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Civil Rights & Justice

April 17, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

April 17, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, which does nothing to protect voting rights.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

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My fellow Democrats and I in the U.S. House are defending civil rights, the rule of law, and the Constitution against illegal actions taken by unelected billionaire Elon Musk and his enabler President Trump.  As a Member of Congress, I do not have standing to file lawsuits against the federal government. Only the Speaker of the House can file lawsuits on behalf of Congress.


February 13, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition H.R. 35.

This bill is a solution that has already been addressed in law. Right now, the House of Representatives has important work to do. The deadline to fund the government is one only month away, and the price of eggs is skyrocketing under President Trump. But instead of addressing these problems, Republicans put forward the same messaging bill we voted on last Congress. 

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Homeland Security & Immigration

January 16, 2025
Statements For the Record

I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports. 

Sports should be safe, accessible, and fair for everyone. Participating in sports helps young people develop skills like leadership and teamwork and builds their self-esteem. All children, no matter their gender, should have the opportunity to develop these skills in a supportive community. 

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Women

September 25, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8205, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. 

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs

September 19, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this six-month Continuing Resolution and the accompanying SAVE Act.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Homeland Security & Immigration

August 1, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced on Thursday that she introduced a bipartisan resolution designating July as Disability Pride Month. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of inclusion and celebrates the contributions to the arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, and law made by people with disabilities.


July 1, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released this statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Trump v. United States:


June 24, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today on the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs Decision.