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Foreign Affairs

Information regarding my stance on Foreign Affairs issues.

October 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following reports of recent attacks by Israel Defense Forces on United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Southern Lebanon, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:

Issues: Foreign Affairs

October 9, 2024

One year ago, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 innocent Israelis, injured thousands, and took 251 hostages in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today we remember those who lost their lives, and demand that Hamas release the remaining hostages.  

Issues: Foreign Affairs

October 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement following reports of a barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Israel:


September 19, 2024
Statements For the Record

Studies have shown that 80% of investors want to invest in companies that consider climate risks, diverse hiring practices, and employee welfare. Investors know that these factors—referred to collectively as environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—impact the value of their investment and ownership of a given company. Yet, House Republicans have brought forward H.R.

Issues: Education Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Homeland Security & Immigration Women

September 19, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to a slate of Republican bills offered this week that will do more harm than good in defending the United States’ interests from the Chinese Communist Party.

Issues: Agriculture & Nutrition Economy & Jobs Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Health Care Homeland Security & Immigration Human Services

September 4, 2024

Following news reports of the death of six hostages in Gaza, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement:


Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my opposition to the speech given in this chamber by Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The speech given by the Prime Minister was outrageous. He disrespected his role as a foreign leader speaking before a joint session of Congress. He used the floor of the U.S.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

July 24, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released this statement following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress


July 23, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released the following statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech to Congress tomorrow.