Congressman Krishnamoorthi promotes affordability initiatives in Illinois, addressing housing costs and food assistance during local events.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Krishnamoorthi addresses affordability issues: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) highlighted his affordability agenda in Moline and Rockford, emphasizing the challenges facing Illinois families due to rising housing costs and cuts to nutrition assistance. He aims to propose legislative solutions to make housing and food more accessible.
New housing legislation introduced: During a roundtable in Moline, Krishnamoorthi discussed his First Home Affordability Act, which would provide first-time home buyers with a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000. He expressed concern that surging housing prices are blocking many from owning homes, stating, “Illinois families can’t afford inaction on housing any longer.”
Food insecurity concerns addressed: In Rockford, he toured a food bank impacted by recent SNAP cuts, noting that many families rely on these benefits. Krishnamoorthi stated, “When benefits are cut... families pay the price.” He is advocating for measures to reverse these cuts through his Bringing Back Benefits Act, aimed at strengthening food assistance programs.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Fundraising
Raja Krishnamoorthi recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1540th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $9.1M of spending. This was the most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $276.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 681st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Raja Krishnamoorthi is worth $3.9M, as of January 28th, 2026. This is the 190th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Krishnamoorthi has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Raja Krishnamoorthi:
- H.R.7161: To limit the use of Federal contractors to perform certain enforcement activities under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7160: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the first-time homebuyer refundable tax credit.
- H.R.7017: To prohibit the withholding of Federal funds under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care Development Fund, and the Social Services Block Grant programs without explicit authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6980: NOVA Act of 2026
- H.R.6752: Investing in American Workers Act
- H.R.6576: SAFE LiDAR Act
You can track bills proposed by Raja Krishnamoorthi on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Krishnamoorthi.
2026 Illinois's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $14,349,105 of spending in Illinois's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $70,265 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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