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.