Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has launched a series of major initiatives that strengthen tourism, safeguard national security, and push for accuracy in the nation’s census, reflecting a broad legislative agenda with direct consequences for Illinois and the country.

In a significant economic move, he introduced the Brand USA Restoration Act, which reinstates eighty million dollars in federal funding for America’s flagship tourism marketing agency. The funds were sharply reduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, placing international tourism at risk ahead of major events such as the America 250 celebrations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Krishnamoorthi emphasized that restoring this funding protects American jobs and boosts small businesses nationwide. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association strongly endorsed the bill, noting Brand USA’s one hundred forty billion dollar economic impact and its support of more than three hundred thousand jobs.

On national security, Krishnamoorthi joined Congressmen Joe Courtney and Donald Norcross in warning the Trump Administration against selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Their letter argued that Saudi Arabia’s expanding military relationship with China raises serious concerns about technology transfer and the protection of advanced U.S. defense systems. The lawmakers posed detailed questions to federal officials and requested a formal response by December 3, 2025.

Krishnamoorthi also led the Illinois Democratic delegation in demanding an urgent briefing from the U.S. Census Bureau regarding repeated undercounts of Illinois residents. The lawmakers highlighted that more than forty six thousand people were missed in the 2020 Census, resulting in inaccurate population totals, reduced representation, and diminished federal funding. They asked the Bureau to explain its outreach, planned improvements for 2030, and opportunities for collaboration with Illinois agencies.

Together, these actions underline the Congressman’s focus on economic growth, national security, and fair representation, while placing Illinois communities at the center of his leadership.