Get to know the legislator who is orchestrating a major fundraising event for the House at the Democratic National Committee.

During a House Intelligence Committee impeachment inquiry on November 19, 2019, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., posed questions to witnesses in Washington, D.C. Fast forward to the Democratic National Convention, Krishnamoorthi has organized a significant fundraiser in Chicago aimed at supporting House Democrats, with expectations to raise at least $2 million. This event will feature prominent party figures.

In an interview with CNBC at Ralph’s Coffee, Krishnamoorthi, who serves as the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, mentioned that the fundraiser will attract influential lawmakers and attendees. Notable figures such as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and numerous donors and House Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., are expected to attend.

The fundraiser’s invitation indicates ticket prices ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with proceeds benefiting the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the campaign arm for House Democrats. DCCC chair Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., is listed as a co-host for the event.

As the party unites behind Vice President Kamala Harris at the convention, Krishnamoorthi views the fundraiser as an opportunity to enhance the party’s chances of regaining a majority in the House as the election approaches. He noted that donors are frustrated with the Republican control of the House and the resulting chaos over the past two years, citing the turmoil surrounding former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, D-Calif., who was ousted in 2023 following a rebellion led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.

With over 20 House races deemed toss-ups by The Cook Political Report, Democrats will likely need to control at least one chamber of Congress to advance their legislative agenda if Harris becomes president. This competition for power has sparked a fundraising battle between House Democrats and Republicans. The DCCC has raised over $200 million, with around $87 million on hand as of July, while the National Republican Congressional Committee has raised over $160 million, with just over $70 million available during the same period. Both committees are set to file their July fundraising totals with the Federal Election Commission on Friday.