Ilhan Omar
- Previous profession
- Community nutrition educator, University of Minnesota, 2006 to 2009; Child nutrition outreach coordinator, Minnesota State Department of Education, 2012 to 2013
- First public office
- 2017Member, Minnesota House of Representatives, 2017 to 2019 (Assistant Minority Leader, 2017 to 2018)
- Years in public office
- 9of 20 years since 2006, the first year the biography gives for any work
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Omar has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Omar is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Omar votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Omar votes Yes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, Omar votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown, the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies and the September 2026 funding extension.
Omar votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Omar votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 21, and did not vote on 3.
Omar votes differently from most House Democrats on 4 of 57 Yes and No votes: No on the September 2026 funding extension, No on the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants, No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and No on the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Omar did not vote on the law that cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process; the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants; and the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 2 laws and 4 executive orders.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
6 excerpts
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“As part of Congress’s efforts to celebrate America's 250 th birthday, the SemiquincentennialCongressional Time Capsule Act (P.L. 119-79) directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to create and prepare a congressional time capsule to be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center. The capsule is an opportunity for each state and territory delegation to provide a joint submission that provides a”
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“And unfortunately, these challenges have been exacerbated by the cruel cuts of Medicaid and student loans included in H.R. 1.”
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Rep. Omar Submits 10 Amendments to the National Defense Budget Bill (NDAA)
“Gosar #328 - Nullifies Executive Order 13338, National Emergency declaration relating to Syria.”
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Rep. Omar Submits 10 Amendments to the National Defense Budget Bill (NDAA)
“Gosar #331 - Nullifies Executive Order 13566, National Emergency declaration relating to Libya.”
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“Amendment #188 by Takano, Smith, Jacobs, Randall, Pappas, Torres, and Craig prohibits funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce Executive Order No. 14183, which prohibits transgender people from serving in the military.”
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Rep. Omar Introduces Five Amendments to FY 2026 Defense Appropriations Act
“• Omar #211– strikes the exemption for Executive Order 14167 in the prohibition on Northern Command activities with respect to Mexico.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $11,861,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Hope MN | Public Law 119-74 | The Justice Empowerment Initiative by Generation HopeDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of New Ho Sewer LiningEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Spring Stormwater Re ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $896,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Richfi Emergency Wat ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | Fridley Northtown Railyard Overpass ConnectorDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $1,000,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | Oxford Louisiana Area Infrastructure InvestmentDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $250,000 |
| City of Minneapolis | Public Law 119-75 | Logan Park Rail Crossing ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | MN | $250,000 |
| Independent School District 286, Brooklyn Center Community Schools | Public Law 119-75 | Brooklyn Center STEAM Elementary Community SchoolyardDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $1,500,000 |
| City of Hilltop | Public Law 119-75 | City of Hilltop Emergency Tornado ShelterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $850,000 |
| Hennepin County | Public Law 119-75 | Hennepin County Emergency Shelter SystemDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $500,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Golden Valley | Public Law 119-75 | Golden Valley East Fire Station Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $250,000 |
| City of Crystal | Public Law 119-75 | MAC Wildlife Area Phase 3 Trail and Boardwalk Walking Loop--CrystalDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $1,200,000 |
| City of Saint Anthony Village | Public Law 119-75 | Saint Anthony Village Public Safety Facility ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $250,000 |
| City of Columbia Heights | Public Law 119-75 | Columbia Heights Municipal Vehicle Facility ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $850,000 |
| City of Robbinsdale | Public Law 119-75 | Robbinsdale Public Works Facility-- Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $850,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
Promises kept: Not checked yet
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- Campaign website: ilhanomar.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of ILHAN FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 15 pages of ilhanomar.com saved on October 8, 2026. 14 state positions on issues.From a secondary source
Online ads
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ILHAN FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00680934 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 11 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Omar's campaign reports receiving $5,829,714.74 and reports spending $4,806,570.41, as of July 22, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H8MN05239as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H8MN05239as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $5,829,714.74 | $8,335,875.08 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $4,806,570.41 | $8,063,370.60 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $1,347,364.96 | $324,220.63 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H8MN05239as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H8MN05239as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Individuals, itemized | $1,879,939.87 | $4,038,892.68 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $3,688,612.52 | $3,910,172.84 |
| Other political committees | $73,828.50 | $232,667.24 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- ILHAN FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00680934
- INSPIRING LEADERSHIP HAS A NAME PAC Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00688846
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Who funds this member
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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