HONORING REP. ERIN KOEGEL

HONORING REP. ERIN KOEGEL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E284] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REP. ERIN KOEGEL ______ HON. ILHAN OMAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Friday, March 27, 2026 Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minnesota State Representative Erin Koegel, who will retire from the State Legislature at the end of her term. Rep. Koegel was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1982, and she grew up in Maple Grove and attended Osseo High School. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. Years later, she continued her education, earning her Master's in Advocacy and Political Leadership. Her educational background along with her commitment to serving her community primed her for a career in public service. In 2016, Erin was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 39A, which now encompasses the cities of Fridley, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Rep. Koegel during my time serving in the Minnesota legislature, and I learned quickly how thoughtful, dedicated, and strategic she is when it comes to positively impacting her constituents' lives. She has served in multiple leadership roles throughout her tenure in office, including as the Chair of the House Sustainability Infrastructure Policy Committee in 2023, Co-Chair of the House Transportation Committee in 2025, and Co-Chair of the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in 2026. Rep. Koegel has worked hard to improve the lives of everyday people. She has brought federal investment to Minnesota under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed landmark transportation legislation that invested in roads, bridges, and transit, expanded worker protections for pregnant and breastfeeding Minnesotans, and so much more. My belief in co-governance is made possible through my colleagues at the state and local level. Rep. Koegel has been a great partner in this work. Her leadership will be missed, but it will leave a lasting impact on the community she served for a decade. Please join me in honoring Representative Erin Koegel for her contributions to Minnesota. ____________________