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WASHINGTON – In a letter following Thursday's U.S. Census Bureau announcement that Illinois' population had been undercounted by 1.97 percent, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, whose department includes the Census Bureau, for answers as to how the errors occurred and what will be the impact on Illinois and the federal aid it receives. In actuality, Illinois state's population grew by more than a quarter of a million people to more than 13 million for the first time.
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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below in response to the Census Bureau's revised population count which found the agency had undercounted Illinois' population, which actually grew by more than a quarter of a million residents to its highest level on record. This revised count follows the Congressman's letter earlier this year calling on the agency to review its methodology and results.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs (PRICED) Act to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for Americans across the nation. Introduced by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR), along with original cosponsors Representatives Lloyd Doggett, Rosa DeLauro, Mark Pocan, Marcy Kaptur, and Jesús G.
WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-52), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sean Casten (IL-06), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Donald Beyer Jr (VA-08), Mike Levin (CA-49), Susie Lee (NV-03), Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), and Jared Huffman (CA-02) in leading 75 of their colleagues in a letter to President Biden on the harmful impacts on t
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement following Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' address to Congress:
WASHINGTON – In today's hearing of the House Intelligence Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee on unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP), Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi questioned Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald S. Moultrie and Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott W. Bray on the American military's interactions with UAP, attempts to communicate with them, and efforts to learn more about them.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced the passage of his bill (H.R. 6386) through the U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Schaumburg Post Office. This bill renames the Post Office located at 450 West Schaumburg Road as the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building."
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to the CEOs of Shell Oil Company and BP America Inc. asking for information on how much they receive in federal tax benefits and subsidies. As American families pay near-record prices at the pump, Shell reported $19.3 billion in profit in 2021, a 22% increase over 2019, while BP reported $7.5 billion in profit in 2021, a 87% increase over 2019.
Rolling Meadows, IL – Last night, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined WINGS, the largest agency serving victims of domestic violence, to present its CEO, Rebecca Darr, with a check in recognition of the $250,000 in federal funding he secured to fund the building of WINGS' new community-based counseling center. At the new counseling center in Rolling Meadows, mental health counselors will assist children and adults who have experienced domestic violence.