Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

Official Twitter account of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) | Serving on @HouseIntelDems, @OversightDems, @CmteOnCCPDems

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

106 years ago, the 19th Amendment was certified, prohibiting the denial of the right to vote on the basis of sex.
On Women’s Equality Day, we honor generations of women who fought to make that victory possible and recommit ourselves to carrying their fight for equality forward.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Dolly Parton was an American original whose extraordinary legacy reaches far beyond country music.
She was a brilliant songwriter and performer, a trailblazer for women, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist who helped put more than 200 million books into the hands of children.
Her music brought joy to generations, and her generosity changed millions of lives. My thoughts are with her family and all those who loved her.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Every family deserves safe, reliable drinking water, which is why I secured $1 million for the Lake Michigan Regional Water Supply Initiative to help build modern water infrastructure and protect Illinois families from microplastics, PFAS, and other contaminants.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Supreme Court just opened the door for Donald Trump to use the Postal Service to interfere with our elections and withhold mail ballots from eligible Americans.
Postmaster General Steiner should resign or be removed.
USPS should deliver ballots, not decide who gets to vote.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Postmaster General Steiner told Congress under oath that USPS would comply with court orders. Then he finalized Trump’s voter-suppressing mail ballot restrictions despite a federal judge expressly ordering him not to.
He has forfeited the confidence necessary to lead USPS and should resign.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Dr. Overton’s role in Trump’s dangerous vaccine policies is wholly disqualifying: anyone willing to put debunked conspiracy theories ahead of sound science and children’s health should not be leading the FDA. https://t.co/0thgglOcgT

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Trump’s illegal war in Iran is depleting critical U.S. munitions, making us more vulnerable to threats elsewhere and leaving Ukraine without the Patriot missiles it needs to defend civilians from Russian attacks.
In Kyiv, I saw firsthand the consequences of these shortages — but also the extraordinary resilience of the Ukrainian people.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Trump’s illegal war of choice is making Americans pay the price at the pump. Gas prices have hit a record high for this point in August, with Americans paying 92 cents more per gallon than a year ago.
https://t.co/S5o4CGRWv2

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Trump Administration is using mass immigration hearings in Chicago that leave people without adequate notice, access to legal counsel, or a real opportunity to make their case.
My colleagues and I are demanding an end to these hearings. Due process cannot be sacrificed to meet deportation quotas.
https://t.co/s78btAkU1l

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Trump Administration is preparing to deploy as many as 1,000 federal agents to polling places as Trump spreads baseless claims about election fraud.
I’m sounding the alarm over the risk of voter intimidation and suppression. Americans must be able to vote free from intimidation.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

I’m an immigrant myself. President Trump’s latest attacks on birthright citizenship fly in the face of the plain language of the Constitution.
Doubling and tripling down on these unconstitutional attacks is an attack on immigrants across America.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Trump Administration is packing Chicago's immigration courtrooms with as many as 185 people at a time, many without lawyers or a real opportunity to exercise their rights.
My colleagues and I are demanding an end to these mass hearings. No one should be railroaded through our immigration system.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Eight million Americans have lost their health coverage because of Donald Trump and Republicans’ health care cuts. Families are paying more, hospitals are losing funding, and millions have been left without coverage. We need to restore this critical funding
https://t.co/P3vHSku74u

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to let USPS block Americans’ mail ballots before the midterms, despite federal courts repeatedly ruling against this power grab.
USPS is supposed to deliver ballots, not decide who gets to vote.
https://t.co/tO8R1ETIy7

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Last week at the Vatican, I presented Pope Leo with a Cubs jersey honoring him as the 267th Bishop of Rome.
We talked Cubs, his beloved White Sox, and I asked him for a little blessing to help our chances at an all-Chicago World Series.
Even from the Vatican, the Pope still follows the Sox religiously.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

Donald Trump made more than $2 billion in the first year of his presidency as the billionaires around him keep getting richer, while regular Americans are struggling just to fill their gas tanks and take care of their families.
That’s who is paying the price.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Epstein survivors deserve justice and the American people deserve the truth.
The Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to get to the bottom of the Epstein case and withheld information from Congress and the public. We need full transparency, accountability, and justice for the survivors.

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Trump Administration is packing Chicago's immigration courtrooms with as many as 185 people at a time, many without lawyers or a real opportunity to exercise their rights.
My colleagues and I are demanding an end to these mass hearings. No one should be railroaded through our immigration system.

[The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation @thecfhk]

Today, top members of the U.S. Congress called on President Trump to explain why his administration allowed the national emergency underlying Executive Order 13936 to lapse, resulting in the lifting and weakening sanctions on dozens of #HongKong and Chinese officials responsible for dismantling Hong Kong’s freedoms and autonomy.

The letter sent to @POTUS was led by @RepMcGovern, @RepRoKhanna, and @RepGregoryMeeks. Cosigners included @SenJeffMerkley, @RepRaskin, @JoaquinCastrotx, @CongressmanRaja, @RepGabeAmo, and @RepGregStanton.

The letter is supported by many outside organizations and advocates including the @thecfhk and @hk_watch

➡️https://t.co/6xRt6sU0xx

[Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja]

The Epstein survivors deserve justice and the American people deserve the truth.
The Trump Administration has stonewalled efforts to get to the bottom of the Epstein case and withheld information from Congress and the public. We need full transparency, accountability, and justice for the survivors.