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| Raja Krishnamoorthi | |
|---|---|
| Name | Raja Krishnamoorthi |
| Birth date | 1973-06-19 |
| Birth place | New Delhi, India |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign; Harvard Kennedy School |
| Occupation | Politician, Attorney |
| Spouse | Amy Mohta |
Raja Krishnamoorthi is a United States Politician and member of the United States House of Representatives representing Illinois's congressional district since 2017. He is associated with the Democratic Party and has been active on issues including Small business, Technology policy, National security, and Energy policy. Krishnamoorthi's background spans immigrant experiences from India, legal training, corporate leadership, and state and local public service in Illinois.
Krishnamoorthi was born in New Delhi and emigrated with his family to the United States, settling in Peoria, Illinois and later Bloomington, Illinois. He attended Bloomington High School before matriculating at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, where he earned degrees in Kinesiology and Biology and became involved with campus organizations linked to Student government and Illinois Student Assistance Commission. He later earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School and completed a mid-career program at the Harvard Kennedy School.
After law school, Krishnamoorthi worked in legal and corporate roles including positions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and as counsel to executives in the semiconductor and software sectors. He co-founded and served in executive roles for technology and manufacturing firms with connections to Silicon Valley investors and suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea. His entrepreneurial ventures included engagements with Small Business Administration programs, interactions with Venture capital firms, and advisory roles that intersected with Manufacturing policy and Trade matters.
Krishnamoorthi served in local and state roles including appointments to boards and commissions in Bloomington, participation in community initiatives tied to McLean County, and advocacy with statewide actors such as the Governor of Illinois's office. He worked on issues involving Higher education access with institutions like the Illinois Board of Higher Education and partnered with nonprofit groups including United Way and Chamber of Commerce chapters. His service connected him with state legislators from the Illinois General Assembly and municipal leaders in cities like Chicago and Springfield, Illinois.
Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2016, Krishnamoorthi succeeded a retiring incumbent and took office amid national debates involving the Presidency of Donald Trump, the 115th United States Congress, and subsequent sessions including the 116th United States Congress and 117th United States Congress. He has worked alongside colleagues such as Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and members of the Illinois congressional delegation including Brad Schneider and Cheri Bustos. Krishnamoorthi has participated in oversight activities concerning Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Defense initiatives and helped shape legislation addressing Small business, immigration-related concerns, and Science and Technology funding priorities.
Krishnamoorthi has sponsored and supported bills on issues including Small Business Administration relief, Clean Air Act-adjacent environmental measures, federal support for Advanced manufacturing, and investments in National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. He has been active on technology and innovation policy affecting Google, Amazon, Apple Inc., and Microsoft, and has advocated for stronger measures related to Intellectual property and cybersecurity. On national security matters he has engaged with policy debates involving India–United States relations, China–United States relations, and partnerships with allies such as Japan and Australia. He has also taken positions on healthcare topics intersecting with Affordable Care Act, veterans' services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and labor issues involving United Auto Workers and manufacturing workforce development programs.
In Congress, Krishnamoorthi has served on committees including the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary and on panels focused on science and technology funding through the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. He is a member of caucuses such as the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Problem Solvers Caucus, the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence-style working groups, and groups focused on India–United States Relations, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Working Group, and Manufacturing Caucus initiatives, collaborating with members across delegations including representatives from California, Texas, and New York.
Krishnamoorthi resides in Bloomingdale, Illinois with his wife, Amy Mohta, and their three children. He is active with community organizations including local chapters of United Way, professional networks tied to Harvard Kennedy School alumni, and cultural groups representing the Indian American community. He participates in events honoring ties between the United States and India and engages with local institutions such as Northern Illinois University outreach programs, civic organizations in Cook County, Illinois, and philanthropic efforts supporting STEM education and immigrant services.
Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois Category:Illinois Democrats Category:Indian emigrants to the United States