Ilhan Omar addresses mine safety issues, emphasizing the rise of black lung disease and regulatory concerns at a hearing.
Quiver AI Summary
Omar addresses mine safety concerns: At a recent Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing, Ranking Member Ilhan Omar expressed the importance of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in protecting miners from occupational hazards. She highlighted rising cases of black lung disease and emphasized the need for updated safety standards and sufficient agency staffing.
Concerns over regulatory rollbacks: Omar criticized the Trump Administration's alleged reversal of key safety regulations, particularly regarding silica dust exposure. She stated that this move undermines efforts to ensure miners' health and safety, calling for MSHA to restore its enforcement capabilities and protect the workforce effectively.
Future actions and accountability: During her remarks, Omar expressed hope for collaboration with Assistant Secretary Palmer to enhance miners' safety measures. She highlighted the pressing need for accountability and effective regulation in the mining industry, aiming to address the significant rise in mining fatalities and health risks among workers.
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Ilhan Omar Fundraising
Ilhan Omar recently disclosed $621.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 108th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 98.5% came from individual donors.
Omar disclosed $616.6K of spending. This was the 71st most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Omar disclosed $622.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 466th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ilhan Omar's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Ilhan Omar Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ilhan Omar is worth $18.1M, as of January 23rd, 2026. This is the 72nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Omar has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Ilhan Omar's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Omar.
Ilhan Omar Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ilhan Omar:
- H.R.5720: Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025
- H.R.5655: No Shame at School Act of 2025
- H.R.4714: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
- H.R.4241: Syria Sanctions Relief Act
- H.R.3652: National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025
- H.R.3651: Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ilhan Omar on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Omar.
2026 Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $15,489,824 of spending in Minnesota's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $1,337,576 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR PARTY ($646,963)
- TAKEACTION MN FEDERAL FUND ($291,697)
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE MN ($217,983)
- NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION ($130,389)
- WE DECIDE ($23,504)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election.
