The U.S. House passed the bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act to enhance workforce participation and efficiency in federal contracting.
Quiver AI Summary
House passes bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act: The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved the bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. This legislation aims to eliminate barriers preventing qualified individuals from competing for federal contracts and promote effective use of taxpayer funds.
Focus on skills, not degrees: Congressman Krishnamoorthi stated, “This bipartisan bill expands opportunity, strengthens our federal workforce.” The Act requires federal agencies to provide justification for minimum education or experience requirements, encouraging a skills-based evaluation system for contractors.
Expanding opportunities for STARs: The legislation specifically targets individuals with skills obtained through non-traditional routes, like apprenticeships or military service. It aims to enhance competition, reduce unnecessary barriers, and support economic mobility in the workforce.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Fundraising
Raja Krishnamoorthi recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 1925th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $2.9K of spending. This was the 1795th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $273.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 781st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Raja Krishnamoorthi's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Raja Krishnamoorthi Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Raja Krishnamoorthi is worth $3.9M, as of February 26th, 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.
You can track Raja Krishnamoorthi's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Krishnamoorthi.
Raja Krishnamoorthi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Raja Krishnamoorthi:
- H.R.7542: Kids Need Lunch Act
- H.R.7161: No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act
- H.R.7160: First Home Affordability Act
- H.R.7017: Kids Before Cuts Act
- H.R.6980: NOVA Act of 2026
- H.R.6752: Investing in American Workers 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 $19,540,717 of spending in Illinois's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $3,241,956 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- ELECT CHICAGO WOMEN AKA ECW ($2,029,950)
- THINK BIG ($1,115,645)
- SERVANT-LEADER FUND, INC. ($96,360)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Illinois's 8th congressional district election.
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