The funds were intended to feed low-income children during the pandemic, but were widely abused in scams largely linked to the Somali community.
The development unfolded Tuesday during the committee’s final meeting of the session.
NEW: Democrats BLOCKED a motion to subpoena documents relating Rep. Ilhan Omar’s involvement in the Minnesota fraud scandal.pic.twitter.com/VhcJJ9h9Bm
— Kristin Robbins (@KRobbinsMN)May 5, 2026
Republicans pushed for the subpoena after Omar completely ignored a May 5 deadline to turn over documents and communications, including any links between her office and a convicted ringleader in the fraud scheme.
The vote fell short at 5-3, failing to reach the required two-thirds majority needed to issue the subpoena.
Democrats on the panel voted against it, effectively protecting the congresswoman.
Prosecutors say the taxpayer money given to Feeding Our Future was instead used for luxury cars, jewelry, and other personal enrichment.
Dozens have been charged, with many of them part of Minnesota’s large Somali community. Investigators specifically want Omar’s records regarding her interactions with key figures in the case.
Omar has not responded to the committee’s requests.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
