Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act, bicameral legislation to address the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the domestic supply chain. The use of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” has severely contaminated water sources and their surrounding environments across the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum voted yes on the bipartisan Massie-Khanna War Powers resolution (H.Con.Res.38), directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Wednesday after President Trump announced that U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the House floor opposing H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 (Click here to watch on YouTube):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform heard testimony from Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, and Reverend Mariah Tollgaard, Senior Minister at Hamline United Methodist Church. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement:
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s unlawful military strikes on Iran:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) invites high school students in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Announcing the competition, the congresswoman released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional delegation, issued the following statement after the State of the Union:
“Team USA made us proud as Americans – especially our fellow Minnesotans who led the nation to earn the most medals at this year’s games. They showed us all a shining example of what can happen through unity, hard work, and respect for others.