Press Releases

Rep. Omar Releases District Work Period Recap

June 7, 2021 Press Release
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released her district work period recap. She visited the Minneapolis VA, the Becker Park grand opening, the Native American Community Clinic, and held an American Rescue Plan press conference.

ICYMI: Rep. Omar Questions Secretary Blinken on Opposition to ICC Investigations

June 7, 2021 Press Release
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken today about the United States’ opposition to the ICC’s investigations in both Palestine and Afghanistan, including what alternative mechanisms for justice the United States supports for Palestinian, Israeli, and Afghan victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity
 
Issues:
Foreign Policy

Rep. Omar Reintroduces the Neighbors Not Enemies Act

June 1, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, which fully repeals the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The “Alien and Sedition Acts” were a set of four bills targeting immigrants under the guise of war. While three of the acts have since expired or been repealed, the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) is still in effect. 

Issues:
Immigration

Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans

May 27, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), and Adam Smith (D-WA) led a letter to Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken urging for the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals in the United States.
Issues:
Immigration, Foreign Policy

Rep. Omar Statement on Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death

May 25, 2021 Press Release

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement to commemorate the one anniversary of the murder of Geroge Floyd in her district. 

Reps. Bush, Omar, Pressley Statement on the Emergency Security Supplemental

May 20, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Cori Bush, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 3237 – the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act of 2021:

 

Ocasio-Cortez, Pocan & Tlaib Lead Joint Resolution to Block Weapon Sales to Netanyahu

May 19, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Ilhan Omar Statement on Proposed Arms Sale to Israel Amidst Gaza Airstrikes

May 17, 2021 Press Release

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Issues:
Foreign Policy

Omar, Bonamici, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women

May 14, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Congresswomen Ilhan Omar, Suzanne Bonamici, Jan Schakowsky, and Jackie Speier are leading 32 Members in calling for equality for Saudi women on the third anniversary of Saudi Arabia unjustly arresting several women’s rights activists.

Issues:
Foreign Policy

Rep. Omar Passes Amendment to Study Student Debt Collection Practices

May 14, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) sponsored an amendment that passed yesterday in the Comprehensive Debt Collection Act, the House’s holistic enhancement of debt collection practices bill.

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