Appropriations & Budget
Crafting a federal budget that fosters economic opportunity, invests in the future, and upholds fiscal responsibility is one of Congress' most important roles. As a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, I work every day to bring a common sense, Minnesota perspective to our federal budget.
As Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I work to ensure that our service members are the most skilled and best trained and equipped fighting force in the world. As the Chair of the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I have prioritized protecting clean air and water, wild lands, and our nation's natural and cultural legacy for future generations.
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement today after visiting the Radio Shop in Saint Paul, where members of the Saint Paul Police Department were receiving new portable radio equipment and training to help keep our community safe:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) traveled to South Korea and Japan this week in her role as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D). She released the following statement today:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the House passed the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, is in Finland and Norway this week to review U.S. and NATO defense posture and discuss allied security needs in Scandinavia as Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine continues:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) secured language in the report accompanying the Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations law directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work with federal partners and stakeholders to develop a Mississippi River Restoration and Resiliency Strategy (MRRRS).
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after voting for the six-bill FY 23 Appropriations package, H.R. 8294, which passed the House:
Dear Fourth District Constituent,
As we collectively process all of the news from this last week – especially the Supreme Court's extreme decisions impacting reproductive freedom and environmental rollbacks, among others – I also want to take this opportunity to update you on some positive developments in my role as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill and report today, including three Community Project Funding (CPF) requests made by Congresswoman McCollum to benefit Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and the House Appropriations Committee voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill and report today, including four Community Project Funding (CPF) requests made by Congresswoman McCollum to benefit Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and the House Appropriations Committee voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and report today, including two Community Project Funding (CPF) requests made by Vice Chair McCollum to benefit Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District: