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Dear Friend,
Last week, I voted ‘NO’ on the final version of the GOP budget bill. This bill includes policies that makes deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding, while extending tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and large corporations. Estimates show that approximately 17 million people could lose their healthcare coverage and that rural hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centers may face increased strain and even closure. It also allocates billions of dollars toward immigration enforcement initiatives, including the expansion of detention centers, while reducing investments in public initiatives. I believe this budget includes policies that will worsen economic inequality and reduce access to essential services for working people.
Standing Against Political Violence
I took to the House floor to speak in support of H.Res.519, condemning the horrific attacks on Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. These acts of political violence are heartbreaking and a chilling reminder of the growing risks public servants face just for doing their jobs. I honored my friend, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, whose life and legacy were stolen from us far too soon. Violence cannot become part of our political reality. Congress must all stand united across party lines to say ‘enough’. Watch here.
The Lake of the Isles Pencil Sharpening
Each year, the Lake of the Isles Pencil Sharpening brings joy, creativity, and community spirit to Minneapolis. I recognized John and Amy Higgins on the House Floor for their dedication to organizing this event and for their commitment to keeping community traditions alive. Watch here.
June Tele Town Hall Recap
I was proud to host my June tele-town hall in collaboration with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Nearly 13,000 people from across our district tuned in live to hear key congressional updates and join an important conversation with AG Ellison on the issues impacting our communities. If you missed out, please catch the full conversation here. Stay tuned for the next one!
United Against the New Travel Ban
I met up with Rep. Yassamin Ansari to discuss the Trump Administration’s latest travel ban. The ban targets 19 countries, many of which are experiencing conflict, poverty, or humanitarian crises yet the administration uses national-security claims to justify the ban. While green-card holders and dual citizens are exempt, many families are still worried that travel could mean permanent separation from loved ones overseas. Along with my colleagues, I introduced the NO BAN Act to prevent future presidents from holding the authority to suspend or restrict any group of immigrants from entering the United States by prohibiting religious discrimination from immigration-based decisions. Rep. Ansari and I talked about what this means for our districts, for immigrants across the country, and why Congress must fight back with everything we’ve got. Watch our full conversation here.
July 15th Resource Fair
Join Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s District Office for a resource fair on July 15th. Our District Office staff helps hundreds of constituents navigate issues with federal agencies every year, including:
· Passports
· Immigration issues
· Tax issues
· Medicare and Medicaid
· Social Security
· Veterans’ Affairs issues
· The US Postal Service
If you are experiencing an issue with a federal agency, please stop by our office in Suite 222 at Sabathani Community Center to review your situation and see if we can assist you. The resource fair is free and open to the public.
When: Tuesday, July 15th, 4pm to 6:30pm
Where: Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St Suite 222, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Job Opening in our District Office: Community Representative
Rep. Omar’s office is seeking a person with strong organizational and communications skills to join our CD5 staff.
Responsibilities will include acting as the representative for Rep. Omar within your area of responsibility including answering casework correspondence, in-person and virtual communications with constituents, organizing and coordinating district events in your issue areas, and serving as a liaison with federal, district, and local agencies. The portfolio for this position is likely to include work in health care, Medicare/Medicaid,and social security, though portfolios change periodically depending on the experience and interest of staff members. For more information and to apply visit our website.
In Service,
Ilhan Omar
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