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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the manhandling, forcible removal, and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla (CA) at Secretary Noem’s press conference this afternoon:

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India:

“I am heartbroken by today’s Air India crash in Ahmedabad and want to express my deepest condolences to all those around the world touched by this tragedy. There must be a full investigation to provide answers and prevent such tragedies from happening again.”

WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to grant the Trump Administration’s DOGE team access to Social Security data:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement regarding Representative Mary Miller’s comments, in which she said it was “deeply troubling” that a Sikh man, whom she initially misidentified as Muslim, led a prayer on the floor of the House.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) re-introduced a congressional resolution calling for the doubling of federal funding for career and technical education (CTE). The resolution, endorsed by the Association for Career and Technical Education, builds on years of work advocating for greater funding for CTE programs by Congressman Krishnamoorthi.

SCHAUMBURG, IL — In response to the violent and antisemitic attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement:

“I am horrified by the antisemitic attack that targeted peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado — an act of terror that has no place in our country. As members of the Jewish community gathered to honor hostages still held by Hamas, they were met not with solidarity, but with violence and hate.

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.