Press Releases

House Appropriations Committee Adopts McCollum-Cole Amendment on Tribal Justice Funding

July 13, 2017

The House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment offered by Representatives Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) that protects tribal nations across the country from a drastic cut to their criminal and civil justice funds.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Civil Rights & Justice Native Americans

McCollum Proposes Amendment to Defund Trump’s Sham Election Commission

July 12, 2017

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“President Trump’s sham election commission exists to justify his outrageous falsehoods about ‘illegal voting’ and to further the Republican Party’s voter suppression agenda,” Congresswoman McCollum said. “This commission is an affront to our democracy and a waste of taxpayer dollars. The American people should not have to foot the bill to indulge President Trump’s Twitter rants and conspiracy theories.”

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

McCollum Opposes House GOP’s Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

July 12, 2017

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, voiced her opposition to House Republicans' fiscal year 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill during today's Subcommittee mark-up.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Environment & Energy

McCollum Opening Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

July 12, 2017

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I am deeply disappointed that the FY 2018 Chairman’s mark for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee cuts funding by $824 million below the FY 2017 enacted level. This level is too low and is a step in the wrong direction. These cuts mean that the needs of many important programs vital to protecting our nation’s natural and cultural resources will not be met.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Environment & Energy Native Americans

McCollum Secures Bipartisan Commitment for Action to Honor Military Contracts with Foreign-Born Recruits

June 29, 2017

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) secured commitments from House Republicans and Democrats today for action to ensure the Department of Defense upholds it commitments to foreign-born recruits who have signed enlistment contracts under the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program.

Issues: Defense & National Security Homeland Security & Immigration

McCollum Offers Amendment to Honor Commitments to Military Recruits

June 28, 2017

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With the Department of Defense considering a plan that could expose as many as 1,000 foreign-born American military recruits to deportation, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) will offer an amendment during tomorrow's House Appropriations Committee markup to ensure the Pentagon upholds contracts with foreign nationals who have signed up to serve the United States.

Issues: Defense & National Security Homeland Security & Immigration

McCollum Welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Minnesota

June 24, 2017

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Minnesota on Saturday and reiterated her strong support for the vibrant Tibetan-American community in the Twin Cities and her commitment to securing peace, justice, and human rights for the people of Tibet.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

McCollum Statement on 2017 LGBT Pride Month

June 23, 2017

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Each June, we celebrate LGBT Pride Month. We honor the contributions of LGBT Americans, we recognize the activism and energy of LGBT leaders in holding the United States to its highest ideals, and we reflect on our ongoing work to forge a more just and inclusive country.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

McCollum Statement on Senate Republicans’ Trumpcare Bill

June 22, 2017

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Just like House Republicans’ legislation, Senate Republicans’ Trumpcare bill takes away health care from children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities in order to give billionaires lavish tax breaks.

Issues: Health Care

McCollum, House Appropriations Committee Advance Full Funding for Arden Hills National Guard Readiness Center

June 19, 2017

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum and the House Appropriations Committee voted last week to approve $39 million for the construction of the Arden Hills National Guard Readiness Center. The Arden Hills National Guard Readiness Center is a critical project that will ensure our Minnesota National Guard units have the training and tools required to support our state and our country.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Defense & National Security