Press Releases

Jul 8, 2015

Rep. Ellison Statement on Fair Housing Rule

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

Jul 2, 2015

Minnesota Delegation Calls for Fishing Guide Fee Exemption on Northern Border

Washington – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Collin Peterson, Betty McCollum, John Kline, Keith Ellison, Tim Walz, Erik Paulsen, Rick Nolan and Tom Emmer are urging Canadian officials to exempt U.S. fishing guides from a $230 work permit to fish in Canadian waters.

Jun 30, 2015

Progressive Caucus Applauds President’s New Overtime Rule

WASHINGTON—Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement after President Obama announced a proposal to raise the overtime threshold to $50,440. The previous threshold was $23,660.

Jun 29, 2015

Rep. Ellison Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court ruled that Arizona’s establishment of an independent districting commission is constitutional.

Jun 26, 2015

Rep. Ellison Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges

MINNESOTA—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court reversed the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling the Constitution protects the marriage rights of same-sex couples.

Jun 25, 2015

Rep. Ellison: Trans-Pacific Partnership a Bad Deal for Working Americans

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed a package containing Trade Adjustment Assistance and the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

Jun 25, 2015

Progressive Caucus Statement on King v. Burwell

WASHINGTON—Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld healthcare subsidies in states with federal exchanges.

Jun 25, 2015

Rep. Ellison Statement on Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court affirmed the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, ruling that courts can continue to recognize the disparate impact theory of liability in Fair Housing Act cases.

Jun 23, 2015