The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) has concluded its investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) regarding potential misconduct in her financial disclosure filings. According to a statement released by Omar’s office on Wednesday, the watchdog agency voted to dismiss the allegations against her.

The investigation centered on claims that the congresswoman had submitted inflated or inaccurate financial reports. While the specific details of the allegations were not fully outlined in the initial reports, Omar’s spokesperson characterized the OCE’s decision as an "overwhelming vote" to clear her of any wrongdoing. The dismissal effectively ends the formal inquiry into these specific financial matters.

This development marks the conclusion of a probe that had been a point of contention for the representative. Omar’s office has maintained since the beginning of the process that the allegations were unfounded, and they have framed the OCE's decision as a complete vindication of her compliance with congressional reporting requirements. There has been no immediate comment from the OCE itself, as the agency typically maintains confidentiality regarding its investigative processes until a final report is released or a case is referred to the House Ethics Committee.