Rep. Omar Joins the House Budget Committee for 119th Congress

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) statement on joining the House Budget Committee. This committee is responsible for setting overall spending levels.

“I am honored to continue serving on the House Budget Committee during the 119th Congress. Having served as Vice Ranking Member last Congress, I've seen firsthand how crucial this committee's work is in shaping policies that affect millions of Americans' daily lives. I will keep fighting to ensure our budget prioritizes working families, invests in housing, healthcare, and education, and builds an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. As a steadfast progressive voices on this committee, I remain committed to bringing the perspectives of my constituents in Minnesota's 5th district and marginalized communities across America to these critical budget discussions. We must create a budget that addresses the pressing challenges of our time while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”