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June 12, 2016

Following the early morning attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement:


June 7, 2016

Today, a bipartisan group of 18 House members – led by Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Trent Franks (R-AZ) – wrote to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him to prioritize religious freedom in India during his meeting tomorrow with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially in light of ongoing violence and harassment against religious minorities, including Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, an


June 6, 2016

Congresswoman Betty McCollum today submitted an amendment to the Legislative Branch appropriations bill to prohibit funding for the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and end House Republicans’ witch hunt against health care providers — including Planned Parenthood — and scientific researchers.


June 6, 2016

For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is a special time of year marked by fasting, prayer, and family. It is a time for spiritual renewal with God and for reflection on the teachings of Islam.


June 1, 2016

Congresswoman Betty McCollum visited Afton on Wednesday, June 1, to tour local businesses and meet with elected officials.


May 30, 2016

On Monday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum attended Memorial Day ceremonies hosted by the American Legion Post 39 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur O. Haukland Post 1350 at Lakeview and Evergreen Cemeteries in North St. Paul, as well as the Sailors Lost at Sea Memorial ceremony hosted by the Keep Zimmer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1782 in White Bear Lake.


May 25, 2016

On Wednesday, the House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee conducted a markup of the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior-Environment appropriations bill. As the lead Democrat on the committee, Congresswoman McCollum delivered this opening statement:

Thank you Mr. Chairman.


May 24, 2016

Following today’s release of the fiscal year 2017 Interior-Environment appropriations bill draft — which is intended to fund vital programs that protect our nation’s natural and cultural resources — Interior-Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Betty McCollum (D-MN) issued the following statement:


May 23, 2016

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) met this afternoon with executives from Antofagasta, the Chilean-based parent company of Twin Metals, regarding the company’s mining leases in the Rainy River Drainage Basin. After the meeting, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:


May 19, 2016

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) voted against the Military Construction-VA appropriations bill today and released the following statement: