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Keith's Biography

Keith Ellison has represented the Fifth Congressional District of Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives since taking office on January 4, 2007. The Fifth Congressional District is the most vibrant and ethnically diverse district in Minnesota with a rich history and traditions.The Fifth District includes the City of Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs.

Keith's philosophy is one of "generosity and inclusiveness." His roots as a community activist and his message of inclusivity through democratic participation resonates throughout the Fifth District. His priorities in Congress are: promoting peace, prosperity for working families, environmental sustainability, and civil and human rights.

Keith's Full Official Biography

Committee Assignments

Keith sits on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Democratic Steering Committee, which determines the party's platform and committee assignments.

Legislative Record

Want to know what legislation Representative Ellison has introduced or co-sponsored? Visit his legislative page to find out more.

Congressional Caucus & Commission Memberships

The list of Keith's Caucus and Commission Memberships

 
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  • Keith Ellison: Hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold marriage equality as a constitutional right. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/08/us/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-two-cases-on-gay-marriage.html

  • Keith Ellison: Thanks MPR for setting the record straight with an "Accurate" rating. We should not sacrifice our seniors to solve a problem they did not create.

  • Keith Ellison: "Like" if you think any deficit agreement should ask the richest 2 percent of Americans to pay their fair share.

  • Keith Ellison: We can meet our deadlines while protecting Minnesota's middle class.

  • Keith Ellison: "It's a matter of how do you balance it. Do you balance it on the backs of the people who can least afford it or the people who have been doing pretty well for the last 10 years?" -Keith Ellison on This Week 12/2/2012

  • Keith Ellison: George Stephanopoulos going over topics #thisweek #abc #my2k http://instagr.am/p/SvIkvvksuJ/

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