Representative Ro Khanna, Democratic from California

Ro Khanna

Representative · California · Democrat

Ro Khanna

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, this body needs to vote on Thomas Massie's and my resolution to end the war in Iran. The President has sent 2,000 more soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division to Iran. This is on top of the 4,500 marines we already have there. We cannot afford to put ground troops in Iran. This body needs to say no to the $200 billion request and vote to end a war that is causing gas to skyrocket. Gas is up to nearly $4 a gallon, up 34 percent, and we have already lost 13 American servicemembers. Let's end the war. Let's bring the troops home.
END WAR IN IRAN··Share
Mr. Speaker, the world needs a new moral vision. America needs a new vision. We are seeing militarism erode the soul of our Nation, leading to a regime change war in Iran and utter human devastation in Gaza. Simply put, we have lost our way. We are back to the law of the jungle, where might makes right and where the Middle East descends into a Hobbesian war of all against all. President Eisenhower warned that every warship built, every bomb deployed, every missile launched is a hospital and school forgone. A world in arms, he said, is stealing the hopes of our children.
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO…··Share
Mr. Speaker, another war in the Middle East is not America First. That is why Congressman Massie and I will introduce a bipartisan Iran war powers resolution. America First means Congress first on matters of war and peace. Every Member in this body must go on the record about whether we should have another endless war in the Middle East. The American people are sick of billions of dollars going for overseas wars. They want that money for manufacturing jobs here, for healthcare here, for childcare here, and for education here.
NO MORE MIDDLE EAST WARS··Share
Mr. Speaker, yesterday Congressman Massie and I went to the Department of Justice to read the unredacted Epstein files. We spent about 2 hours there, and we learned that 70 to 80 percent of the files are still redacted. In fact, there were six wealthy, powerful men that the DOJ hid for no apparent reason. When Congressman Massie and I pointed this out to the Department of Justice, they acknowledged their mistake. They have now revealed the identity of these six powerful men.
DECODING EPSTEIN FILES··Share
Mr. Speaker, our country is at a moral crossroads. Just today, it comes out that billionaires are worth $8 trillion. That is more than 50 percent of Americans combined. What does the President do? He decides he doesn't have the money for the American people. He is going to starve the American people to give $40 billion to the corrupt Libertarian leader in Argentina. Mr. Speaker, $9 million would have fed the American people. How is that America first? Then he says he doesn't care about the cab driver who is now paying $2,600 per month in healthcare as opposed to $44.
On H.R. 5371··Share
Biography
Ro Khanna began his career as a lawyer and advocate for technology innovation before entering public service. Elected to represent California’s 17th Congressional District in 2016, he has focused on expanding digital infrastructure, protecting civil liberties, and promoting economic opportunity in the heart of Silicon Valley. Khanna co-authored legislation to safeguard net neutrality and has played a leading role on the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Known for his transparent town halls and collaborative problem-solving, Khanna works to ensure his district remains a hub for inclusive growth and responsible technology leadership.
Education
  • J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT
    2001
  • B.A. in Economics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
    1998
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2017-Present

    Representing California's 17th district

  • Author, Entrepreneurial Nation: Why Manufacturing Is Still Key to America’s Future

    2012

  • Visiting Lecturer (stanford University) and Law Professor (santa Clara University and San Francisco State University)

    2012–16

  • Member, California Workforce Investment Board

    2012–16

  • Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

    2009–11

  • Lawyer, O’melveny and Myers Llp

    2004–09

Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security21%
Taxation11%
Health9%
Government Operations and Politics9%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Ro Khanna's record in Congress.

  • Internet Access Expansion

    Championed legislation to expand high-speed internet access in rural and underserved communities through the Internet Bill of Rights.

  • War Powers Reform

    Led bipartisan efforts to reassert Congressional authority over military interventions, including votes to end U.S. involvement in Yemen.

  • COVID-19 Relief Funding

    Secured federal relief funding for small businesses and workers in Silicon Valley during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Tech Worker Protections

    Advocated for increased worker protections and rights for gig economy and tech industry employees through multiple legislative initiatives.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Armed Services
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist PartyRanking Member

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