Women
Everyone benefits when women and girls are valued and their participation is encouraged by society.
In Congress, I have worked to guarantee that all women have affordable, quality health care, including reproductive health care, without government interference. I am a strong supporter of enforcing equal pay for equal work and a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act. And I have worked with colleagues to help break the culture of silence surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault, including in our military, including by passing the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
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I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports.
Studies have shown that 80% of investors want to invest in companies that consider climate risks, diverse hiring practices, and employee welfare. Investors know that these factors—referred to collectively as environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—impact the value of their investment and ownership of a given company. Yet, House Republicans have brought forward H.R.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today on the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs Decision.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after learning former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder has passed away at 82:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today in recognition of International Women's Day and Women's History Month:
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.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) joined all 33 women's college presidents today, including St. Catherine University President Becky Roloff, at a luncheon to receive the Excellence Award in honor of her work to empower and support women's colleges.
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 (
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after voting for the Right to Contraception Act (H.R.