Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) challenged Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on the actions of “special government employee” Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE), including their seizing control of $6 trillion in payments from the Treasury Department. During his question line, Congressman Krishnamoorthi pointed out the hypocrisy of Gov.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) blasted President Donald Trump’s lack of action to combat the rising costs of groceries during a full Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) hearing. In his exchange with the witness panel, Congressman Krishnamoorthi questioned why President Trump and his allies have yet to take action against the avian flu, as well as salmonella and listeria outbreaks, which are driving up the cost of household items.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with nine of his Democratic and Republican colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, legislation which would support physicians and protect access to care for those receiving Medicare benefits. With staff and operating costs continuing to climb, declining reimbursement rates could lead to layoffs, reduced services, and permanent closures of care facilities, especially in underserved and rural areas.
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) met with Mount Prospect Fire Department (MPFD) Chief John Dolan, first responders, and local and state leaders to discuss the department’s ongoing needs, recent developments, and strategies for maximizing local, state, and federal funding to ensure the MPFD can best serve Mount Prospect and its surrounding communities. During his visit, Congressman Krishnamoorthi also toured MPFD’s new facility, which began operations in July 2024.
CHICAGO – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discussed the alarming rise in prescription drug costs and the importance of protecting local and independent pharmacies.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding a judge temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans:
CHICAGO – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) visited the Chicago Quantum Exchange at the University of Chicago’s William Eckhardt Research Center to tour the facility and convene a roundtable discussion on the future of quantum technology with leading researchers as well as representatives of industry and the academic community.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans.
CARBONDALE, IL – Tonight, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) participated in the Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture Series at the Simmons Law School on the campus of Southern Illinois University. During his remarks, Congressman Krishnamoorthi discussed his personal story from his upbringing in Peoria to his public service in the Illinois state government and representing the 8th Congressional District in the United States Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order.