Foreign Affairs
Information regarding my stance on Foreign Affairs issues.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my votes on bills passed through the House of Representatives under suspension of the Rules the week of October 30, 2023: H.Res. 559, H.R. 340, H.R. 3774, and H.Res. 798.
Thank you Ranking Member DeLauro.
Mr. Speaker, the United States faces two immense national security crises at one time.
Russia’s illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine,
and Israel’s military response to the barbaric Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7th.
Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.Res.771, the bipartisan resolution condemning the heinous October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas that have resulted in the senseless deaths of Israelis, Palestinians, and more than 30 American citizens. Hundreds remain missing and many are held hostage – including women, children, and even infants.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today following news reports that aid trucks are waiting to cross into Gaza:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today:
Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bipartisan resolution condemning the outrageous Hamas terrorist attacks that have resulted in the senseless deaths of Israelis, Palestinians, and more than 20 American citizens. Hundreds are missing and many are feared to be held hostage – including women, children, and even infants.
Joint Letters and Co-Sponsorships
Letter to Trump Administration: Palestinian Statehood
Letter to Trump Administration: Congressional Letter on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after Gaza militants fired rockets and attacked nearby areas in a surprise assault on Israel:
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition of H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act , 2024.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my vote against H.R. 3099, the Special Envoy for Abraham Accords Act.