119th Congress

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform joined with the other Democratic members of the committee in sending a letter to President Trump demanding he immediately abandon any plans that would either dismantle or privatize the U.S.

PEORIA, IL – On Tuesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined OSF HealthCare leadership, regional career and technical education leaders, and representatives from organized labor for a facility tour and roundtable discussion at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, located on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. A collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Medicine and OSF HealthCare, Jump Simulation is a leader in innovation and the preparation of Illinois’ healthcare workforce.

WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman joined a majority of his colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus in a letter to Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that expresses alarm at the illegal decision by President Trump to reduce the reimbursement rate for indirect research costs to 15 percent across the board.

Peoria, IL – On Tuesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined OSF HealthCare leadership, regional career and technical education leaders, and representatives from organized labor for a facility tour and roundtable discussion at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, located on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. A collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Medicine and OSF HealthCare, Jump Simulation is a leader in innovation and the preparation of Illinois’ healthcare workforce.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has been selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, reinforcing his commitment to advancing the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. In this leadership role, Congressman Krishnamoorthi will continue advocating for policies that promote equality, combat discrimination, and ensure that every American—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—can live freely and authentically.

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