Rohit Khanna — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Rohit Khanna introduced the End ICE Abuse Resolution in February 2026, advocating for congressional oversight and human rights standards in detention facilities, and proposing to replace ICE with a new agency under the Department of Justice. He supports the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act to create a path to legalization for agricultural workers and seeks broader pathways to citizenship, family reunification visas, and asylum for refugees. He also works to reform the H-1B visa program to prevent worker displacement.

““Congress is not powerless, and it’s time we remedy the lack of accountability that is hurting American’s trust in our democracy and rein in this rogue agency. I’m proud to introduce my 10-point plan that will ensure federal agents abide by the constitution and reinforce Congress’s legal authority to conduct oversight,” said Rep. Ro Khanna, February 2, 2026.”

Representative Ro Khanna advocates for universal healthcare, viewing it as a human right and a step toward Medicare for All, as evidenced by his reintroduction of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. He supported the California One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Health Care Programs Initiative. He also voted "Yea" for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022, which provided funding for mental health services, and the Honoring our PACT Act addressing veterans' healthcare access.

““State-based universal health care will help fix a broken system that has left far too many Americans subject to the crushing weight of medical debt. By providing coverage to millions of Americans, we can build a stronger path toward Medicare for All and protect health care as a human right. I’m honored to join my colleague Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass) in introducing this legislation that will deliver quality, affordable care to ordinary Americans,” said Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17).”

Rohit Khanna advocates for a clean energy economy, supporting investments in solar, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and clean hydrogen to tackle the climate crisis while ensuring economic stability. He supports repealing fossil fuel subsidies, closing fracking loopholes, and banning fracking on public lands. As former Chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Environment, he investigated the fossil fuel industry.

“As the former Chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Environment, I led an investigation into the fossil fuel industry downplaying and spreading disinformation about its role in the climate crisis. I support legislation to repeal fossil fuel subsidies and close loopholes for fracking that exempt Big Oil companies from clean water and air regulations. I also support a ban on fracking on public lands. We can strengthen and diversify our economy while protecting our planet and providing for American workers and their families. (Ro Khanna, http://khanna.house.gov/issues/environment-climate)”

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Rohit Khanna voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018. He supports ethical AI, advocating for technology companies to resist using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons, as seen with Anthropic's contract loss. Khanna opposes military actions in Iran, believing that international cooperation, sanctions, or a stronger nuclear deal are preferable to bombing to prevent nuclear development. He advocates for bipartisanship and international cooperation over military solutions.

““The reality is that there were many other ways to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb. We could have been working with our European allies. We could have been engaged in sanctions” or pursued an Iran nuclear deal stronger than the one Trump withdrew the U.S. from during his first term.” (Ro Khanna, Dartmouth News, March 2026)”

Rohit Khanna advocates for expanding special education, art, and STEM programs, emphasizing that a well-rounded education is crucial for students to be globally competitive. He supports free public college, community college, and vocational education, along with forgiving student loan debt for the working and middle class. Khanna also champions funding for apprenticeships, family-supporting wages for teachers, and high-quality universal preschool, stating that education is a fundamental right.

“Education is the foundation for our country's future and a fundamental right for all our children. As the son of a public school teacher, I value the enormous impact that schools and teachers have. (Rep. Ro Khanna, Yale Law School, 4.15.25)”

Rohit Khanna supports stricter gun control measures. He advocates for strengthening background checks for all gun sales to prevent firearms from reaching violent felons and domestic abusers, and he voted for H.R. 8 to that end. He also supports banning AR-15s and broader assault weapons, regulating magazine sizes, and funding CDC studies on gun violence, co-sponsoring HR 1478.

“I support strengthening background checks, and was proud to cast my vote for H.R. 8. The shooter who killed 23 in Sutherland Springs Texas had a domestic violence conviction and had been dishonorably discharged. We need a stronger background check system to prevent weapons from getting into the hands of those who seek to harm others." (Rohit Khanna, Ro Khanna for Congress website, Gun Safety page)”