Press Release: Krishnamoorthi Leads Lawmakers Urging FBI Hate Crime Probe After Aurora Temple Shooting Attempt
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Krishnamoorthi led lawmakers urging the FBI to investigate an attempted Aurora temple shooting as a possible hate crime.
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Lawmakers seek FBI review: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he led 105 members of Congress in asking FBI Director Kash Patel to examine the attempted shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a possible federal hate crime. The lawmakers also asked about federal efforts to address threats targeting Indian American, Hindu American, and other South Asian communities.
Details of the case cited: The release says prosecutors allege a 19-year-old suspect, described as a self-identified neo-Nazi, tried to shoot a man outside the temple but fled after his rifle jammed. It says investigators later found a manifesto, ammunition, body armor, and white supremacist imagery, and that the suspect was arrested the same day.
Broader concerns raised: The letter also asks whether online platforms or other people helped the alleged plot, what protections exist for houses of worship, and how the FBI distinguishes threats from protected speech. It cites reports of rising anti-South Asian online abuse and criticizes recent government messaging that lawmakers say could reinforce stereotypes.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Fundraising
Raja Krishnamoorthi recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 1517th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $1.2K of spending. This was the 1689th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Krishnamoorthi disclosed $46.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1028th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Raja Krishnamoorthi is worth $4.0M, as of October 20th, 2026. This is the 197th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Krishnamoorthi has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Raja Krishnamoorthi:
- H.R.10742: LESSONS from Ukraine Act
- H.R.10627: Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
- H.R.10366: NO FLOCK Act
- H.R.9748: Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
- H.R.9747: Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act
- H.R.9596: Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
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