Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday morning, Congresswoman Betty McCollum announced several federal grants that will benefit Minnesotans across the Twin Cities metro. The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was passed when Democrats controlled Congress and was signed into law by President Biden in 2021, aims to improve mobility, connectivity, and sustainability of transportation options in the Twin Cities metro area.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation and Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after being sworn in to represent Minnesota’s Fourth District in the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Sunday evening after the Carter Center announced the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of President Carter. His love of America and all of humanity was apparent throughout his lifelong public service as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, as Governor of Georgia, and as President of the United States.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Following news of the passing of former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic at the age of 62, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement:
“My prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Kari Dziedzic. Minnesota is a better place thanks to her exemplary leadership. Kari’s public service helped make Minnesota a more welcoming, inclusive, and prosperous state for all, and her determined spirit inspired many, including me.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday evening, the U.S. House approved a short-term government funding measure by a vote of 366-41 that will keep the government open through March 14. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday evening, the U.S. House approved a short-term government funding measure by a vote of 366-34 that will keep the government open through March 14. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday evening, the U.S. House voted in a bipartisan fashion to defeat a temporary spending bill negotiated among Republican factions that would have extended the U.S. debt by trillions of dollars to make room for tax cuts for the wealthy. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement in response to the decision by House Republicans to abandon bipartisan legislation to keep the federal government open through March 14:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a vote by the House Democratic caucus to elect Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Wednesday after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):