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), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), today led a classified hearing with Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), and General Paul J. LaCamera, Commander of U.S. Forces Korea, United Nations Command, and Combined Forces Command.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), released the following statement today after the introduction of legislation to provide additional U.S. assistance to Ukraine:
At its 14th annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner tonight, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is proud to celebrate the conservation achievements of Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Representative Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), and Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha's U.S. marine business unit and a tireless advocate for fisheries management.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement ahead of President Biden's arrival in Minnesota, after the president proposed a $33 billion supplemental aid package for Ukraine and encouraged Congress to pass additional COVID-19 funding:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) reacted today after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has issued warning letters to 12 companies for selling over-the-counter (OTC) skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone that do not meet the requirements to be legally sold as OTC drugs.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, has landed in Europe with fellow subcommittee members Congressman John Carter (TX-31), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03).
The representatives released the following statements:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, today led a classified hearing with General Stephen. J. Townsend, Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM).
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, today led a classified hearing with Commander Admiral Charles A. Richard on the posture of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).
FY 2022 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Rep. McCollum has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Minnesota's Fourth District to the House Appropriations Committee. In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. McCollum has certified that she and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested. A list of submitted projects is below, in no particular order:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, today led a classified hearing to receive testimony from General Laura J. Richardson Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, ahead of the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process. The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility encompasses 31 countries and 16 dependencies and areas of special sovereignty, including the land mass of Latin America south of Mexico, the waters adjacent to Central and South America, and the Caribbean Sea.