Rep. Ilhan OmarVerified account

@Ilhan

Representing Minnesota's 5th District in the People's House. Whip.

Minneapolis, MN and Washington, DC
Joined January 2019
Born October 04

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    Jul 15

    I’m excited to announce we’ve been able to advance $46.9 million in federal funding for the 5th District. This critical funding will help us address joblessness, housing insecurity, access to healthcare, and transportation barriers in our community.

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  2. Today, we celebrated the completion of the 35W downtown to crosstown reconstruction project! Excited for better commutes for members of our community. Proud of the work on the state, local and federal level to make this happen.

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  3. 6 hours ago
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  4. 6 hours ago

    Billionaire wealth increases during the pandemic: Jeff Bezos- $75 billion Warren Buffett- $37.5 billion Elon Musk- $150.8 billion Billionaire true tax rate: Jeff Bezos- .98% Warren Buffett- .1% Elon Musk- 3.27% Tax the rich.

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  5. 8 hours ago

    Our office has been working to help as many Afghans as possible. As a refugee, I know finding a stable home is a matter of life or death. That’s why we have fought to give other families the same opportunity to come to the U.S. and rebuild their lives.

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  6. Sep 9

    Line 3 would pump some of the dirtiest fossil fuels, polluting our state and violating tribal treaty rights. Now is the time to . Shoutout to my sisters , , , , , and for their work to stop this pipeline.

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  7. Sep 9

    Love being in community with you all! ❤️ Next week, our office will hold another outdoor town hall on Tuesday at 5:30pm CT. Register here:

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  8. Sep 8

    As we begin another school year, it’s critical districts have the support they need to reopen safely and make up for lost time in the classroom. Proud we’re delivering $1.3 billion for Minnesota schools 💪🏽

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  9. Sep 8

    The climate crisis is now. We can’t stop pushing for a to save our planet.

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  10. Sep 6

    Wishing the Jewish community in Minnesota and around the world a joyful and peaceful New Year. I hope this year brings you light, love, and happiness. L’Shana Tovah.❤️

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  11. Sep 6

    Happy Labor Day! The Senate must pass the PRO Act to put power back in the hands of workers.

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  12. Sep 4

    Sisterhood is powerful. Thankful to have my sisters in service in this fight to stop the Line 3 pipeline.

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  13. Sep 4

    The Line 3 pipeline will impact more than a 1,000 acres of wetlands. Enbridge wants to prioritize corporate profits over the future of our planet. We’re standing in solidarity with Indigenous leaders to stop Line 3. Watch live:

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  14. Sep 3

    Rejecting the dirtiest fuel in the world should be a no-brainer. I am in proud to join my sisters , and to call on President Biden to reject the Line 3 pipeline.

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  15. Sep 3
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  16. Aug 31

    Today we discussed the need for economic development and prosperity in the Northside with and . Our office was able to advance $1M in community project funding for and will continue to fight to provide critical resources to the Northside.

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  17. Aug 31

    Tonight, we’re having our first in-person town hall since the start of the pandemic.  Can’t wait to be in community with you all!  Register here: 

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  18. Aug 31

    Welcoming Afghan refugees to Minnesota will take a combined community effort. If you would like to help and receive updates on ways to get involved, sign-up here:

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  19. Aug 30

    In Minnesota, we’re making our voices loud and clear: Protect Indigenous sovereignty. Today, I led a letter to President Biden to call for urgent intervention amidst the Line 3 pipeline construction.

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  20. Aug 30

    It’s time to end taxpayer subsidies to fossil-fuel companies. That’s why , , and I wrote a letter asking House leadership to repeal these harmful and wasteful subsidies in the Build Back Better Act.

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  21. Aug 30

    The Minnesota State Fair is back! Minnesotans: What food are you most excited about?

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