Celebrating Sen. Durbin's Service, My Trump Tariff Tour, and Other Updates

Dear Neighbors,

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Celebrating Senator Durbin’s Exemplary Career of Public Service

This week, I joined many across Illinois in celebrating Senator Dick Durbin’s extraordinary career of public service. From expanding access to health care and defending Dreamers to tackling gun violence and confirming a historic number of federal judges, Senator Durbin has delivered real results for working families. His tireless work on behalf of Illinoisans sets the standard for what public service should be. As he continues his service over the next two years, I look forward to fighting alongside him to deliver even more for our state. From one son of downstate to another: Thank you, Senator.

Shining a Light on the Harmful Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Illinois

Congressman Krishnamoorthi tours Testa Produce in Chicago.

On Thursday, I completed a three-stop “Trump Tariff Tour” across our state to hear directly from small business owners, farmers, and workers whose lives are being upended by Donald Trump’s reckless tariff policies. From Chicago to Bloomington to Urbana, one message was clear: these tariffs are hurting Illinois families and threatening the small businesses that drive our economy.

At every stop—from Testa Produce in Chicago to Kindred Farms in Atlanta to Cloud Mountain Kombucha in Urbana—I listened as business and agricultural leaders described how surging costs and supply chain disruptions are making it harder to survive, let alone thrive. For Illinois’ $200 billion agriculture sector and our family-owned businesses, the consequences of Trump’s trade war are real and rising.

These tariffs amount to a hidden tax that raises costs for small businesses, seniors, and every Illinois family on everything from groceries to farm equipment. If fully implemented, Trump’s proposed tariffs could cost the average Illinois household over $4,400 per year. And with nearly half of all small businesses already bracing for revenue losses, this approach puts our state’s economic future at risk. Now more than ever, we need trade policies that work for Illinois families—not against them. That’s why I’ll keep fighting to end these blanket tariffs and stand up for the workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs who make our state strong. You can watch TV segments on my tour from WGN here and WYZZ in Peoria here. You can also read more about my trip in WGLT Peoria here

Congressman Krishnamoorthi at Cloud Mountain Kombucha Brewing in Urbana.

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for our Students, Workers, and Economy

Congressman Krishnamoorthi speaks on the importance of investing in career and technical education with leaders and educators from Chicago-area community colleges.

On Tuesday, I convened a roundtable at Harry S Truman College with educators, students, and leaders from eight Chicagoland community colleges to discuss how we can strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare Illinoisans for good-paying, in-demand jobs. Our conversation focused on meeting urgent workforce needs in sectors like health care, childcare, and skilled trades—all vital to Illinois’ economic growth.

As the author of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, I’ve worked to expand federal support for CTE programs by $1.3 billion annually. These programs ensure students can access strong career pathways without needing a four-year degree while also giving employers the trained workers they need to thrive. The participants at my roundtable emphasized the need for stable funding, robust apprenticeships, and wraparound support services to help students succeed. I’m committed to advancing these priorities in Congress to ensure our workforce is ready for the future.

Celebrating Earth Day and 50 Years of Growth at Little City

Congressman Krishnamoorthi takes part in a tree planting in celebration of Earth Day.

On Earth Day, I had the pleasure of joining the Little City community in Palatine to celebrate both our planet and a milestone anniversary—the 50th year of the Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center. I joined Little City CEO Rich Bobby and former board chair Fred Lebed in planting a ceremonial tree to mark this special occasion.

Little City is more than a name—it’s a place of big hearts and vital services. From supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to offering foster care and adoption programs, Little City helps people grow in every sense of the word. These programs change lives, and it’s crucial we continue fighting to protect the federal funding—including Medicaid—that makes them possible.

It was an honor to celebrate this legacy of growth, inclusion, and community on Earth Day. You can read more about the event in the Daily Herald here.

Cracking Down on Congressional Stock Trading Amid Tariff Turmoil

As market volatility surges in the wake of new Trump Administration tariff announcements, I’ve called on House leadership to immediately bring our Restoring Faith in Government Act to a vote. Reports suggest Members of Congress may have used non-public information to make timely stock trades, raising serious concerns about conflicts of interest and abuse of power.

One alarming example: on April 9th, President Trump wrote on social media, “IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” just hours before announcing a major tariff decision that sent markets soaring. This kind of behavior opens the door for those with advanced knowledge to profit while everyday Americans are left in the dark.

That’s why I joined a bipartisan group—including Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Cory Mills—to introduce legislation that would ban members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks while in office. We need to restore the American people’s trust in their government, and that starts with ensuring elected officials are serving the public—not their portfolios. You can read more about my efforts to combat self-dealing in Congress here.

Stay Updated Through My Social Media Accounts

The best way to stay up to date on these issues beyond our newsletter is through my social media accounts, which I update multiple times each day. You can follow my Twitter (X) here, my Facebook page here, my Instagram here, my Threads here, and my Bluesky here. Thank you for staying engaged in our community.

Warm Regards,