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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presided for the first time as the lead Democrat on the subcommittee on health care for the Oversight & Government Reform Committee. In a hearing analyzing the impacts of the Affordable Care Act, Krishnamoorthi highlighted the massive economic consequences of repealing the law without a replacement. Drawing from his own experience as a small businessman, Krishnamoorthi questioned witnesses, including Jon Siegel, a small business owner from Rochester, NY.
CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tonight went to O'Hare International Airport to denounce President Trump's executive order on immigration. Congressman Krishnamoorthi released the following statement:
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today hosted an open house and ceremonial swearing-in at his district office in Schaumburg. In front of a crowd so large it spilled into the building's hallway, Senator Dick Durbin discussed the magnitude of the challenges facing the country and Raja's role in addressing them. The oath of office was administered by U.S. District Judge Joan Gottschall, for whom Raja clerked following his graduation from law school.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today opposed President Trump's plan to make mortgages more expensive for working families in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The video and text of Krishnamoorthi's remarks is below.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today his selection as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules. From his powerful new position, Krishnamoorthi will guide a range of issues while defending the Affordable Care Act and Medicare.
CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today addressed a crowd of at least 150,000 people at the Chicago Women's March, urging women and all Americans to stand up and fight for their rights.
After the march, Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and his eldest son Vijay visited the White House today to attend the Chicago Cubs' official visit commemorating their World Series victory.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today he will serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee, along with the powerful House Democratic Policy and Steering Committee.
"These committee assignments will give my constituents a voice to make sure I can stand up for working families every day by focusing on job creation and affordable higher education," Krishnamoorthi said.