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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Representing Minnesota's 5th District in the People's House. Deputy Chair. Account managed by staff.
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It is an international embarrassment that in the richest country in the history of the world, we are seeing record numbers of children struggling with hunger on a daily basis. It is time for Congress to pass this legislation to ensure no student goes hungry again.
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Five states, including my home state of Minnesota, have now addressed child hunger in their states by passing free and universal school meals for all, and over a dozen others support similar policies.
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Delighted to meet with the trailblazer in Washington this week. Discussed the growing humanitarian situation in the region & the need to #invest in community dev’ to strengthen resilience, recovery, and economic progress.
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From hosting a town hall, to celebrating national small business week, to delivering millions of dollars in federal funding —last week was a busy one in Minnesota!
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to⬇️
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An investment in public transit is an investment into our communities.
Excited to celebrate $28 million in federal funding and the groundbreaking of the Metro B Line, a line to connect Minneapolis to St. Paul.
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Five states, including my home state of Minnesota, have now addressed child hunger in their states by passing free and universal school meals for all, and over a dozen others support similar policies.
It’s time to listen to the demands of our constituents and at long last make… Show more
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Rep. Omar’s statement on the deteriorating situation in Pakistan.
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We officially launched the U.S.-Africa Policy Working Group! Grateful to everyone who joined us, including nearly three dozen Members of Congress and African embassies.
Together we will build a partnership that centers the lived experiences of the African people.
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This week, House Republicans are bringing an inhumane and disgraceful immigration bill to the floor.
The bill destroys the asylum system, jails children and families indefinitely, makes the situation at the border worse, and criminalizes visa overstays.
Voting NO.
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The is marking up a resolution that would eliminate student debt relief for 43 million eligible borrowers.
Let’s be clear: student debt holders are not the “elite.”
90% of student debt relief is going to borrowers earning below $75,000 per year.
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Thrilled Highway 5 will be renamed Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Purple reigns 💜
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JUST IN: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a bill into law that renames a stretch of highway to honor the late Minnesota icon Prince. cbsn.ws/42GmdHi
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Our office secured $3 million for the City of St. Louis Park in federal funding to help build more affordable housing units.
Not only does this project increase accessibility to affordable housing, but also addresses climate change through energy and sustainability… Show more
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Visited Southern Anoka Community Assistance in Columbia Heights to celebrate the advancement of $1 million in funding for a local food shelf our office was able to secure.
This funding will allow them to serve 50% more families and expand hunger relief, basic needs, and family… Show more
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Our office hosted a mayor’s luncheon and invited all the mayors in the fourteen cities located in Minnesota’s 5th District to the event. We discussed legislative updates and ways our office can best support them on a federal level.
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We were able to help secure $3 million for Perspectives Inc. with the support of in St. Louis Park to help serve women and children to combat poverty, homelessness, and trauma.
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To celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, we participated in the New American Economic Development Roundtable hosted by and in Columbia Heights.
We discussed ways to increase equitable access outcomes for BIPOC small businesses.
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We hosted our May town hall at Edison High School in Minneapolis.
Thank you to everyone who joined our town hall.
Grateful every single day to represent our community!
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We must end the targeting of Black and brown bodies by law enforcement.
Today, Rep. Omar introduced a resolution to condemn police violence worldwide.
Together, we will fight for a world free from police brutality. ✊🏽
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When the Muslim community is under attack, we often see people minimize that attack.
Rep. Omar’s response to the vandalism of her office and the arson charges at two Minneapolis Mosques:
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The impact of the Default on America Act:
-780,000 fewer jobs
-1.7 million lose nutrition assistance
-1 million seniors kicked off Meals for Wheels
-380,000 kids out of childcare
-630,000 lose Housing Choice vouchers
Voted NO.
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We’re live! Tune in for our May town hall to hear about our ongoing work fighting for the 5th District.
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Happening tonight at 6pm CT! Can’t wait to answer your questions.
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Tomorrow, Rep. Omar is hosting an in-person town hall at 6pm CT in Northeast Minneapolis to carry your priorities to the People’s House!
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/rep-omars-in
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Tomorrow, Rep. Omar is hosting an in-person town hall at 6pm CT in Northeast Minneapolis to carry your priorities to the People’s House!
Register here:
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We're witnessing an epidemic of hate against the Muslim community and other religious minorities in Minnesota and globally right now.
Rep. Omar’s statement on the vandalism of her office and the arson charges following fires at two Minneapolis Mosques:
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Rep. Omar met with Dr. Phillip Swagel, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), to discuss shared priorities for the CBO and House Budget Committee. Full readout here:
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Rep. Omar’s speech in support of troop withdrawal from Somalia.
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Every year, 1.5 million children die from vaccine-preventable diseases. Lifesaving vaccines should be within reach for everyone. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, let’s recommit to reaching all kids with life saving vaccines.
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House Republicans say they want to grow our economy and create jobs but their dangerous efforts will destroy 7 million across the country.
It is time to stop this hypocrisy before real economic harm affects the livelihoods of millions of Americans.
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This week, Rep. Omar met with Stephen Schneck, Imam Mohamed Magid, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, and former Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA), all Commissioners with the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF.) Here is a readout: omar.house.gov/media/press-re
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"FRAC wholeheartedly endorses the #SchoolMeals During School Closures Act, introduced by , which will ensure children’s access to the nutrition they need during unexpected school closures," said Luis Guardia.
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Eid Mubarak!
On behalf of the Muslim Caucus, wishing everyone around the world a blessed Eid. ❤️
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Today Rep. Omar introduced the School Meals during School Closures Act.
It allows schools to continue to provide meals during disruptions—including the recent spate of extreme weather events in Minnesota and the strikes in Los Angeles County.
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Rep. Omar met with progressive French Parliamentarians Natalie Oziol & Rachel Keke to discuss Transatlantic cooperation, the fight for workers' rights and President Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to raise the retirement age, and more. Here is a readout: omar.house.gov/media/press-re
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We’re back with another “Ilhan on the Hi-job” video, part of our new series where we highlight different small businesses in MN-05.
Featuring: Eastside Food Co-op 🍅🥦
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We need to end punitive approaches to education that discriminate against Black youth.
Proud to reintroduce our bill with & to end the punitive pushout of Black students—especially girls of color from schools.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar met today with Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Here is a readout of their meeting: omar.house.gov/media/press-re
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other progressives called on the Federal Trade Commission to resist pressure to water down the agency’s proposed ban.
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Our students shouldn’t have to learn on an empty stomach.
On Thursday at 4pm CST, we’re hosting a “Coffee and Kulan” conversation on Instagram Live with to discuss universal school meals.
Proud of Minnesota for leading the way to ensure no child goes hungry.
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Child poverty should not exist in the wealthiest country in the world.
That’s why we introduced the End Child Poverty Act to create a universal child assistance program to ensure every child can thrive.
Proud to work with and to get this done.
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