Open in app

Sign In

Write

Sign In

Rep. Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar

145 Followers

Home

About

Aug 30

August 2023: Congressional Update and District Open House

Dear Friend, As we approach the end of August, I wanted to take a moment to provide you all with an update on the various activities and initiatives I’ve been involved in throughout our district. I also want to extend a warm invitation to all of you. I’ll be hosting…

4 min read

August 2023: Congressional Update and District Open House
August 2023: Congressional Update and District Open House

4 min read


Aug 14

August 2023: Open House and Congressional Update

I am thrilled to invite you to an open house at our new district office in the Sabathani Community Center. We couldn’t be prouder of our new location, and we want to share this occasion with you. Event Details Date: Wednesday, September 6 Time: 4:30 PM — 7 PM CT …

4 min read

August 2023: Open House and Congressional Update
August 2023: Open House and Congressional Update

4 min read


Jun 27

June 2023: Marking Juneteenth and Looking Ahead

I hope you are getting outside and enjoying the nice weather. I am always grateful when summer arrives in Minnesota and was glad to get out in community with many of you last weekend. …

4 min read

June 2023: Marking Juneteenth and Looking Ahead
June 2023: Marking Juneteenth and Looking Ahead

4 min read


Jun 6

June 2023: Avoiding Default

Dear friend, It’s great to be back in Minnesota after a busy time in Washington. Last week, Congress voted to avoid default. I voted for the legislation because defaulting on our bills would send millions of people into poverty, plunge Minnesota and the world into a recession, and risk basic…

3 min read

June 2023: Avoiding Default
June 2023: Avoiding Default

3 min read


May 25

First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar chaired the first briefing of the US-Africa Policy Working Group, focusing on the crisis in Sudan. Members heard expert analysis from Magdi Amin, a former advisor to the civilian government’s Ministry of Finance, and Abdullahi Halakhe, the senior advocate for East and Southern Africa at Refugees International. Mr. Amin and Mr. Halakhe briefed the Members on the dire humanitarian situation, and possible U.S. policy responses. The Members also heard from Ambassador Mohammed Idris of Sudan and Ambassador Gordon Buay of South Sudan for a frank exchange of views on the on-going conflict.

3 min read

First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan
First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan

3 min read


May 19

May 2023: Join Our Town Hall

Dear friend, On May 30th at 6pm CT, I will be hosting an in-person town hall in Richfield. I’m excited to provide updates on what my office has been working on and answer your questions. If you would like to attend, you can RSVP here. Introducing Universal School Meals Legislation

4 min read

May 2023: Join Our Town Hall
May 2023: Join Our Town Hall

4 min read


May 5

May 2023: Congressional Update

This week was a busy one in Minnesota! From hosting a town hall, to celebrating national small business week, to delivering millions of dollars in federal funding — I am reminded every single day of the incredible honor and privilege I have to represent the 5th District in Congress. …

5 min read

May 2023: Congressional Update
May 2023: Congressional Update

5 min read


Apr 20

April 2023: Congressional Update

Dear friend, Last week, I wrote an op-ed published in the StarTribune about the need to revive and expand the expired federal Child Tax Credit, and praise Minnesota’s own Child Tax Credit proposal led by Governor Tim Walz. The expanded Child Tax Credit proposal would benefit families earning less than…

3 min read

April 2023: Congressional Update
April 2023: Congressional Update

3 min read


Apr 14

April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District

Dear friend, I welcomed President Biden to Minnesota’s Fifth District to tour the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley. This visit was part of his “Investing in America Tour” to highlight the investments his administration is making to address the climate crisis right here in Minnesota. This is Cummins’ first…

4 min read

April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District
April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District

4 min read


Mar 30

Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women

Across our district, we have incredible women who are transforming our communities. As we close out Women’s History Month, I wanted to highlight a few changemakers. From elected officials, community organizers, small business owners, climate advocates, these women are creating a better future for the next generation of Minnesotans. Rep. Esther Agbaje:

7 min read

Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women
Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women

7 min read

Rep. Ilhan Omar

Rep. Ilhan Omar

145 Followers

Representing Minnesota’s 5th District in the People’s House.

Following
  • Steny Hoyer

    Steny Hoyer

  • Speaker Pelosi

    Speaker Pelosi

  • Elizabeth Warren

    Elizabeth Warren

  • Denny Heck

    Denny Heck

  • Maxine Waters

    Maxine Waters

See all (21)

Help

Status

Writers

Blog

Careers

Privacy

Terms

About

Text to speech

Teams