Defense & National Security
Ensuring national security is one of the primary Constitutional responsibilities of Congress. In the 21st Century, America needs a flexible military that is able to confront emerging threats, such as terrorism, growing regional instability, the spread of nuclear weapons, and the emergence of cyber warfare.
As the Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I support smart and strategic investments in our national defense that ensure our service members are the most skilled and the best trained and equipped fighting force in the world. I am also focused on improving military health care, ending military sexual assault, and supporting international military-to-military cooperation to prevent conflicts.
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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:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05), and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) have introduced the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R.
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2023 Defense bill. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded its passage on a 32-26 vote. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community, including the Services, Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency.
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), led by Chair McCollum, today approved the fiscal year 2023 Defense funding bill. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community, including the Services, Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency.
For 2023, the bill provides total funding of $761.681 billion, an increase of $32.207 billion above 2022. It is in line with President Biden's budget request, a funding level endorsed by the Secretary of Defense.
The legislation:
The House Appropriations Committee and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Defense funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community, including the Services, Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), issued the following statement after voting for the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act and President Biden announced he will invoke the Defense Production Act to address the infant formula shortage:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), issued the following statement today after Sweden and Finland officially applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
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: