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Raja Krishnamoorthi

DemocratIllinoisCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 25

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (25)Campaign (12)In office (13)
Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
EducationEconomy, taxes & work

Modernize postsecondary education and workforce programs

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi says he intends to modernize postsecondary education and workforce development programs, building on his career and technical education law. He aims to give Americans without a four-year degree access to high-quality, skills-based education and a pathway to the middle class.

Context: The source does not specify particular program changes or eligibility rules beyond identifying Americans without a four-year college degree as the intended audience. Senate-campaign position, separate from current House service; exact answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Foreign affairs & defenseGovernment & elections

Enforce Congress’s war powers authority

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi called for Congress to reassert its authority over U.S. military conflicts. He proposed using oversight, holding the administration accountable and passing legislation to reinforce those checks.

Context: Senate-campaign position, separate from current House service; exact answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Government & elections

Support congressional term limits

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports term limits for members of Congress. He says limits could prevent permanent incumbency while preserving institutional knowledge and bringing fresh perspectives into government.

Context: The source does not specify the length or design of the term limits. Senate-campaign position, separate from current House service; exact answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Government & electionsCivil rights & justice

Eliminate the Senate filibuster for essential legislation

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports eliminating the Senate filibuster to pass legislation he considers essential to protecting Americans’ rights, including voting and abortion rights.

Context: Senate-campaign position, separate from current House service; exact answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Set federal safeguards for artificial intelligence

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports clear federal AI policy with transparency and disclosure requirements to protect workers and consumers. He says federal safeguards should protect labor standards, give unions a seat at the table, and ensure workers are not displaced by AI without recourse. He also wants AI access to extend beyond large corporations to students, workers, and entrepreneurs.

Context: This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Foreign affairs & defense

Prohibit federal funding for U.S. occupation or administration of Venezuela

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports the No Occupation of Venezuela Act, which would prohibit federal funds from being used to further the occupation or internal administration of Venezuela. He says he would work in the Senate to pass the bill and to reassert Congress’s role in decisions about U.S. foreign policy.

Context: The passage describes a bill he introduced and says he would work to pass it; it does not say the prohibition is in effect. This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Government & elections

Set 18-year terms for Supreme Court justices

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports the TERM Act, which would give each Supreme Court justice an 18-year term and allow each president to appoint a new justice every two years. He says the change is intended to limit any one president’s ability to shape the Court for generations while preserving judicial independence.

Context: The passage describes legislation he introduced; it does not say the limits are in effect. This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
HousingEconomy, taxes & work

Create a refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi supports the First Home Affordability Act, which would provide a refundable tax credit to help first-time buyers with the upfront costs of purchasing a home. He says he advanced the bill to help buyers build wealth.

Context: This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & workHealthcareSocial Security & other benefits

Repeal the Big Beautiful Bill

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi calls for repealing the law he refers to as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” He opposes its distribution of benefits and its Medicaid and SNAP cuts, and says those cuts, together with the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits, leave people more vulnerable.

Context: The passage does not specify a replacement for the law. This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Healthcare

Lower prescription drug costs for seniors

AI-assisted summary

In his 2026 Senate campaign, Krishnamoorthi says he would reform Medicare prescription drug negotiations to bring down prices and crack down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, which he says drive up drug costs. These are two separate parts of his proposed approach to lowering prescription costs.

Context: This is a Senate-campaign position, separate from his current House service. The precise answer date is unverified.