Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joined forces to introduce the PEACE Act to change the federal standard for the use of force by federal officers to require that force be used only when necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. The PEACE Act was passed by the House in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act last Congress.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) published a piece in Foreign Affairs outlining how the American dream has been downsized. Khanna calls for a new economic patriotism to increase domestic production, bring jobs back from overseas, and promote exports. He argues that an agenda focused on regional revitalization will offer hope to places that have endured decades of decline and also reduce tensions with China.
Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), Deputy Whip of the Progressive Caucus, sent a letter today signed by 25 members of the House of Representatives to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for additional funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the year-end funding package.
Washington, D.C. ––Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, led by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Nancy Mace. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law:
Washington, D.C. — For decades, the United States has enjoyed the strongest and most innovative economy in the world. However, America's industrial base continues to dwindle, exposing major vulnerabilities to our economic resilience and national security.
Washington, D.C. — Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) spoke to NBC News in an exclusive interview about a new report and documents released today showing how Big Oil continues to mislead Americans about the climate crisis.
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) secured important provisions to strengthen the United States' commitment to protecting civilians from harm in U.S. military operations in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023.
Reps. Eshoo, Lofgren, Khanna, Panetta Announce $16.5 Million for Public Health Improvements in Santa Clara County
Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), Deputy Whip of the Progressive Caucus, released the following statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement about her future in House leadership:
"Speaker Pelosi has been incredible in her commitment to delivering for working-class families in the Bay Area and across the country. She was instrumental in passing the Affordable Care Act, protecting Social Security, and saving the economy from collapse in 2008. She also signed the first War Powers resolution to stop the Saudi-led war in Yemen and stood against the war in Iraq.
Washington, DC – Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), Deputy Whip of the Progressive Caucus,introduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act alongside Representatives Katie Porter (CA-45) and Mark Takano (CA-41) to rein in the role of institutional investors in the Single Family Residential (SFR) market and their power over housing costs.