Press Releases

Rep. Omar Statement on CDC Decision to Extend Eviction Moratorium

August 3, 2021

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after President Biden announced the CDC will extend the eviction moratorium.

Issues:Workers and Economy

Rep. Omar Introduces Guaranteed Income Bill and GDP Alternative Legislation

July 30, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the Sending Unconditional Payments to People Overcoming Resistances to Triumph (SUPPORT) Act and the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) Act, legislation designed to build a 21st century economy that is reflective of Americans' everyday needs.

Issues:Workers and Economy

Rep. Omar Passes Five Amendments, Ten Community Projects Through House

July 29, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Rep.

Rep. Omar Introduces the the Global Migration Agreement Act and Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act (SAHRAA)

July 27, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act (SAHRAA) and the Global Migration Agreement Act.

"I am a survivor of war, and I understand personally how it takes lives, shatters futures and tears apart families," Rep.

Reps. Omar, Bass, Carson, Tlaib Introduce Muslim American Heritage Month Resolution

July 26, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Last week, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Rep. André Carson (D-IN), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize July as Muslim American Heritage Month, honoring their contributions throughout our country's history.

Rep. Omar Presses Administration on Somalia Strategy

July 23, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar led a letter to President Biden requesting more information on the airstrike the United States carried out on July 20th, 2021, in Somalia. The letter also calls on the administration to define "collective self-defense" in the context of the airstrike and explain how the strike fits into the broader Somalia strategy.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Reps. Omar, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling for the Creation of Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia

July 21, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), along with 23 Members of Congress led a letter calling on Secretary of State, Antony Blinken to create a special envoy to combat Islamophobia. The letter addresses the rise in attacks against the Muslim community.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Applauds Governor Walz Decision Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth from Conversion Therapy

July 15, 2021

Press Release

MINNEAPOLIS— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement today after Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 21-25 to protect LGBTQ+ from the harmful practice of conversion therapy.

Rep. Omar Advances Over $14 Million in Funding for Minnesota’s 5th District

July 14, 2021

Press Release

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) advanced nine new community projects for Minnesota's 5^th District this week through the House appropriations process.

Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)

July 6, 2021

Press Release

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) today announced a $1 million community project funding proposal she advanced in the House appropriations process this year for the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON). NEON is a North Minneapolis nonprofit whose mission is to build wealth for low to moderate income entrepreneurs.