Veterans

Information regarding my stance on Veterans' issues.

McCollum Statement on Memorial Day 2018
May 24, 2018
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:

Issues: Defense & National Security Veterans
McCollum Statement on Passage of FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
McCollum Floor Remarks Supporting FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act
March 22, 2018
Press Release
"By investing in critical priorities like education, election integrity, housing, infrastructure, public safety, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and veterans’ health care, this legislation keeps Minnesota and our entire country safe, strong, and moving forward."
Issues: Agriculture & Nutrition Appropriations & Budget Arts & Humanities Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Education Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Health Care Homeland Security & Immigration Human Services Labor Native Americans Seniors Transportation & Infrastructure Veterans Women
Testimony From Minnesotans on Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Appropriations Priorities
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, heard testimony from Minnesota community and nonprofit leaders about their budget and appropriations priorities at a public meeting in the Minnesota State Senate Office Building on Friday, March 9, 2018.
McCollum Statement on Veterans Day 2017
November 9, 2017
Press Release
“On Veterans Day, we set aside time to honor the service of the courageous women and men who have served as soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and in the Merchant Marine. At the same time, we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices made by their family and loved ones."
Issues: Veterans
McCollum Statement on Memorial Day 2017
May 26, 2017
Press Release
As we observe Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We keep faith with the families, loved ones, comrades, and friends that they have left behind.
Issues: Defense & National Security Veterans
Veterans
These links, numbers and addresses offer resources and assistance for veterans and their families.
McCollum Statement Honoring the Life of Dr. Frank J. Indihar
November 29, 2016
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, my dear friend, Frank J. Indihar, MD passed away on October 23, 2016. He leaves a legacy of both medical excellence and committed service to my community, the state of Minnesota, and our nation.

Issues: Health Care Veterans
McCollum Statement on Veterans Day 2016
November 10, 2016
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement ahead of the observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11:

“For more than 200 years, the United States Armed Forces have bravely served and sacrificed to protect the ideals that we value and the freedoms that we cherish as Americans.

Issues: Veterans
McCollum Applauds COPS Grant to Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute
October 6, 2016
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) applauded a $100,000 grant to the New Brighton-based Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute to train law enforcement officers to de-escalate situations involving military veterans in crisis.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Veterans
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