Rohit Khanna
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 17 · Congressional District 17
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Profile Snapshot
Rohit "Ro" Khanna is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative from California's 17th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated eight-term incumbent Democratic representative Mike Honda in the 2016 general election, after first running for the same seat in 2014. Khanna also served as the deputy assistant secretary in the United States Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
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Due Process
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Limited Government
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Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Corruption Record
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
Immigration Policy
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialRohit Khanna is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 17profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $13,761,490.91 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Ro Khanna has Bowed Out of California Senate Race. But are His Presidential Ambitions Still in Place? - American Kahani
- VerifiedNews coverage: California Congress hopeful Ro Khanna marries Ritu Ahuja - The American Bazaar
- VerifiedNews coverage: Indian-American candidate for Congress Rohit Khanna is gaining support in Silicon Valley - India Today
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-04-22: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-06-09: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Public Statements
Press Releases May 21, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Representative Ro Khanna, the China Committee and CITI Ranking Member, alongside Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to start a federal assessment of the growing biotechnology workforce. The Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act will help prepare America to support biotechnology industry growth and lead against China in discovery, invention, and entrepreneurship. Issues : Internet and
rkforce. The Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act will help prepare America to support biotechnology industry growth and lead against China in discovery, invention, and entrepreneurship. Issues : Internet and Technology April 23, 2026 Press Release 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 ite
top Deadly Denials Act to no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization for necessary medical items and services. Issues : Health Care and the Social Safety Net April 20, 2026 Press Release 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 highe
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. Issues : Energy and Environment April 14, 2026 Press Release 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 nati
Issues : Equality and Social Justice , Foreign Policy and National Security , Government Reform March 30, 2026 Press Release 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. Issues : Equality and Social Justice , Foreign Policy and National Security , Government Re
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