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Krishnamoorthi, Raja

United States Representative · Illinois · District 8

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S. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democratic representative from Illinois who has served in the U.S. House since January 2017 and currently represents the 8th District. The House Historian records earlier work as a lawyer, business executive, federal judicial clerk, Illinois special assistant attorney general and deputy state treasurer.

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Profile research reviewed August 20, 2026

S. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democratic representative from Illinois who has served in the U.S. House since January 2017 and currently represents the 8th District. The House Historian records earlier work as a lawyer, business executive, federal judicial clerk, Illinois special assistant attorney general and deputy state treasurer.

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Current institutional role

Ranking Member, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

S. Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democratic representative from Illinois who has served in the U.S. House since January 2017 and currently represents the 8th District. The House Historian records earlier work as a lawyer, business executive, federal judicial clerk, Illinois special assistant attorney general and deputy state treasurer.

In the 119th Congress, Krishnamoorthi serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and Oversight and Government Reform. His office identifies him as ranking member of the China select committee and ranking member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Illinois · District 8
Party
Democratic
Birth date
July 19, 1973
Washington phone
(202) 225-3711
Office
2367 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1308
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Ranking Member, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • Ranking Member, Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • Oversight and Government Reform
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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