Raja Krishnamoorthi
U.S. Representative · IL-8 · Democrat
Statements and posts
423 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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10 statements, Jan 5, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
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Introduced Kids Before Cuts Act to end Trump administration's freeze on childcare funding.
“This freeze is already hurting kids and families here in Illinois”
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Demanded Trump administration accountability for DHS shootings in Portland and Minneapolis involving immigration enforcement.
“Only a day after the shooting in South Minneapolis, the country saw another incident tied to DHS’s militarized immigration enforcement in Portland—underscoring a dangerous national pattern.”
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Supported subpoena effort and pressed for sworn DHS testimony after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
“For those who haven't had a chance to see this video, this video from Minnesota is deeply, deeply disturbing”
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Voted to extend ACA enhanced premium tax credits; warned families are being priced out of care.
“I met Shadene Butchart in Chicago. She has ALS. Because the ACA tax credits have expired, her health insurance premium consumes the entirety of her husband’s Social Security check. She will not be able to afford any health insurance to cover this incredibly distressing disease.”
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Introduced bill to prohibit federal funding for U.S. occupation or control of Venezuela.
“At a time when families are stretching every dollar for groceries, housing, and health care, American taxpayers should not be forced to bankroll an overseas occupation or subsidize Big Oil’s return to Venezuela at Donald Trump’s direction”
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Announced No Occupation of Venezuela Act to prohibit federal funding for Venezuelan occupation or administration.
“At a moment when families are getting hit with rising costs of living, President Trump is trying to drag the country toward another overseas occupation he has no authority to start”
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Krishnamoorthi Demands Accountability After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
This horrific loss of life is devastating and never should have happened.
“This is Donald Trump’s America: a woman is dead because ICE is operating with impunity in our neighborhoods. This horrific loss of life is devastating and never should have happened. My heart is with her family and loved ones, who are now grieving a senseless tragedy.”
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Sent letter to DHS demanding answers on Operation Midway Blitz conduct and death in custody.
“but because of enforcement practices that prioritized increasing the number of immigrants detained rather than focusing on genuine public safety threats. His case underscores the human cost of enforcement actions that do not center on individuals with criminal convictions.”
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Criticized Trump administration's reported freeze on child care and family support funding.
“Reports that the Trump Administration may impose a blanket freeze on child care and family assistance funding for states, including Illinois, are deeply disturbing. Such a move wouldn’t punish bad actors — it would harm working parents and children who rely on these programs.”
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Visited community health center to highlight consequences of expired ACA premium tax credits.
“Families were hit overnight with massive premium hikes because congressional Republicans refused to act”
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