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Foreign Affairs

Information regarding my stance on Foreign Affairs issues.

April 28, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 39. This resolution is another Republican attack on President Biden’s climate goals that will harm American jobs and existing domestic solar projects. This is an unnecessary rush to insert ourselves into agency rulemaking before Congress has the full picture.

Issues: Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs

April 28, 2023
Statements For the Record

Ms. McCOLLUM: Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 311.

All people deserve safety, justice, equality, human rights, and the right to self-determination. No child anywhere should go to bed at night fearing ongoing violence.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Foreign Affairs

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March 22, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today:

Issues: Foreign Affairs

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As the world’s most powerful country, the United States has a responsibility to aggressively pursue initiatives that alleviate poverty, promote democracy and human rights, improve lives, and stabilize communities in the developing world.

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December 22, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, praised House colleagues for passing the critical omnibus appropriations package to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023. Having also passed the U.S. Senate, the bill now goes to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.


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September 30, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after introducing the Jamal Khashoggi Protection for Dissidents and Journalists Act of 2022 (H.R. 9064) in in the U.S. House with Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28):


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September 29, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after the House voted to pass the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8446), bipartisan legislation McCollum introduced with Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and HFAC Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX):


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August 1, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after President Biden's confirmation of the death of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. strike:


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August 1, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today: