Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democratic from Illinois

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Representative · Illinois · Democrat

Raja Krishnamoorthi

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7008. Mr. Speaker, I have helped lead bipartisan efforts to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, and I am deeply frustrated that the majority refuses to take the issue seriously enough at this crucial time when Congress' stock is at an all-time low. We should not be playing partisan games on this. The Republican majority is pushing a bill that still allows Members of Congress to hold, sell, and even buy certain individual stocks.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, and I salute Mr. Norcross and Mr. Scott for their outstanding leadership on this bill. Across America, workers exercise one of the most fundamental rights protected under our labor laws--namely, the right to organize and bargain collectively. Yet, far too often, after workers vote to form a union, they are forced to wait months and even years before seeing the benefits of that decision. In fact, the average time to secure a first contract exceeds 450 days.
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H.R. 8428, the Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, is legislation that would address a central concern of the American people, which is fraud and waste in government. Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that cannot be used to serve the American people. Yet, over the last 20 years, at least $3 trillion in improper payments have been made by the American Government. Our bipartisan bill protects taxpayer dollars by creating a universal Federal training program to fight fraud.
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Biography
Raja Krishnamoorthi began his career as a business executive and public servant, bringing practical experience to his role in Congress. Elected in 2016, he represents Illinois’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Krishnamoorthi prioritizes strengthening workforce development, expanding access to healthcare, and promoting government accountability. He authored bipartisan legislation to invest in apprenticeships and serves as Ranking Member on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Krishnamoorthi approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic solutions, aiming to address his constituents’ needs through transparency and effective oversight.
Education
  • J.D. with Honors, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
    2000
  • B.S.E., Summa cum laude, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
    1995
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2017-Present

    Representing Illinois's 8th district

  • Deputy State Treasurer, Illinois State treasurer

    2007–09

  • Special Assistant, Illinois attorney General

    2006–07

  • Staffer, Illinois Housing Development Authority

    2005–07

  • Campaign Staffer, Barack Obama Presidential Campaigns

    2004

    and 2008

  • Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for Northern District of Illinois

    2000–02

  • Lawyer, Private Practice

  • President of Research-Oriented Small Businesses

Policy Focus
Education13%
International Affairs11%
Health10%
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Raja Krishnamoorthi's record in Congress.

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Response

    Co-authored the COVID-19 Early Warning Act to improve detection and response to emerging coronavirus variants.

  • Workforce Development

    Secured funding for apprenticeship and workforce training programs to address skills gaps in Illinois.

  • E-cigarette Regulation

    Led bipartisan investigations into youth vaping, resulting in increased FDA scrutiny of e-cigarette companies.

  • Government Oversight

    Chaired House Oversight subcommittee hearings on prescription drug pricing, promoting transparency and affordability.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

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