The chairman of the House Oversight Committee has opened an unusual inquiry into business interests tied to the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), citing a sharp increase in reported company value and concerns about undisclosed investors.

Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky) wrote Feb. 5 to Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, seeking financial documents, communications and travel records for two firms in which Mynett holds a stake. Comer said the request reflects concerns raised by disclosures filed by Omar showing the companies’ combined reported value jumped from as much as $51,000 in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024.

In his letter, Comer wrote: “Given that these companies do not publicly list their investors or where their money comes from, this sudden jump in value raises concerns that unknown individuals may be investing to gain influence with your wife.”

Comer also posted on X: “His companies reportedly went from $51K to $30 MILLION in one year — with zero investor information. So we want to know: Who’s funding this? And who’s buying access?”

Comer’s request seeks audited financial statements, tax records, internal company communications, any filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and communications with investors. He also asked for documents and communications related to travel by anyone affiliated with the companies to the United Arab Emirates, Somalia or Kenya.

Omar’s 2025 financial disclosure identifies eStCru LLC, a California winery, and Rose Lake Capital LLC, an investment firm, as the entities in question.

Together, they showed at least a $5.9 million rise in reported value over a year, although the ranges in the filings make exact figures unclear.

The move is rare. House Ethics Committee rules generally assign investigations of lawmakers and their families to a bipartisan panel with equal numbers of Democratic and Republican members. Oversight has traditionally focused on officials outside Congress.

There is no evidence that Comer’s release cites criminal wrongdoing by Omar or Mynett. The congresswoman’s office has previously dismissed such scrutiny. Omar has said critics rely on unfounded claims.

On social media responding to comments from President Donald Trump, she wrote: “Your support is collapsing, and you’re panicking,” and “Years of ‘investigations’ have found nothing.”

Comer’s request sets a Feb. 19 deadline for records. Failure to comply could lead to a subpoena, GOP aides say.