Ellison entered Congress as part of a large class of first-term Democrats who, collectively, flipped the majority for the th Congress — He left the Judiciary Committee in the following Congress and picked up a seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, where he served a single term.
After Democrats returned to the minority in the th Congress — , Ellison lost his Foreign Affairs seat. For the remainder of his House career, his sole assignment was on Financial Services. Ellison often appeared in the media and spoke nationally on topics including environmental protection, universal health care, U. In the th Congress, he was co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
In his 12 years in the House, Ellison introduced more than bills and resolutions. Ellison noted that even before the Great Recession hit in , working-class families struggled and fell further into debt from which lenders profited. Ensuring that working families are protected from credit abuse will help Americans have more money in their monthly budgets to afford healthcare, college for their children and food for their table.
At the height of the Great Recession, Ellison supported legislation designed to reform the banking and financial services industry. The law eased the transfer of money between the United States and other countries, particularly for immigrants in America who sent money to support families overseas. The measure, which provided expanded access to affordable credit to millions of low-income and minority households, would have amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act to allow people to report certain positive consumer credit data—including rent or utility payment history—to consumer reporting agencies.
From his seat on Foreign Affairs—and even prior to his service on the committee—Ellison addressed the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Ellison also visited Israeli towns hit by rockets fired from within Gaza. In Bachmann accused Ellison of being tied to the Muslim Brotherhood, an international Sunni Islamist organization linked to terrorist groups and influential in some Middle Eastern countries. Keith Ellison was mentioned during a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations in and On August 12, , Ellison publicly denied accusations levied against him by the son of his ex-girlfriend that he had emotionally and physically abused her.
The son claimed to have a two-minute video depicting the alleged abuse. Ellison denied the video's existence, saying, "This video does not exist because I never behaved in this way, and any characterization otherwise is false. Two days before the primary, she made these allegations. They're not true, I've said that they're not true, I've answered questions Attorney General of Minnesota.
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As Attorney General, I will hold large corporations and the powerful accountable to ensure a level playing field for working families throughout Minnesota. Defending Civil and Human Rights. As a former civil rights attorney for 16 years, I know how important it is to defend the rights of every person, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or religion, and to protect people from discrimination and harm.
Affordable and Accessible Health Care. Every Minnesotan should have access to affordable and accessible health care. As Attorney General, I will fight to hold drug corporations accountable for price gouging and to protect health care access under the Affordable Care Act. I will hold drug companies accountable for their role in fueling the opioid crisis which has flooded our communities with addictive narcotics.
As a dedicated public servant, I have always fought for working families to put the needs of the people ahead of the interests of those at top. Keith Ellison answered the following: Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why? Wellstone, who tragically passed away while serving Minnesotans in the United States Senate, has been an inspiration to so many of us working towards One Minnesota that better serves the needs of all people in our state.
His legacy is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together to advocate for our values. I also have the unique experience of having served in both the state legislature and U. Congress, where I gained a firsthand knowledge of how the law comes together, and the importance of having a strong Attorney General to enforce it. I have the experience and background necessary to be an effective fighter on behalf of all Minnesotans. I want to bring our state together around issues that affect all Minnesotans, from wage theft, to the opioid crisis and student loans, and a fair economy for small businesses and working families.
When that happens, the Attorney General can stand up and fight back. The Attorney General also plays an important role working hand-in-hand with County Attorneys and law enforcement officers throughout our state, to help local communities tackle local problems.
Do you consider this an important part of an attorney general's responsibilities? In the past two years, we have seen the current administration in Washington D. These are issues that directly affect the people of Minnesota, and as Attorney General, I will defend the rights of all against any threat, from the federal government to corporate special interests. Wage Theft While most employers pay workers what they earn and deserve, some do not pay workers their full pay for their hard work, cheating them out of overtime pay or the minimum wage.
Health Care Every American should have access to guaranteed, quality, affordable health care. Workplace Safety Minnesotans shouldn't have to choose between their health and safety and their paychecks.
Fair Student Loans Americans who borrow money to get a better education deserve fair treatment when repaying those loans. Fair Competition Consumers and workers need a robust economy with businesses competing on a fair and level playing field, not an economy where more power is concentrated in the hands of fewer and fewer companies. Stop Predatory Lending and Financial Scams No one should be subject to a loan with hidden and abusive terms when they need to fix their house or buy a car.
Affordable and Fair Housing When Minnesotans save their hard-earned money to buy a mobile home or a traditional home, the last thing they should be worried about is predatory and fraudulent mortgages. Immigration justice Minnesota has a proud immigrant tradition, from those seeking economic opportunity to those fleeing warfare. Criminal Justice and Gun Violence Partnering with our Counties County attorneys often look to the Attorney General for resources and assistance when prosecuting complex and high profile cases.
Gun Violence Prevention Gun violence has disrupted the lives of Minnesotans of all ages and all walks of life across the state. With millions unemployed and millions more under-employed, we must get America back to work. He also believes we must make strategic investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Education : Keith is deeply concerned about the skyrocketing cost of higher education, which is a proven pathway to grow the middle class. He believes the Federal Government must do more to make higher education affordable by expanding Pell grants and keeping the interest rates on student loans low.
He also believes that we urgently need to close the achievement gap between white students and students of color by investing in our schools and teachers, supporting robust and universal early education, and promoting high expectations for academic success Immigration : Keith supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes: a clear path to citizenship to those who are already in the U. Voting Rights : Keith supports the rights of all individuals to vote, free of undue burden or harassment.
Minnesota has consistently led the nation in voter turnout, without evidence of fraud. Civil and Human Rights Excerpt: "Keith supports the rights of all individuals to vote free of undue burden or harassment.
Did not vote on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of Conference report HR 2 Bill Passed on December 12, Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of HR 2 second vote Bill Passed on June 21, Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance.
It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program. Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act HR 36 Bill Passed on October 3, Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more.
The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: 1 that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or 2 when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. Voted Nay on: Kate's Law HR Bill Passed on June 29, Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U. Voted Nay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act HR Bill Passed on June 29, Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.
HR Bill Passed on January 22, Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, HR Bill Passed on January 18, Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year , and for other purposes HJ Res Bill Passed on December 7, Proposed funding the government until December 22, This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.
It combined 12 appropriations bills. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government HR Bill Passed on September 8, Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, , and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR Bill Passed on January 30, Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, Voted Nay on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, HR Bill Passed on July 27, Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, It did not provide budget authority.
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House of Representatives, where he championed consumer, worker, environmental, and civil- and human-rights protections for Minnesotans. He served for 12 years on the House Financial Services Committee, where he helped oversee the financial services industry, the housing industry, and Wall Street, among others. Among his legislative accomplishments are passing provisions to protect credit-card holders from abusive practices and protect the rights of renters and tenants.
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