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Dear Friend,
I’m excited to announce that I will be holding a Town Hall in New Hope on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 PM CT. As your Representative in Congress, I believe it's critical that we stay connected on the issues that matter most and keep you informed about resources from my office. I hope you will join us for this important chance to connect. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Location:
Meadow Lake Elementary School
8525 62nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428
Biden Executive Order on Immigration
I was appalled last week when President Biden signed an executive order significantly reducing how many people could legally seek asylum into our country. As a refugee, I understand the dire consequences this order will have on people wanting a better life. Stopping the asylum process is not the answer. Rather, Congress must create more and easier pathways to citizenship while protecting the humanity of everyone. I'm hoping to seek accountability from the Biden administration on this new immigration order just as it was done with Donald Trump's administration. You can read my full press release here.
Resource Fair – World Refugee Day
Join my District Office at the Sabathani Community Center on Thursday, June 20th for a resource fair on World Refugee Day! My staff will be readily available to help constituents with any processes, questions, or resources for any federal issues they may face. The resource fair is free and open to the public. Our office is located in Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th Street, Suite 222, Minneapolis, MN 55409. There is a parking lot adjacent to the building. We are located on the 23 bus line, or a short walk from the 11, 5, and 18 bus lines. When you enter the building, please check in with the security guard, and he will get you signed in & direct you to our office.
We are only able to assist constituents of the Fifth District, so if you live outside of the district, we recommend you contact your Member of Congress for help.
Global Wealth Tax Letter
Earlier this week, I, along with Senator Bernie Sanders and 16 of our colleagues in the House and Senate sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking them to support Brazil’s G20 initiative establishing a global minimum tax on the world’s ultra-wealthy. It is time for the U.S. to take leadership in the global space by supporting the push for fair tax laws that benefit everyday people and not just the 1%. You can read my full statement here.
My Amendments for the National Defense Authorization Act
In a push to align our national defense policies with humanitarian values, I introduced nine amendments to the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These amendments aim to center human rights in trade and foreign relations, respond to crises like the civil war in Sudan, hold governments accountable for transnational repression, create flexibility for Afghanistan aid, remediate environmental damage from overseas military operations, and remove offensive language about Indigenous peoples. I am also backing efforts to reduce the Pentagon's topline budget and ban cluster munition transfers.
Congressional Record to Edwin Torres DeSantiago
Last month, I had the honor of recognizing Minnesota Native Edwin Torres DeSantiago in the Congressional Record. Edwin is the first DACA recipient to be a student at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where he will begin his doctoral studies shortly. He came to the U.S. when he was eight and had a high level of academic success, but believed his status as an undocumented immigrant would prevent him from pursuing higher education. Then the Obama administration established the DACA program, and he was able to enroll in St. John’s University in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. He has now also obtained his master’s degree from the Humphrey School. He has achieved high academic success throughout his educational journey and has been a tireless advocate for first-generation and Latinx students. His story reinforces the urgent need to protect DACA.
Federal Jobs Guarantee
Last week, I, along with Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Jamaal Bowman, reintroduced the Workforce Promotion and Access Act (WPA). Minnesotans are still struggling with abnormal work schedules, lackluster wages and benefits, and higher costs of living. This bill would create a fully funded federal jobs program meant to help communities with significantly high unemployment rates. The jobs would support many important community services such as infrastructure, child care, elder care, and health care at a $17/hour minimum wage. These jobs would provide real economic security for individuals needing it most. You can read my full statement on this important piece of legislation here.
In Service,
Ilhan Omar
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