Press Releases

McCollum Statement on Trump Administration's Emergency Supplemental Funding Request

November 17, 2017

“The Trump administration’s latest supplemental request is woefully inadequate. I am appalled that the Trump administration wants to make people suffering in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands wait even longer to rebuild their homes and lives. The request also fails Florida, Texas, and those impacted by the wildfires in California. Our fellow Americans deserve better."

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Environment & Energy

McCollum Statement on House Passage of Trump-GOP Tax Scam

November 16, 2017

Press Release

“The Trump-GOP tax scam singles out Minnesotans for higher taxes by ending the state and local tax deduction, punishes people with high medical bills by eliminating the medical expense deduction, and even makes it harder for students and families to pay for college. This bill will explode the federal debt, guaranteeing that Republicans will move forward with cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and eventually Social Security."

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Economy & Jobs Education Health Care Human Services Seniors

McCollum Statement on Allegations Against Senator Franken

November 16, 2017

Press Release

“The Senate Ethics Committee should conduct a formal inquiry into the disturbing allegations made against Senator Franken. The account and photo released today can only be described as completely inappropriate.”

McCollum Introduces Legislation to Promote Human Rights for Palestinian Children

November 14, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today introduced legislation— the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act, H.R. 4391 — to prevent United States tax dollars from supporting the Israeli military's ongoing detention and mistreatment of Palestinian children. The full text of the bill can be found here.

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on Veterans Day 2017

November 9, 2017

Press Release

“On Veterans Day, we set aside time to honor the service of the courageous women and men who have served as soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and in the Merchant Marine. At the same time, we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices made by their family and loved ones."

Issues: Veterans

McCollum Floor Remarks Opposing House Republicans’ Tax Scam

November 8, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered remarks on the House Floor today in strong opposition to House Republicans’ tax bill, which increases taxes on many middle class families to provide giveaways to big corporations and billionaires.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Opposes House Republicans’ Tax Attacks on College Students and Their Families

November 7, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today urged her colleagues to oppose House Republicans' tax bill that makes higher education more expensive for students and working families in Minnesota and across the United States. According to their own estimates, House Republicans' bill will increase the cost of higher education to American students and their families by at least $65 billion over the next 10 years.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Education

McCollum Statement on House Republicans’ Tax Cuts for the Rich

November 2, 2017

Press Release

“As expected, House Republicans’ idea of tax reform is to force working families in Minnesota and across the United States to pay for a massive giveaway to billionaires, CEOs, and big corporations. Their bill hands the wealthiest Americans hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, slashes taxes on big corporations, and helps heirs and heiresses dodge taxes entirely."

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Statement on Indictment of Top Trump Advisers

October 30, 2017

Press Release

“The criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s top campaign aides confirm that illegal activity and unethical behavior proliferated in the President’s inner circle. Our worst fears about President Trump and his associates’ poor judgment and bad intentions have once again been confirmed."

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

McCollum Statement on Adoption of House Republicans’ Budget Resolution

October 26, 2017

Press Release

“Make no mistake: every Republican who voted for the budget today voted to raise taxes on working Minnesotans to fund a giveaway to the wealthiest Americans.”

Issues: Appropriations & Budget