Representative Ro Khanna, a serving member of the U.S. Congress from California’s 17th district, shared updates on business closures and layoffs affecting various regions on April 5, 2025. Known for his academic background with degrees from the University of Chicago and Yale University, Khanna released a series of tweets reporting on the impact of these closures on the local workforce, highlighting the significance of supporting American industries and workers.
“In Sumner, Washington pipe manufacturer Advanced Drainage Systems closed, costing 54 employees their jobs.” This tweet dated April 5, 2025, highlights the closure of a facility in Sumner, Washington, affecting 54 employees who lost their jobs due to the shutdown of Advanced Drainage Systems.
“Biotech manufacturer ImmunityBio, Inc. laid off 9 employees from its El Segundo, California, facility and one from its facility in Culver City, California.” In another post on the same day, Khanna reported on staff reductions at ImmunityBio, Inc., a biotech manufacturer, resulting in ten employees being laid off across two Californian facilities in El Segundo and Culver City.
“Medical device manufacturer Biosense Webster Inc. cut 9 jobs when it permanently closed its Los Gatos, California, facility.” Furthermore, Khanna noted the impact of the permanent closure of Biosense Webster Inc.’s facility in Los Gatos, California, which led to the elimination of nine positions, signaling challenges within the medical device manufacturing sector.
