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Foreign Affairs

Information regarding my stance on Foreign Affairs issues.

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.

 


Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill. 

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs Human Services

June 5, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today on her participation in the bipartisan delegation to Normandy in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.


I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. 

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

February 9, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s National Security Memorandum on Safeguards and Accountability With Respect to Transferred Defense Articles and Defense Services: