Rep. Omar's Statement on Voting NO on Rescissions Package, Cuts Public Broadcasting and Global Aid

July 17, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after voting "no" on the GOP rescission package. "This arcane law is being used to undermine services the American people rely on. This bill cuts funding for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS. Public broadcasts are some of the last places people can turn to for local stories, trusted reporting, and emergency alerts. It will be devastating for the nearly 3 in 4 Americans who rely on public radio for essential updates. Not only is public broadcasting on the chopping block, but crucial foreign aid is being cut. From ripping away global health programs to rescinding economic and development assistance to eliminating  humanitarian aid, this bill has far-reaching, devastating consequences for thousands around the world. These cuts mean huge setbacks in the fight to address diseases like malaria, TB, and Polio. It means emergency food sites and shelters will be shut down. And it means our ability to be a force for good in the world will be weakened. The fact that Republicans are canceling funds that Congress already approved and were signed into law reaches a new low. For those reasons, I voted NO on this shameful betrayal of the values that make our country great.” Issues : Foreign Policy