Raja Krishnamoorthi Reappointed As Ranking Member Of House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP

February 5, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) was reappointed to serve as Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, a committee established in the 118th Congress to investigate and shape policies addressing the United States' economic, technological, and security competition with the CCP.

Leader Hakeem Jeffries Statement:

Today, I am pleased to reappoint Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi as the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Through his previous work on the committee, Congressman Krishnamoorthi demonstrated a commitment to defending our national security, safeguarding our economy and finding bipartisan common ground whenever possible.

The Members who will serve on this committee reflect the tremendous depth of talent and expertise within our Caucus. I look forward to working with them to develop robust solutions to the challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Statement:

Over the past two years, the Select Committee has made great progress in countering the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and I am committed to building on that momentum. As the People’s Republic of China continues to expand its influence, it is imperative that the United States adopts a bipartisan approach to safeguard our national security, protect American jobs, and uphold democratic values.

I am deeply honored to have been reappointed Ranking Member of the Committee, and I sincerely appreciate the trust my colleagues have placed in me to continue leading this important work. Together, we will strengthen America's economic resilience and technological leadership, and I am excited about what we will accomplish together.

Background:

The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party is tasked with evaluating the economic and national security threats posed by the Chinese government. Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi took on the role of Ranking Member during the 118th Congress, and as the committee moves into the 119th Congress, it will continue its work under Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI).

The Members appointed to the Committee are:

  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member
  • Rep. Kathy Castor 
  • Rep. André Carson 
  • Rep. Seth Moulton 
  • Rep. Ro Khanna
  • Rep. Mikie Sherrill
  • Rep. Haley Stevens 
  • Rep. Ritchie Torres 
  • Rep. Shontel Brown
  • Rep. Greg Stanton
  • Rep. Jill Tokuda 

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