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U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, currently serving California's 17th district, made several notable announcements on April 1, 2025. Khanna, who has been part of Congress since replacing Mike Honda in 2017, resides in Fremont, California. The Philadelphia-born representative holds a BA from the University of Chicago and a JD from Yale University.

Khanna expressed enthusiasm about hosting a discussion on Prime Video Management (PBM) reform. He announced, "I’m excited to announce I’m hosting the @HouseDPCC's WTF show with @RepAuchincloss on Instagram live tomorrow, April 2nd at 5:30 pm ET. Join us as we discuss PBM reform and how the Democrats can take on Big Pharma." This statement was posted on April 1, 2025, highlighting an upcoming event focusing on Democratic strategies against large pharmaceutical companies.

In another post on the same date, Khanna commented on food insecurity, linking it to the actions of the Trump administration. He stated, "62% of SNAP beneficiaries are from families with kids. Cuts will mean nearly 1 million children will face greater food insecurity. The Trump administration is fueling food insecurity. We need to do more to protect and prioritize the health and well-being of every child." This highlights his concern for children impacted by potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.

Khanna also addressed the topic of parental leave in Congress, firmly defending an initiative related to proxy voting. In his message, dated April 1, 2025, he posited, "Congress needs to lead by example. Parental leave should be given in any job. The Republicans were wrong to try to block @RepLuna and @RepPettersen's initiative to allow at least 12 weeks of proxy voting during parental leave." His stance supports the expansion of parental leave benefits.