Press Releases
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) hosted a special recognition ceremony honoring four local veterans for their distinguished service during the Vietnam War. Three veterans received official Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Pins, while one veteran was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for acts of heroism in combat. In the ceremony, Joseph Leuze, Jon Fisher, and Doug Elwell were awarded Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Pins as a symbol of the nation’s lasting gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – At this week’s DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) was presented with the 2024 Governmental Leader of the Year Award for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of local communities, particularly those impacted by the Canadian Pacific–Kansas City Southern Railway merger.
ROCKFORD, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) continued his “Trump Tariff Tour” with a visit to a warehouse operated by Milescraft, a family-owned power tool manufacturer. During the visit, Congressman Krishnamoorthi toured the facility with Milescraft CEO Simon Karkosch and spoke to members of the press about how President Trump’s blanket tariffs are driving up costs, stifling growth, and forcing Illinois businesses to make painful decisions, including layoffs.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze new student visa interviews:
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Blake Moore (R-UT) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to bolster domestic printed circuit board (PCB) and integrated circuit substrate production, which will strengthen U.S. supply chain security in a critical technology sector. The Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act will encourage domestic PCB manufacturing and R&D to reduce supply chain disruptions, address national security concerns related to foreign PCB production, and further enhance America’s economic leadership.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on last night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum:
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced the three outstanding students from the 8th District of Illinois nominated to the United States Service Academies. Each of the nominees has accepted their appointment and will begin their military education this summer as members of the Class of 2029.
The students receiving nominations are:
Kobe Bailey, appointed to the United States Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) defended critical social safety net programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), during a hearing amid threats from Congressional Republicans to cut these programs in order to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
SCHAUMBURG – This weekend, the Chicago Sun-Times highlighted Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-IL) recent tour of Illinois food distributors and farms, where he spoke to business leaders, farm
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined in leading 107 House Democrats in calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump to scrap plans that would cut funding for the specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth who contact the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.