Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman joined a majority of his colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus in a letter to Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that expresses alarm at the illegal decision by President Trump to reduce the reimbursement rate for indirect research costs to 15 percent across the board.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi discusses the future of health care workforce with OSF HealthCare leadership, regional career and technical education leaders, and representatives from organized labor
Peoria, IL – On Tuesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined OSF HealthCare leadership, regional career and technical education leaders, and representatives from organized labor for a facility tour and roundtable discussion at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, located on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. A collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Medicine and OSF HealthCare, Jump Simulation is a leader in innovation and the preparation of Illinois’ healthcare workforce.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has been selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, reinforcing his commitment to advancing the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. In this leadership role, Congressman Krishnamoorthi will continue advocating for policies that promote equality, combat discrimination, and ensure that every American—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—can live freely and authentically.
Washington, D.C. (February 11, 2025)—Below is Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services hearing on Republican efforts to dismantle vital programs that provide lifesaving and life changing support for Americans across the country.
WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding he take action to address skyrocketing grocery prices in Illinois and around the country. President Trump campaigned on tackling these high prices, pledging to “immediately bring prices down, starting on day one.” Yet, just three weeks into President Trump’s term, egg prices have increased by 14 percent – nearly a dollar per dozen – and he has not issued a single executive order addressing avian flu and outbreaks of E.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025, along with Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Mike Turner (OH-10), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below in response to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) rehiring Marko Elez, a staffer who resigned on Thursday in response to a Wall Street Journal article whi
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plans for the United States to “take over” and “own” the Gaza strip:
WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services joined with Oversight Committee Ranking Member Gerald Connolly (D-VA) and the other Democratic members of the Oversight Committee in sending a letter calling on government watchdogs to investigate potential national security threats associated with Elon Musk or his Department of Government Efficacy (DOGE) team’s takeover of government networks and sensitive data.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) wrote a letter to the Administration urging President Donald Trump to take immediate action to address rising grocery costs in Illinois.