Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Ro Khanna to lead China panel
Ro Khanna, an Indian American Congressman, will take over as the top Democrat on a special committee that deals with the competition between the United States and China.
The current leader, Raja Krishnamoorthi, is stepping down after three years.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Krishnamoorthi for his leadership and thanked him for his service.
Khanna is known for his work on the committee and across Congress, and he will now lead the Democrats on this committee for the rest of the Congress.
The committee focuses on making sure the U.S. is strong and competitive compared to China in areas like the economy, technology, and the military.
Krishnamoorthi said that dealing with China is a big challenge that needs careful and serious solutions.
He is confident that the committee will continue to do important work under new leadership.
Ro Khanna will succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi as the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
Hakeem Jeffries praised Krishnamoorthi's leadership and thanked him for his service.
Krishnamoorthi emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation and practical policy solutions in dealing with China.
The committee focuses on U.S. competitiveness and security in relation to China's global role.
Khanna is known for his work on the committee and across Congress and will lead the Democrats on this committee for the remainder of the Congress.
- Who
- Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi
- What
- Leadership transition in the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To continue focusing on U.S. competitiveness and security in the context of China's global role
- Current Ranking Member
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Incoming Ranking Member
- Ro Khanna
- Committee Name
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Committee Focus
- U.S. competitiveness and security in relation to China
- Krishnamoorthi's Tenure
- 3 years
- Committee's Approach
- Bipartisan cooperation