Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

I'm proud to lead 256 bipartisan cosponsors in a resolution to designate July as Indian American Heritage Month. https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-leads-256-cosponsors-bipartisan-resolution-designating-july

Rep. Pettersen and I led 35 lawmakers demanding answers about ICE using local police as a backdoor to Flock’s surveillance network to track Americans’ movements. ICE cannot use local police to circumvent the Fourth Amendment and evade accountability.

A new report alleges Jared Kushner had access to $2 billion in secret, Gulf-funded accounts while shaping U.S. foreign policy. These allegations demand answers. https://www.vanityfair.com/story/jared-kushner-hacked-phone-secret-negotiations

On October 11, my family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, unaware that a would-be mass shooter was outside with an AR-15-style rifle. His gun jammed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNhttKhcSY&feature=youtu.be

My family and I were inside our Hindu temple in Aurora when a white supremacist tried to open fire with an AR-15-style rifle. His gun jammed. A courageous coworker later alerted police. We cannot rely on luck to prevent the next attack. The FBI must investigate this as a hate crime.

Trump thinks renaming New Mexico “New America” will somehow raise incomes. You know what would actually help working families? Ending his blanket tariffs and illegal war in Iran that are driving up prices. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-rename-new-mexico

Need a passport or looking to renew yours? Join my office this Saturday, October 24, for a passport fair at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin from 10 AM–2 PM! Our staff will be available to answer questions and review applications.

Putin keeps bombing Ukrainian cities, and Trump tells Ukraine to stop striking the Russian refineries helping fund his war. Why is Trump putting more pressure on Zelenskyy than on Putin? He needs to reverse it.

The FBI must investigate the attempted mass shooting at our Hindu temple in Aurora as a hate crime. Whether hatred targets Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews, or any other community, we must stand together against it.

Need a passport or looking to renew yours? Join my office this Saturday, October 24, for a passport fair at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin from 10 AM–2 PM! Our staff will be available to answer questions and review applications.

Does Trump even recognize Putin as an adversary? I hope so, but he isn't treating him like one. Russia is threatening our NATO allies. If Putin isn't stopped in Ukraine, we risk a wider war that could draw in American troops.

“They were careless people ... they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/10/22/hegseth-wanted-eisenhowers-globe-his-office-his-staff-broke-it/

Trump is cutting meaningless diesel deals with Putin while trying to bully Ukraine. For less than a day's worth of diesel, Trump seems willing to sell out a democratically elected leader in a desperate bid to boost his sinking popularity.

In my latest op-ed, I make the case for expanding workforce training, investing in apprenticeships, and tearing down the paper ceiling. https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/10/21/manufacturing-jobs-factory-training-workers-raja-krishnamoorthi

My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora, unaware that a Neo-Nazi was outside with an AR-15-style rifle and 300 rounds of ammunition. His gun jammed. That malfunction saved lives. We cannot rely on luck to stop the next attack. We must confront the hatred driving this violence.

Anti-Indian hate is exploding on social media, and Big Tech is profiting from it. These companies have no incentive to stop the hatred they help spread. Congress must hold them accountable.

Ukraine is fighting for its survival, and now reports suggest its access to critical U.S. intelligence and Starshield has been disrupted. Trump should be helping Ukraine defend itself instead of cozying up to Putin for a bad joke of a diesel "deal."

Trump’s envoy just called Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” as Russia bombs Ukrainian civilians. Putin is a war criminal. Praising him while negotiating Ukraine’s future without Ukraine is a disgrace. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/21/witkoff-russia-putin-ukraine-zelenskyy.html

Trump and Musk are undermining Ukraine while shielding Russia’s oil revenues, even as Trump’s own illegal war in Iran drives up fuel prices. This is straight off Putin’s wishlist. https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-starlink-elon-musk-trump-dbc49193

National security officials who once fought authoritarian interference abroad are now helping states prepare for interference by our own president. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/10/20/us-officials-quietly-advise-states-fearing-trump-election-meddling/

The banks and executives who enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes must be held accountable. I’m co-leading bipartisan legislation to uncover their role, force investigations, and impose penalties on those responsible. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/15/banks-congress-jeffrey-epstein-oversight.html

I led 105 lawmakers in demanding the FBI investigate the attempted mass shooting at my family’s Hindu temple in Aurora as a potential hate crime. We must confront the rising tide of anti-Indian hate and the online threats putting our communities at risk.

Trump's Russian diesel deal is illegal, amounts to less than a day's U.S. diesel consumption, and won't lower prices. It's a distraction from the real problem: his illegal and unconstitutional Iran war driving oil over $100 a barrel. We need to end Trump's war in Iran now.

Proud to earn a 10/10 on Democracy Defenders Action Stop Corruption Now scorecard! From exposing the Epstein files to protecting voting rights and cracking down on corruption, I'll keep fighting for transparency, accountability, and a government that answers to the people.

Trump's Iran war is driving oil above $100 a barrel and making groceries, health care, and housing more expensive. American families are paying the price for his war of choice. End the war.

Traders placed billions in suspicious bets just 15 minutes before Trump reversed course on bombing Iran. Who knew what, and who is being protected? We need answers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-10-13/cftc-staff-told-to-retract-analysis-of-suspicious-oil-trades-on-iran

My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora on Sunday when a white supremacist attempted a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans. I'm grateful to those who prevented a tragedy, but we must all come together to confront the hatred that put so many innocent lives at risk.

Trump's illegal and unconstitutional Iran war is driving $6 gas and $7 diesel. No Russian diesel deal or other distraction will fix the crisis he created. The American people want this war to end, and it must.

Trump gave himself an “A+” on the economy, even as Americans are paying $4.33 a gallon for gas, $6.18 for diesel, and facing 3.7% inflation. Those prices are spiking because of his illegal war in Iran that's cost us another $44 billion and counting. We need to end the war now and bring down prices.

I joined WBEZ’s Say More to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, the challenges facing our country, and what comes next for me as I prepare to leave Congress. https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/10/13/where-should-the-democratic-party-go-next

Trump's Russian diesel deal would help bankroll Putin's war machine without meaningfully lowering fuel prices for Americans. It's illegal, ineffective, and no substitute for ending Trump's Iran war.

Trump started an illegal war with Iran that sent fuel prices soaring. Now he's rewarding Putin with a Russian diesel deal while pressuring Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil facilities. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/world/europe/russia-putin-trump-diesel-ukraine.html

Trump announced an energy cease-fire that Ukraine knew nothing about and Russia immediately violated. A cease-fire that Putin refuses to honor isn't a cease-fire. Trump needs to put pressure on Putin, not Zelenskyy.

A federal search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home three weeks before Election Day is highly suspicious, especially given Trump's history of disgusting Islamophobic attacks against her. The DOJ must never be used as a weapon against political opponents.

Trump spent $20 million in taxpayer funds on political propaganda. When a federal judge ordered the ads stopped, they aired hundreds more times. Taxpayer dollars are not Trump's campaign funds, and court orders are not optional. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-ads-defy-judge

Kimberly Guilfoyle's removal would be a start, but the corruption in this administration begins at the top. When Trump and his family set the example, everyone beneath them thinks they can get away with it too. We need to end all the corruption now.

Matthew Shepard was just 21 years old when he was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime. On the anniversary of his death, we honor his life and recommit ourselves to confronting hate, protecting LGBTQI+ Americans, and building a country where everyone can live safely and openly as who they are.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American communities. We also recognize the injustices Indigenous peoples have faced and reaffirm our commitment to tribal sovereignty, treaty obligations, and justice for all.

Wishing a joyous Navratri to everyone celebrating! May these nine nights bring strength, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate LGBTQI+ Americans living openly and authentically, and stand with everyone still deciding when, how, or whether to share that part of themselves.

Captain Smit Machchhar risked his life to save 172 passengers and his fellow crew members when his co-pilot attempted to hijack Flydubai Flight 1073. I'm honoring his extraordinary courage in the Congressional Record. His heroism deserves our nation's recognition.

Chicago lost a Bears legend today. Mike Ditka helped bring our city championships as both a player and a coach, including the unforgettable 1985 Super Bowl season. His legacy will live on for generations of Bears fans. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

I wrote in CyberScoop about a growing threat Washington is overlooking: quantum computers could break the encryption protecting our date. Congress must act now to secure it. https://cyberscoop.com/quantum-computers-could-break-todays-encryption-washington-needs-to-prepare-now/

At a time of the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, the Trump Administration is rejecting settled science, underreporting measles deaths, and delaying vaccine access for children. I joined my colleagues in demanding answers from the CDC. Our kids deserve better.

President Trump is seemingly reinventing shibboleths from first principles, on course to making 2+2=5 the next loyalty test.

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, reportedly asked a donor to secretly pay her $100,000 credit card bill while promising access to senior Administration officials. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/guilfoyle-amex-donor-100-000-0e02cdc3

Head Start provides early education, health care, nutrition, and support to help children thrive. Now, the Trump Administration is trying to dismantle the program and strip away protections for kids and families.

I’ve demanded answers about the Trump Administration’s plans to flood polling places with federal agents. Our elections belong to the voters, not Donald Trump. https://www.commondreams.org/news/doj-election-monitors

Thousands of Pakistanis are marching for democracy and the release of Imran Khan and other political prisoners. Pakistan’s leaders must reject violence, uphold the rule of law, and allow free and fair elections. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmkg79z04w4zo

Congress' first priority should be making life more affordable for working families. And Congress must do its job to ensure accountability: investigate the Epstein affair, lawlessness at DHS, ICE and CBP, and corruption throughout the Trump administration.