Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 17th district since 2017, shared several important updates via social media. Born in Philadelphia in 1976, Khanna resides in Fremont and has an academic background from the University of Chicago and Yale University.
On May 20, 2025, Khanna reminded his audience to “watch live Thursday here”. This post serves as a call for engagement with upcoming events or discussions pertinent to his work or interests.
Later that day, he addressed the issue of drug pricing by stating that “Americans should not pay more for drugs than people in every other nation.” He emphasized the need to legislate Trump’s Executive Order through his proposed Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act, which he introduced alongside Representatives Luna, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and Marcy Kaptur. Khanna urged Congress to advance this legislation.
On May 21, 2025, Khanna expressed his condolences on the passing of fellow Representative Gerry Connolly. In his statement, he mentioned being “deeply saddened” by Connolly’s death and praised him as a passionate public servant dedicated to his constituents. He extended sympathies to Connolly’s family and friends during their difficult time.
