Dear Neighbors,
I hope this message finds you well. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact my office by calling (847) 413-1959, emailing me at [email protected], or sending a message through my website at https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/contact/email. For more frequent updates, I encourage you to follow me on Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi criticizes the recent ICE raids in Elgin and Des Plaines, which resulted in the detention of an American citizen. (Click the image above to watch the segment.)
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This week, I used my time in the House Oversight Committee to call out President Trump’s politically motivated attacks on Chicago and his administration’s reckless ICE raids that have detained U.S. citizens in our community. In Elgin and Des Plaines, U.S. citizens were cuffed, detained, and even tased during ICE operations, raids that are not only reckless but also devastating our local economy. On Chicago’s 26th Street, foot traffic has dropped 60 percent since the raids began, hurting family-owned businesses that form the backbone of our community.
At the same time, President Trump has branded Chicago a “hell hole” and a “death trap,” even though FBI data shows Illinois ranks 29th in violent crime per capita, well below several Republican-led states he has never targeted. And instead of investing in proven violence prevention programs, the administration has cut nearly $4 million in funding for efforts that keep Chicago neighborhoods safe.
I also pressed witnesses on President Trump’s $200 million deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., where troops have been photographed mowing lawns and carrying trash instead of addressing violent crime, and I condemned his dismissive comments on domestic violence, including reports that he suggested a “little fight with the wife” shouldn’t count in crime statistics. There is nothing little about the more than 50,000 Illinoisans who experience domestic violence each year—or the thousands of children in Chicago who witness it. These decisions from the Trump administration are not about crime; they’re about politics. Instead of attacking Chicago and cutting resources that save lives, we should focus on protecting families and strengthening communities. You can watch the full question line from the hearing here.
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi criticizes President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. (Click the image above to watch the full question line.)
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi speaks about the importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline in front of the U.S. Capitol earlier this year. (Click the image above to watch his remarks.)
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This week, I introduced the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act, bipartisan legislation to guarantee that specialized, trained counselors remain available to LGBTQ+ youth who call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Too many young people are in crisis, and nearly half of LGBTQ+ high school students have seriously considered suicide. When they reach out, they deserve to be met with care that understands their struggles, not with a busy signal or a disconnected line.
Our bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to maintain specialized services within 988 and to dedicate no less than nine percent of annual Lifeline funds to support them. That means LGBTQ+ youth will always have access to the affirming “Press 3” option that has already connected more than 1.5 million young people in crisis with counselors who understand and can help. This legislation is backed by a strong bipartisan coalition, including Representatives Michael Lawler, Sharice Davids, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Seth Moulton in the House, with Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski leading in the Senate, along with leading advocacy organizations such as The Trevor Project, NAMI, GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The message is simple: every young person deserves to know that when they reach out in their darkest moments, someone will be there to listen, understand, and help save their life.
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On Saturday, September 27, my office will host a passport fair in collaboration with the Township of Schaumburg. This event is for both renewals and first-time applicants, with staff on hand to answer questions and help review applications. The fair will be held at Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. You can find required forms, fees, and what to bring on the U.S. State Department’s website by clicking here.
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The Congressional App Challenge is the official computer science competition of the U.S. House of Representatives. Since its launch in 2013, more than 50,000 students from 374 congressional districts across all 50 states and five U.S. territories have participated—making it the largest student coding competition in the nation. This competition is a unique opportunity to develop coding skills, unleash creativity, and design innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
I’m proud to announce that my office is participating in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. Now through the end of October, middle and high school students of all coding skill levels in Illinois’s 8th Congressional District are encouraged to take part. Learn more and get started here.
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