Press Releases
Santa Clara, CA — The Office of Congressman Ro Khanna is seeking applications from high school students who are interested in attending a U.S. service academy. A distinguished panel of military academy alumni and civic leaders will evaluate the applications for Rep. Khanna to nominate one individual for each vacant academy slot allotted to the 17th Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement in advance of tomorrow's markup by the House Budget Committee of the House GOP's FY 2018 budget resolution:
"Once again, House Republicans think the best policy solution is giving a massive tax cut to the wealthy while leaving working families left to fend for themselves. First it was with health care, now it's with the entire federal budget. The draft GOP budget resolution is an extreme case of putting special interests first.
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced the formation of a new congressional caucus dedicated to limiting the influence of money in politics. The "NO PAC Caucus," of which Rep. Khanna chairs, also seeks to prohibit contributions to members of Congress from Political Action Committees, or PACs. Other members of The NO PAC Caucus are Reps. Beto O'Rourke (TX-16) and Jared Polis (CO-2).
Washington, DC – During House Armed Services Committee markup of the fiscal year 2018 (FY 18) defense spending bill, commonly known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) addressed ways that government spending can be more accountable and encouraged competition among the defense industry in an effort to keep contracting practices in the public's best interest.
Washington, DC – This morning, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced an amendment to on H.R.2842, the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act. It is a bill that will assist low-income individuals by helping some of our most needy Americans to enter the workforce and maintain their employment.
Washington, DC -- Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement on the Senate releasing their version to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement on President Trump signing an executive order to massively expand apprenticeship programs:
Washington, DC – In a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) invited him to visit Silicon Valley to meet with U.S. tech leaders and congratulated the president his recent election win. This invitation follows one to British Prime Minister Theresa May, inviting her to visit Silicon Valley in an effort to find solutions between governments and tech companies to fight online terrorism while respecting the freedom of speech.
CHICAGO, Ill. – On Friday, June 9th, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) addressed the 2017 graduating class of his alma mater, the University of Chicago. Speaking before the students of the undergraduate college, he reflected on his time in school and the challenges of the current political climate.
Washington, DC -- Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the below statement following the conclusion of today's testimony to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee by former FBI Director James Comey.