Ilhan Omar announces new legislation targeting fossil fuel subsidies and drowning prevention

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Minnesota’s 5th district, announced on July 25 and 26, 2025, new legislative initiatives focused on environmental policy and public health.

On July 25, Omar posted: “I reintroduced the End Polluter Welfare Act with @SenSanders to remove $190+ BILLION in tax loopholes and federal subsidies to the fossil fuel industry, including $20 BILLION in new subsidies in Trump’s tax bill. It’s time to hold polluters accountable.”

The following day, July 26, she addressed child safety issues related to drowning: “Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children and young people worldwide—disproportionately impacting communities of color. Today, @RepDWStweets and I introduced a resolution recognizing #WorldDrowningPreventionDay and calling for urgent action to save lives.” She also shared a link in a separate post: “https://t.co/vwfP1x4gKK”.

Omar has served as the representative for Minnesota’s 5th District since 2019 after succeeding Keith Ellison. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1982, Omar currently resides in Minneapolis and holds a BA from North Dakota State University.