Ilhan Omar

Rank 12 of 47

Score 116

During the Budget Committee mark-up, I railed against the GOP’s billionaire-first budget. I also introduced amendments to block $230 billion cuts to SNAP & WIC and to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%.

2/14/2025, 11:21:39 PM

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Rep. Ilhan Omar

@Ilhan

10d

Sen. Ed Markey and I demanded an end to the billions in corporate handouts for the fossil fuel industry.

Over the next decade, $170 billion of taxpayer money will be funneled into the pockets of oil and gas corporations.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

@Ilhan

10d

I spoke with Mehdi Hasan about the constitutional crisis our country is facing as Trump and Musk wreak havoc on the federal government.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

@Ilhan

10d

This week, I’ve been fighting to protect the programs that Americans rely on while pushing back against Republican attacks on our democracy. Here’s what I’ve been up to (February 10–14):

I called for the rejection of the Republicans proposal to increase the Pentagon's budget by…

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing significant policy issues such as budget allocations, social welfare programs, and corporate taxation. It critiques the GOP's budget priorities and proposes amendments to protect social programs and increase corporate taxes.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to protect vulnerable populations by opposing cuts to SNAP and WIC, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the impact of budget cuts on social welfare programs. [+2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement uses strong language ('railed against') but focuses on policy critique rather than personal attacks, maintaining constructive dialogue. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses the platform to advocate for societal betterment by proposing policy changes to support social welfare and increase corporate taxes. [+2]