Press Releases
"In Congress, I have a long history of championing human rights around the world. This includes a longstanding effort to support human rights in Ethiopia. Ongoing violence in Ethiopia directly impacts Minnesota families with loved ones living in the East African country.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek a leadership position in the next Congress:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of tomorrow's observance of Veterans Day:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after attending the National Parks Conservation Association's 20th Anniversary National Parks Champions Luncheon honoring NPCA Board Emeritus and Event Founder Bill Walter:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement today after visiting the Radio Shop in Saint Paul, where members of the Saint Paul Police Department were receiving new portable radio equipment and training to help keep our community safe:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Chair of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that her longtime chief of staff, Bill Harper, will end his congressional service on January 6, 2023. Harper began serving as chief of staff on January 3, 2001, Rep. McCollum's first day in Congress.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today on the 20th anniversary of the death of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) traveled to South Korea and Japan this week in her role as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D). She released the following statement today:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the House passed the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after introducing the Jamal Khashoggi Protection for Dissidents and Journalists Act of 2022 (H.R. 9064) in in the U.S. House with Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28):