What Raja Krishnamoorthi said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7008. Mr. Speaker, I have helped lead bipartisan efforts to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, and I am deeply frustrated that the majority refuses to take the issue seriously enough at this crucial time when Congress' stock is at an all-time low.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kalpesh Joshi, a respected hotelier, community leader, and advocate for entrepreneurs, for his contributions to the hospitality industry and his service to the Indian American community in the greater Chicago area.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Nlandir of Boynton Beach on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, known as Rajat Jayanti, and to honor its longstanding contributions to the spiritual, cultural, and civic life of South Florida.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, and I salute Mr. Norcross and Mr. Scott for their outstanding leadership on this bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Grothman for being a partner on this bill. H.R. 8428, the Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, is legislation that would address a central concern of the American people, which is fraud and waste in government.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who gave his life in the line of duty. Officer Bartholomew embodied the very best of public service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National Roofing Contractors Association headquartered in ltasca, Illinois, and its efforts to designate the week of June 7 to 13, 2026, as National Roofing Week.”

“Established in 1886, NRCA is one of the Nation's oldest trade associations and the voice of professional roofing contractors worldwide. NRCA has nearly 4,000 roofing company members who represent the entire roofing supply chain.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Independent Grocers Alliance. Founded in 1926 by Chicago entrepreneur J. Frank Grimes, IGA began with a bold and simple vision: to bring together independent grocery stores under one banner to provide local communities with quality products, fair prices, and personalized service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (TACCGC) for its longstanding contributions to economic development, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement in the Greater Chicago region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of extension of the ACA tax credits. I met Shadene Butchart in Chicago. She has ALS. Since the ACA tax credits have expired, her health insurance premium consumes the entirety of her husband's Social Security check.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Carnatic Music Association of North America (CMANA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and to honor its extraordinary contributions to the cultural and musical heritage of our Nation through its preservation and promotion of Carnatic music.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Chicago Indo-US Lions Club for its outstanding service to communities across Illinois and for continuing the proud legacy of Lions Clubs International.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 3492. This measure would allow politicians, not doctors, not families, to decide medically necessary care for family members. It criminalizes medically necessary, evidence-based lifesaving care, and it threatens parents and physicians with prison time for providing care for their kids.”

“Mr. Speaker, the purpose of the War Powers Act was to prevent secret wars from happening after Vietnam. The reason why we have this is so that the administration is accountable to the people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sunday, December 21, 2025, as World Meditation Day, which has been designated by the United Nations to celebrate the growing recognition of meditation as a practical tool for mental well-being and peace.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2550. This bipartisan bill reverses an illegal executive order that stripped collective bargaining rights from roughly 67 percent of the Federal workforce, so more than two-thirds of the Federal workforce.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support to release the Epstein files. First, this issue is beyond party. It is a question of justice. Survivors have waited too long.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, known to many simply as ``Sister Jean,'' the beloved chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the remarkable life and legacy of my good friend, Albert J. ``Al'' Llorens. Born and raised in Chicago, Al grew up in Englewood on the Southwest side and attended Chicago Public Schools.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. Born in Oklahoma but raised in Charleston, Illinois, Governor Edgar was shaped by the values of family, hard work, and service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome the All- Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christianity worldwide. At 85 years old, All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew remains at the forefront of the global struggle for religious freedom.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Dr. William Crowder on his appointment as the next Regional Minister and President of the Living Waters Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the launch of the Congressional Study Group on India (CSGI), and to applaud the visionary leadership of the Roundglass Foundation and its partners in standing up this groundbreaking initiative.”

“Study Group is so important. As the fifth such group established by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, the CSGI creates a dedicated, bipartisan forum for substantive discussions on trade, technology, energy, defense, and other issues that define the U.S.- India relationship.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I wish to recognize the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) as it commemorates India's 78 years of independence. Since FIA's establishment in 1970, its mission has been to serve the Indian-American community, promote Indian cultural heritage, and advance bilateral ties between the United States and India.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Mr. Yung Pate, Jr., a proud veteran, respected professional, and devoted community leader, whose contributions have left a lasting mark on the city of Chicago and beyond.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the remarkable career of Craig Dellimore and to congratulate him on his upcoming retirement from WBBM Radio in Chicago. Craig has been a pillar of Chicago journalism for more than four decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Des Plaines Theatre, a cherished landmark in the heart of Illinois' arts community. For a century, the Des Plaines Theatre has brought people together through performance, film, and culture, serving as a vital space for artistic expression and civic engagement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart and growing concern for the safety of our democracy. On June 14, in Minnesota, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were gunned down in their home.”

“The Minnesota murders were a warning. If we are to respond meaningfully, we must confront three hard truths. First, political violence is no longer an abstract threat. It is real.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Didi Krishna Kumari, a revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and educator whose lifelong commitment to service has uplifted communities across the globe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn remembrance of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy employees who were tragically murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., in a heinous act of antisemitic violence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to celebrate Larry Huggins' incredible contributions to Illinois and Chicago. Larry is a trailblazer. At a time when Black people were discouraged from construction jobs, Larry founded a construction company that is still thriving and has helped build some of Chicago's most famous landmarks.”

“Madam Chair, I rise today as the ranking member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, the CCP, to express serious concerns about the proposed cuts in the Republicans' budget resolution.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak out against the violence and persecution of Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh. During Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971, an estimated 300,000 to 3 million people were killed, mostly Hindus.”