Congress members urge NDAA language to restrict military funding for Cuba without Congressional approval.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressional Delegation Proposes NDAA Amendment: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez have addressed a letter to House Armed Services Committee leaders, advocating for an amendment in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prevent any military operations against Cuba unless authorized by Congress.
Concerns Over Executive Authority: The lawmakers expressed concern regarding past actions taken by President Trump, stating he has shown an inclination to employ military force without congressional sanction. They highlighted reports of U.S. military planning options for possible actions in Cuba to further emphasize the need for legislative approval before military expenditures.
Constitutional Commitment: The letter underscores Congress's constitutional authority over war declarations, asserting that any funding for military action against Cuba must have explicit congressional authorization. The full text of the letter is accessible through a provided link.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Fundraising
Raja Krishnamoorthi recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 2077th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $47.6K of spending. This was the 1103rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $225.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 846th most from all Q1 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 June 3rd, 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.8932: To establish a United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the commission of hate crimes, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8577: Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026
- H.R.8429: Baby Food Safety Act of 2026
- H.R.7909: Medicare Expansion and Lowering Costs Now Act
- H.R.7833: Puerto Rican People’s Power Restoration Act of 2026
- H.R.7542: Kids Need Lunch Act
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2026 Illinois's 8th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $7,570,207 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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