Congressman Keith Ellison

Representing the 5th District of Minnesota

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Jan 16, 2016Press Release
Rep. Keith Ellison released the following statement after Iran released 4 American prisoners unjustly detained and Secretary of State John Kerry announced the final implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Jan 12, 2016Press Release
Rep. Keith Ellison released the following statement after President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress.
Jan 8, 2016Press Release

WASHINGTON– The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M.

Jan 7, 2016Press Release

WASHINGTON—Ahead of Sunday’s NFL Wild-Card game where the Minnesota Vikings will host the Seattle Seahawks, Reps. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) placed a friendly wager on whose team will win and advance in the NFL playoffs. The loser will have to give a one-minute speech on the House floor about the amazing football skills of the winning team.

Jan 6, 2016Press Release

WASHINGTON– The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), released the following statement on President Obama’s executive action to reduce gun violence:

Dec 24, 2015Press Release
Reps. Keith Ellison, Betty McCollum, and Tom Emmer sent the following letter to Secretary of State John Kerry regarding the student protests in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.
Dec 18, 2015Press Release

Let me thank the Gentlelady. I just want to say, you've done an awesome job holding down the Progressive Caucus special order hour. It's been to the benefit of everyone who listens. So, Bonnie Watson Coleman, thank you very much. 

Dec 18, 2015Op-Ed

Despite monumental gains in civil rights for the LGBTQ community, trans people still face discrimination, violence, limited access to healthcare, poverty and unemployment.

Dec 18, 2015Press Release

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the “Tax Extender” bill and Omnibus funding bill.