Press Releases
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to this week’s mass shooting of a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis which left four people dead, including four members of the Sikh community:
Intelligence officials were limited in what they could publicly disclose on potential foreign support of domestic extremists as well as a range of topics later covered in classified hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi participated in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s World Wide Threat Hearing to discuss the threats the United States currently faces from China and potential foreign-financing of domestic violent extremists.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reintroduced his resolution to recognize the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and encourage programs promoting its cultural significance. The Eagle Staff, often carried by Native American veterans, consists of a shepherd’s staff wrapped in either otter skin or buffalo skin and eagle feathers.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed the passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, legislation to protect healthcare, social service, and similar services employees from workplace violence by requiring the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to mandate employers in the sector develop and implement workplace viole
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today that many Illinoisans who receive veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 to hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Illinoisans have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Congressman Krishnamoorthi helped pass.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails The Passage Of The Paycheck Fairness Act, Which He Cosponsored
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act pay equity bill, which he cosponsored.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Fauci, Walensky, and Kessler at Coronavirus Select Subcommittee
Krishnamoorthi Asked About Reckless Statements on Vaccine Efficacy by Fox News Host and Policies from Gov. Kirsti Noem
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) questioned the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and Chief White House Science Advisor Dr.
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to Russian military activity on the Ukrainian border and in occupied Crimea:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1868, which would suspend Medicare sequestration, which reduces Medicare payments by a maximum of 2% annually, through the end of the year. In practice, this will avert $12.3 billion in Medicare cuts for providers.
Members of Congress Sent A Letter to the Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young regarding the need for a more fully funded and equipped Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help offset the costs of President Biden’s historic legislative agenda.