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WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act which included the provisions of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Senator Amy Klobuchar's anti-distracted driving legislation, the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements (SAFE TO DRIVE) Act. The provisions of the new law will help ensure more states are able to access critical funding to enforce distracted driving laws and educate drivers in order to improve road safety.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi attended the White House signing ceremony for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. President Biden signed the historic legislation into law this afternoon, approving the largest investment in decades into roads, bridges, broadband access, water systems, and other infrastructure.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, co-founder and co-chair of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's announcement of an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to provide COVID-19 vaccines to people living in conflict zones around the world while also pledging to increase American vaccine donation commitments:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who serves on both the House Oversight and Intelligence Committees, received a response to his August 26th 2020 letter to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) with Congressman Don Beyer in which they requested an investigation into potential Hatch Act violations by senior Trump Administration officials during the 2020 Republican National Convention.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to Rep. Paul Gosar tweeting an altered anime video showing him killing Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Biden:
WASHINGTON – Last night, as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the House passed provision to combat distracted driving authored by U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted for the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This historic legislation invests $550 billion in American infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and expanded broadband internet access, fueling job creation and economic growth for decades ahead.
WASHINGTON – On November 1st, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to President Biden requesting that he not reappoint U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Ron Bloom. Mr. Bloom's term with the USPS Board of Governors expires in December, and President Biden has the power to reappoint a new member of the Board of Governors who is prepared to properly evaluate the USPS policies and leadership – including Postmaster General DeJoy.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. The festival is celebrated by many of the more than 3 million Americans of Indian descent as well as hundreds of millions more people across the world, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. This year, the holiday will be commemorated on Thursday, November 4th.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the release of the draft Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which includes $1.3 billion to increase the global COVID-19 vaccine supply.