(Top L-R) Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam (Bottom L-R) Shri Thanedar, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal / File Photo

Several U.S. lawmakers used New Year messages to constituents to reflect on their work in 2025, outline policy priorities for 2026, and highlight constituent services, while also offering greetings to mark the start of the year.

California Congressman Ro Khanna struck a policy-focused tone, saying he had heard widespread concerns from constituents about fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. 

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In a post on X, Khanna said he plans in 2026 to work on a bipartisan basis to seek oversight hearings on what he described as high-risk state government programs, including in California, and to pursue legislation calling for a full independent audit of the state’s budget. 

“Restoring TRUST in government is the highest priority,” Khanna wrote, while reiterating his support for higher taxes on wealthy Americans alongside stronger accountability and transparency in government spending.

One common concern I have heard from constituents all week who have flooded my inbox is about fraud, waste, and abuse in Sacramento. I hear you.

While calling for higher taxes, FDR also decried the "tax burden caused by inefficient and extravagant local government." I have…

— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) December 30, 2025

Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar linked his New Year message to wage policy, noting that Michigan will begin 2026 with a higher minimum wage. “It’s time to raise the national minimum wage,” Thanedar wrote, adding that the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 “isn’t enough for anyone.”

This year Michigan will be kicking off 2026 by increasing its minimum wage to $13.73! Having been both a worker and a small business owner I understand how necessary this is for our state economy.

It’s time to raise the national minimum wage.

$7.25 isn’t enough for anyone.

— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) December 30, 2025

Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal paired New Year greetings with a renewed call for action on health care, workers’ rights, and immigration.

“Our resolve is stronger than ever,” Jayapal wrote, adding that her 2026 priorities include lowering health care costs, protecting workers, and creating “clear, compassionate, humane pathways to citizenship.” 

She described immigrant justice as central to democracy and said, “Trump’s attacks on immigrants are attacks on ALL of us.”

Our fight for immigrant justice is a fight for our democracy.

Trump’s attacks on immigrants are attacks on ALL of us – our families, our rights, our communities. But here’s what he can’t destroy: the power of the people.

— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) January 2, 2026

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi looked back on what he described as a “huge year” for his office, citing a statewide listening tour, the submission of more than 17,000 petition signatures, and community initiatives such as coat drives and food assistance efforts after cuts to SNAP during the Trump administration. He wished constituents good health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year.

Happy New Year! I hope 2026 brings you and your family good health, happiness, and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/oGJs4n7gs0

— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) January 1, 2026

Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam highlighted his first year in office, pointing to town halls, casework, and funds returned to constituents.

It is an honor to serve our district in Congress. My team and I worked hard this year to deliver real results. Whether its town halls held, money returned or cases closed, we will continue to stand up to attacks from this administration and fight for you. More on my first year in… pic.twitter.com/knkhGA6zur

— Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) (@RepSuhas) December 31, 2025

“My team and I worked hard this year to deliver real results,” he wrote, adding that his office would continue to “stand up to attacks from this administration.” 

In separate posts, Subramanyam also thanked volunteers and local Democratic organizations for their role in recent election efforts.

California Congressman Ami Bera released year-end figures alongside his New Year message, saying his office responded to more than 34,000 constituent messages, held five town halls, and helped more than 4,000 Sacramento County residents resolve issues with federal agencies in 2025. 

As the clock winds down on 2025, I’m proud of the work my team and I have done to serve Sacramento County.

We remained accessible and responsive throughout the year, answering more than 34,000 messages from constituents, holding five town halls, and helping over 4,000 Sacramento… pic.twitter.com/upEVHl3uOq

— Ami Bera, M.D. (@RepBera) January 1, 2026

“We remained accessible and responsive throughout the year,” Bera wrote, adding that his team participated in more than 150 in-district meetings and attended 75 community events.

The messages blended holiday greetings with reflections on governance, signaling that lawmakers are entering 2026 emphasizing accountability, constituent services, and policy priorities they say will shape the year ahead.