflicting statements from Venezuela’s acting President, and questions of the legality of the agreement, I have serious concerns, including whether you, members of your family, your political allies, or major donors stand to financially benefit from…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Participated in national listening tour addressing rising hate against South Asian Americans.
“The rise in hate, harassment, and violence against South Asian Americans demands a response across the country.”
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Krishnamoorthi, Budzinski, Pappas Lead 97 Members Demanding USPS Halt Trump-Backed Mail Ballot Rule
Led 97 members demanding USPS halt Trump-backed mail ballot delivery restrictions.
“This rule is a solution in search of a problem. For these reasons, we respectfully ask that you halt the implementation of this final rule.”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Participated in national listening tour addressing rising hate crimes against South Asian Americans.
“The rise in hate, harassment, and violence against South Asian Americans demands a response across the country.”
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Trump Cybersecurity Cuts as Experts Warn of “Shockingly Poor” Defenses
Criticized Trump administration cybersecurity cuts amid rising infrastructure threats.
“There is no question that with the end of the Cold War and then the terrorism focus of the last quarter century, our counterintelligence architecture deserves a hard look to make sure the government is connecting the dots in our new era of strategic competition. On a bipartisan basis, we have worked with the majority…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Led national roundtable with South Asian lawmakers to combat rising hate.
“Today’s roundtable brought together South Asian leaders from across the country to confront the rise in hate, harassment, and violence our communities are seeing and focus on what we can do about it.”
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Demanded answers from Trump DOJ about aggressive election monitors in Wyoming primary.
“complete disregard for our state laws and administration of our elections.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Trump Voter Suppression Effort Revealed by USPS Whistleblower
Criticized Trump administration for implementing mail voting restrictions despite court orders.
“The USPS whistleblower’s allegations confirm our worst fears: Trump officials are defying court orders and pressing ahead with a voter suppression effort that could deny millions of Americans their ability to vote by mail just weeks before the election. This is exactly why I have repeatedly warned that the Trump…”
Voting AccessAI-read
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U.S. House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Krishnamoorthi Bill to Crack Down on CCP Trade Crimes
House unanimously passed bipartisan PAIL Act to crack down on trade crimes.
“Today’s unanimous House passage of the PAIL Act is an important victory for American workers and manufacturers who have been forced to compete against companies based in the PRC that violate U.S. trade laws. Tariff evasion, illegal transshipment, forced-labor violations, and other trade crimes hurt American workers and…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts FDA Decision to Authorize New JUUL2 Vaping Products
Criticized FDA authorization of JUUL2 vaping products appealing to youth.
“The FDA should be cracking down on products that hook kids on nicotine, not authorizing JUUL2, which even the agency acknowledges could appeal to young people. JUUL helped fuel a youth vaping epidemic, and that record cannot be ignored. At a time when the Trump Administration is weakening efforts to combat youth…”
HealthAI-read
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Urged State Department to support search and rescue efforts for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet.
“My thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, including the hundreds of people who remain missing. Reports that American citizens are among those still unaccounted for are deeply troubling, and my office is working to assist those seeking help locating family members and friends.…”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Demands USDA Action as Trump-Backed SNAP Cuts Put Free School Meals at Risk
Demanded USDA action to protect free school meals as SNAP cuts take effect.
“I am writing regarding the severe impact that cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are having on children’s access to school meals as students across Illinois and the country return to the classroom. I strongly urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA)…”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Demanded answers from DOJ over hiring of lawyer convicted of hacking election websites.
“These reports raise a fundamental question: What standards is the Department applying when selecting the personnel who will be responsible for protecting Americans’ voting rights?”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Announced $5.8 million in Community Project Funding for water and transportation infrastructure.
“When a water main breaks, a neighborhood floods, or an intersection becomes overwhelmed, families pay the price.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Highlighted threats to voting access from Trump administration policies ahead of November elections.
“Donald Trump is trying to seize powers over our elections that the federal government does not have, including turning the Postal Service into a gatekeeper for who receives a ballot.”