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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.
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.