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May 20, 2022

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) calling for a thorough investigation into the baby formula shortage, including an analysis of the consolidation of the baby formula market and harmful business practices.

Issues:Healthcare
May 19, 2022

WASHINGTON-Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar voted for the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, legislation to crack down on price gouging by Big Oil companies and bring down costs for Minnesota families.

May 4, 2022

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after President Biden annouced the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

"I am thrilled that President Biden is taking action on hunger, nutrition and health.

Issues:Healthcare
April 14, 2022

WASHINGTON -- Today, in the wake of reports of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a resolution calling on the United States to become a full member of the International Criminal Court.

April 6, 2022

Washington, D.C. – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and House Majority Whip James E.

April 5, 2022

WASHINGTON—Today the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Ukraine War Crime Deterrence and Accountability Act, a bill cosponsored by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).

April 5, 2022

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) today introduced the Supportive Services Enhancement Act to improve the delivery of wraparound services, like housing and transportation, for workers participating in workforce development programs.

April 1, 2022

Members of the U.S. Congress– Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01), Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Rep.

March 31, 2022

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement after her first sit-down meeting with President Biden:

March 30, 2022

WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) joined President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus for the signing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act (H.R. 55).