Press Releases
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Omar will also be holding an event with human rights experts on Prime Minister Modi's record. You can find details below |
“This is a dark day for our city.
Today, Congresswoman Omar met with His Excellency Tadeous Chifamba, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the United States. They discussed the Congresswoman’s work on the US-Africa Policy Working Group and the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe. They also discussed the U.S. sanctions program in Zimbabwe.
Today, Congresswoman Omar met with His Excellency Mohammed Al-Hadhramy, Yemen’s Ambassador to the United States. They discussed the ongoing peace negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The Congresswoman reiterated her long-held desire for a sustainable peace and justice in Yemen.
WASHINGTON— Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reintroduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the staggering rise in incidents of Islamophobia worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia. It will also establish a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps revoked their permit for NorthMet mine.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was named Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee. This committee is responsible for setting overall spending levels.
Rep. Omar previously served as a member on the committee during the 116th Congress.
Today Congresswoman Omar met with Sevim Dağdelen, a Member of the German Bundestag and the Deputy Leader of the Left Party. They discussed the Julian Assange case, and the threat his prosecution poses to press freedom. Congresswoman Omar also expressed her concern that the Assange prosecution undercuts US efforts to free journalists who are wrongfully imprisoned on espionage charges around the world. They also discussed opportunities for more transatlantic cooperation among progressive elected officials, and shared their perspectives on the war in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after voting to avoid default.
"We cannot default on our debt. We cannot, for the first time in history, send millions of people into poverty, plunge Minnesota and the world into a recession, and risk basic necessities for the people we represent.
"This bill is far from perfect, but I know that if we fail to act and America fails to pay its bills, my constituents would be far worse off.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement regarding the elections taking place in Puntland, Somalia today.
“I want to congratulate the people of Puntland and Somalia on their historic elections this week. When I was in Qardo at the end of last year, I was touched by people’s hope for the future and commitment to democracy. I urge all involved to ensure a peaceful and fair election process.