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Congresswoman Omar visits Richfield, highlights federal projects and introduces new bills
Summary
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar briefed the Richfield City Council on federal constituency services, local projects she has supported and introduced legislation, including a proposal to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar visited the Richfield City Council on Jan. 28 to brief members and residents on federal activity affecting the community, to list constituent services her office provides and to summarize bills and committee assignments for the new Congress.
Omar told the council she helped secure $3,000,000 in prior appropriations for the Woodlake Nature Center and noted a separate local projectreconstruction of the non-ADA pedestrian bridge over I-35W at 73rd Streethad been included in the first draft of an appropriations bill for $850,000. "We will continue fighting to make sure those dollars do come to Richfield," she said.
Omar said she will return to the House Education and Workforce Committee as ranking member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, serve on the Budget Committee and hold leadership roles in the Congressional Progressive Caucus and other caucuses. She described recently introducing the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, saying the law has historically been used to target people by nationality.
Omar also discussed recent federal actions and executive orders that may affect grants and municipal funding; she said her office is tracking litigation and funding decisions and is preparing constituent resources such as "know your rights" materials for residents impacted by immigration enforcement. She urged city staff and residents to share specific local impacts if federal cuts affect municipal programs.
She closed by listing constituent services her office provides, including immigration casework, passport assistance and help with federal benefits and veteran services. Council members thanked Omar for the office's responsiveness and for helping resolve specific local issues such as restoring postal services during construction.
The council asked questions about federal funding risks and expressed appreciation for Omar's support for veterans, refugees and local projects.
