Press Releases
Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Stop Deadly Denials Act to no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization for necessary medical items and services.
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Ro Khanna reintroduced the Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026 to prohibit the exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices. The export ban begins when the average price for gasoline in the United States has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days and would lower costs at the pump for struggling Americans.
BEYOND THE EPSTEIN CLASS:
A NEW ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM
Rep. Ro Khanna's Speech at the National Press Club April 14, 2026
We meet at a time of crisis in self-government.
Cynicism, and even nihilism, has taken hold in many corners of our nation. People are losing faith that liberal democracy has the strength to deliver.
The American Dream is out of reach for many of our fellow citizens.
Powerful economic forces of globalization and automation seem beyond their control, shaping their destinies while their struggles go unnoticed.
Washington, DC –– Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), the co-author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sent the following letter to King Charles III requesting a private meeting with survivors of Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the U.S. the week of April 27th.
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) alongside Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act (EOR) to end the tax break rewarding the fossil fuel industry for using carbon capture for EOR. The legislation would reform one of the largest and most egregious domestic fossil fuel subsidies.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) alongside Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced the Bhutan Oppression Resolution that recognizes the Kingdom of Bhutan’s responsibility for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops during the late 1980s and 1990s, and urging long-overdue steps toward justice, repatriation, and reconciliation.
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced $13,501,000 in funding that he secured in the Appropriations Fiscal Year 2026 bills for 13 projects he requested funding for in his district. After being passed by the House and Senate, President Trump signed the spending bills into law, which include funding for numerous community projects.
Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) today announced that Haley Robson, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, will join him as his guest to the State of the Union on Tuesday, February 24. Haley bravely stood alongside Rep. Khanna, Rep. Massie, and other survivors outside of the Capitol to share her story and call on the administration to release the Epstein files and hold those involved accountable.
Washington, DC — Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor:
"Even princes are not above the law. Rep. Thomas Massie and I forced the release of an email showing former Prince Andrew allegedly shared state information with Epstein. On February 9th, I called on King Charles to investigate and answer questions. Andrew is being held accountable because of the survivors, like Virginia Giuffre, who bravely spoke up.
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) sent the following letter to Chairman Comer ahead of Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition in the House Oversight Committee tomorrow. In the letter, Rep.