Press Releases
Washington, DC – President Barack Obama today announced a $3.99 trillion request to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2016. The proposal prioritizes investments in education, infrastructure construction, workforce development, and national security. President Obama’s plan would reduce the federal budget deficit, end mandatory across the board budget cuts, and increase taxes on the profits of multinational corporations and the wealthiest Americans.
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement following the release of a video by the Islamic State (ISIS) depicting the beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto who had by held captive since October.
Washington, DC – Today, the Department of Interior and the Department of Education announced President Obama’s Native Youth budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2016. The recommendations announced today include $46 million for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) replacement school construction – an increase over the administration’s request for $3 million in FY 2015. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) worked to raise the FY2015 funding for BIE replacement school construction to $20 million through her position on the Appropriations Committee.
Washington, DC – Last week, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced legislation to reaffirm the right of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized Native American tribes.
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money on Cuba Broadcasting Act (H.R. 570) which would end U.S. taxpayer funding of Cuban television and radio networks. These networks have proven to be ineffective, small in their reach and they represent an outdated approach to our nation’s relationship with Cuba. Over the 30 years we have funded these efforts they have cost taxpayers $770 million. In 2015 Cuba broadcast will cost American taxpayers $27 million.
Washington, DC – This evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) will attend President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address with her guest, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Matt Kramer. In advance of the speech, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced a new course for American relations with Cuba. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement regarding that announcement:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement in advance of the vote on the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015:
Washington, DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Global Food Security Act of 2014, a bill which would take significant steps to fight hunger worldwide by empowering and supporting small-scale local farmers. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) was the lead Democratic sponsor of the bill which was authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). With over 800 million people worldwide suffering from hunger, this critical investment will improve the health of millions, help to stabilize developing nations, and improve American security.