Rep. Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 17th district since 2017, has recently taken to social media to express his legislative initiatives and viewpoints on current political issues. Khanna, who succeeded Mike Honda in Congress, shared several updates on May 14, 2025.
On May 14, 2025, Khanna announced the introduction of new legislation aimed at codifying an executive order by former President Trump. This measure seeks to ensure that Americans do not pay more for drugs than people in other countries. In his post, he questioned whether Congress members would align with “Big Pharma money” or support the American populace by co-sponsoring this initiative. The original tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, Khanna criticized the Republican budget proposal for cutting $715 billion from Medicaid while providing tax breaks for billionaires within his district. He highlighted that the administration had already reduced cancer research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by 31 percent. Khanna urged followers to read an op-ed by Senator Josh Hawley and a Senate report for further details on these budgetary changes. The full tweet is available here.
In another message honoring National Police Week, Khanna expressed gratitude towards law enforcement officers in California’s 17th district for their role in maintaining public safety and prioritizing public service efforts within their communities. His appreciation was documented here.
Ro Khanna was born in Philadelphia in 1976 and currently resides in Fremont. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in 1998 and earned a JD from Yale University in 2001.
