In honor of #BMHW23 we’re highlighting Roots Community Birth Center. Last week, we were thrilled to give Roots a $600K check to help expand their inspirational model of compassionate, culturally-centered care driven by the mission of reducing BIPOC maternal mortality rates.
Now in her third term, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has moved up the ranks in the Congressional Progressive Caucus and earned admiration from fellow Democrats in the House and Senate for giving voice to marginalized groups often forgotten on Capitol Hill.
just laid out a bold vision that includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
We in Congress should use this as a model to end child poverty once and for all.
Our office was able to deliver $2.5 million to Simpson Community Shelter and Apartments through Community Project Funding.
This funding will help provide safe housing and resources for those experiencing homelessness.
for stopping by Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley!
We are proud to be a part of your “Investing in America Tour” to highlight the investments your administration is making to address the climate crisis right here in Minnesota.
Make no mistake: the fact that one of the most powerful people in the world was investigated impartially and indicted is testament to the fact that we still live in a nation of laws. And no one is above the law.
Our democracy rests on the rule of law. When someone—no matter how powerful they are—is suspected of a criminal act, our justice system investigates, charges, and convicts them in accordance with due process.
Vic Rosenthal was an unwavering advocate for social justice. From voting rights to racial justice, immigrant rights and marriage equality, he helped make Minnesota and the Twin Cities and more fair and equitable place to live. He will be missed.
In the face of House Republican obstruction and failed governance, we have an opportunity to be bold in tackling the climate crisis, improving workers’ lives and fighting for racial justice.
That’s what
Today @USProgressives are rolling out our 2023 executive action agenda.
Our 2022 agenda was a major success – with @POTUS taking urgent and necessary action. Let’s keep moving forward twitter.com/USProgressives…
Today, a billionaire pays the same amount into Social Security as someone making $160,000 a year.
We should expand Social Security by scrapping the cap and taxing the wealthy to fund it.
We should NOT be cutting benefits for seniors by raising the retirement age.
As we close out Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight a few women in MN-05 who are creating a better future for the next generation of Minnesotans.
Women, we get the job done 💪🏽❤
BREAKING: We just released our 2023 CPC Executive Action Agenda.
We're calling for the Biden administration to:
✔️Hold Corporations Accountable
✔️Raise Wages & Empower Workers
✔️Lower Costs of Essential Expenses
✔️Act on Climate & Environmental Justice
✔️Advance Equity & Justice
Rep. Omar met with City Councils from Edina, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis this week to discuss continued partnership between federal and local lawmakers and how to help cities get back on their feet following the pandemic.
This week the House GOP are bringing up a bill to:
- expand oil drilling on public lands
- Speed the building of oil pipelines
- Expand mining with no rules on cleanup or waste
- Exempt oil refineries from the Clean Air Act
It's a giant giveaway to big oil.
to discuss the incredible things our DFL trifecta is doing.
From universal school meals, paid sick leave, child care funding, vote restoration, and drivers’ licenses for all—we’re showing the country what Minnesota nice values are all about. 💪🏽
To confront the evils of religious bigotry, we must protect the religious liberty of all communities & their ability to worship without fear.
We introduced a resolution to condemn the rise in Islamophobia and affirm the rights of religious minorities.
Universal school meals is now law in Minnesota!
Now, we need to pass our Universal School Meals Program Act to guarantee free school meals to every child across the country.
The Minnesota State Senate passed a bill to provide free meals for every student across our state.
Minnesota is a shining beacon of hope and leading the way in addressing child hunger.
Next step: The Governor’s desk!
"It doesn't matter how much Tucker Carlson and McCarthy try to erase & rewrite history. It's widely documented. And it's documented in the memories of the people who have lived through it & who witnessed it in real time.” -
Rep. Omar met with Norwegian Ambassador Anniken Krutnes this week to talk about the strong ties between Minnesota and Norway and contributions of Norwegians Americans in the Fifth District.
A pleasure to sit down with @IlhanMN and discuss the strong bilateral links between Minnesota and Norway. Looking forward to visiting your district again – and thanks for the spectacular view of the Capitol!
Congress has not authorized military presence in Syria.
Rep. Omar called on Congress to restore its constitutional authority over matters of war and peace.