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WASHINGTON – According to a new a new poll released today by Public Citizen and Lake Research Partners, nearly 7-in-10 American voters favor the U.S. government investing in a worldwide vaccine manufacturing program and 8-in-10 say it's important that all countries have ample access to vaccines. The poll of 1,500 likely 2022 voters also found that in addition to the 69% of Americans overall supporting a U.S.
WASHINGTON- On this week's episode of The Axe Files, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined David Axelrod to discuss his background, his legislative priorities, including his NOVID Act legislation to vaccinate the world, and the latest news coming out of Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and announced that provisions based on their legislation to combat distracted driving have passed the Senate as part of the bipartisan infrastructure package. This legislation helps ensure more states are able to access critical funding to enforce distracted driving laws and educate drivers to help keep our roadways safe.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Paul Mitchell of Michigan:
WASHINGTON – Today, after securing the support of 116 Members of Congress, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement as part of his ongoing effort to dramatically expand US global vaccine aid programs to India and other nations at a time when the US has so far only allocated 7.5 million vaccine doses for India:
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL), Tom Malinowski (NJ), and Pramila Jayapal (WA) wrote to President Biden calling on the President to support the inclusion of robust funding for global vaccination in reconciliation. In their letter to the President, the Members argue that this is necessary to protect Americans from the spread of deadly new variants, such as Delta and Lambda. Specifically, the letter, which has the bicameral support of 116 Members of Congress, including more than half of the Democratic Caucus in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – In today's hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on pandemic evictions, Congressman Krishnamoorthi addressed myths promoted by critics of the pandemic eviction moratorium established by President Trump, extended by President Biden, and reaffirmed repeatedly by Congress.
Washington, DC -- Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Senators Jeff Merkley (OR), Elizabeth Warren (MA), and Ed Markey (MA) led 70 colleagues in urging Congressional Leadership to include additional funding in the reconciliation package for the production and global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. In a bicameral letter, the lawmakers argue that this investment will save lives and reinforce America's leadership in combatting the pandemic worldwide.