Raja Krishnamoorthi
U.S. Representative · IL-8 · Democrat
Statements and posts
424 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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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.”
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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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Criticized Trump DHS for using Sikh identity in anti-immigrant post targeting South Asian Americans.
“When the federal government itself uses a recognizably Sikh identity as shorthand for someone dangerous, incompetent, and unwanted, it reinforces associations that have already had real consequences for Sikh Americans.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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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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”
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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”
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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 Trump disclose whether he or allies profit from Venezuela oil deal.
“The public requires meaningful transparency when government decisions have the potential to create substantial financial benefits for individuals with close connections to the President. Your family members and business associates have extensive investments and commercial relationships around the world.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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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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.”
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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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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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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Raskin for yielding and Representative Hinson for supporting this incredibly important bill, H.R. 1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, also known as the PAIL Act. For years, the Chinese Communist Party, or CCP, has…
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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.”
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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.”
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Recognizing Reverend David Coleman, SR. for His Lifetime of Service
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend David Coleman. Sr., a devoted pastor, community leader, and servant of Chicago's South Side, who passed away on July 21, 2026, following a lifetime of faith, hard work, and service to the Englewood community. Born in Parkdale, Arkansas, as the seventh…
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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.”
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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”
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