116th Congress
We are facing a challenge unlike any our country has ever faced. The coronavirus shock could claim thousands of Minnesota jobs, not to mention those directly affected by the illness and the health care workers putting their lives on the line to attend to their needs. It is deferring dreams, robbing Americans of their savings, and putting at risk millions of families' ability to make ends meet. But amid the hardship, there is hope.
At the local, state and federal level, our country is responding with an audacity we haven't seen in decades.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Omar today announced a bold package of bills to swiftly bring vital economic assistance to all Americans and small businesses during this coronavirus crisis and ensure those funds are not going to fossil fuel executives.
Every day, corporations across America put profit over people. Low wages force many working-class people to work two or three jobs to make ends meet. At the same time, immigrant communities are targeted to work in unsafe conditions and exploited as the victims of wage theft.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Omar today shared updates on her office's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), including legislation she introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, coordination with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's office, internal office policies, and constituent services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), a member of the Committee on Education and Labor, unveiled a bill to protect students' access to school meal benefits during school closures. As of March 10,621 schools have been closed or are scheduled to close, affecting more than 430,000 students and jeopardizing access to a critical source of nutrition for students across the country.
Information about the Coronavirus in Minnesota
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I want to ensure you have access to the best available information for yourself and your loved ones as the situation progresses.
WASHINGTON—Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), James P. McGovern, Angie Craig, Gwen Moore, Betty McCollum, Andy Levin, Alan Lowenthal, Ron Kind, andRashida Tlaib sent a letter to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today about reports that the administration is preparing "reintegration" facilities so that they can deport Hmong and Lao people to a country where they don't speak the language or have family.
The Census serves as a vital foundation of our democracy by and for the people. By counting people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups, regardless of citizenship status, the Census determines our political representation and shapes how billions of dollars in federal funding is distributed to states and local communities every year. Each year, Minnesota receives about $15 billion from the federal government based on the numbers from the Census, going to essential programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, highway planning and construction.
MINNEAPOLIS – Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement about the fire at a Twin Metals Recycling facility fire, after air quality in the Twin Cities wasdowngraded as a result of the blaze.