Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the failure of the Republican American Health Care Act (AHCA) to even come to a vote in the House, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement:
"Our country won today because a bill with disastrous consequences was stopped in its tracks. Countless Americans made their voices heard as a bill that could have devastated our economy and left more than 24 million people without health care nearly came to the floor. Because of their efforts, it never received a vote."
As revelations of Russian interference in our democracy continue to emerge, the need for a full and transparent investigation by an independent commission has never been more clear. Though the House and Senate Intelligence Committees have begun related inquiries, neither will fully investigate the activities of the Kremlin or its agents.
WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress continues to battle over the disastrous Republican American Health Care Act, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presided over a bipartisan hearing on lowering prescription drug prices as the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee's subcommittee on health care.
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of legislation to be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged his colleagues to approve a bill that would strengthen veteran hiring practices and allow the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to expand its efforts to recruit, train, promote and retain qualified doctors and other employees.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reaffirmed his commitment today to protecting Americans from noise caused by aircraft and airports. Congressman Krishnamoorthi has already joined the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus which seeks to raise awareness of and find solutions to the problem of aircraft noise. As a member of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Krishnamoorthi also addressed the House on his proposal to preserve noise restrictions on airports.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – In response to the continuing wave of hate-motivated attacks across the country, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member of the House Oversight Committee, released the following statement calling for hearings to investigate and determine the best response to these crimes:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) joined Senator Durbin, and fellow Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Danny Davis (IL-07) today in meeting with Illinois Tollway Chairman Bob Schillerstrom to express their support for the Tollway's petition to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding their ongoing dispute with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) over the Elgin O'Hare Western Access (EOWA) project. The project creates new western road access to O'Hare International Airport along with a new western bypass around the airport.
Today we celebrate the achievements women and girls have won through their own courage, intelligence, dedication, and strength. A single day is not enough to commemorate the struggles and accomplishments of women, or those still ahead, but International Women's Day and Women's History Month draw the spotlight to the fight for equality, and justice.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the newly announced House Republican health care plan:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below in response to reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions made false statements to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his repeated meetings with Russian officials.
"Attorney General Sessions met repeatedly with an agent of the Kremlin and made false statement to his colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee by denying that any such meetings had occurred. The Attorney General must recuse himself from this investigation and testify under oath as to the extent of his contacts with Russian agents.