Congresswoman Betty McCollum |Representing the 4th District of Minnesota

Statements and Updates on the Israel-Hamas War

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McCollum Condemns President Trump’s Failure to End His Spiraling Iran War

October 11, 2026

“The deadly attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport shows that President Trump’s war of choice in Iran is now dangerously spiraling throughout the region. Our U.S. servicemembers and our regional allies face increased attacks by Iranian-backed militias, because he has failed to present clear objectives and a plan to end this war.

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

Ranking Member McCollum Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq

October 1, 2026

Press Release

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman McCollum, ranking member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee released the following statement after U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq after two decades:

Issues: Defense & National Security

Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Action to Take Back $810 Million That Congress Invested in Health Care and Housing

September 28, 2026

Press Release

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — On Friday night, OMB Director Vought filed an illegal pocket rescission of Fiscal Year 2026 funds. This action follows the Trump administration’s illegal impoundment of nearly $5 billion in taxpayer dollars from Fiscal Year 2025. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:

Issues: Appropriations & Budget