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September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Co-Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Native American Caucus, along with House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.), U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S.


September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: 


September 9, 2025

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN), Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conversation, Research, and Biotechnology, and Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, re-introduced the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act to curb the theft of catalytic converters. 


September 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to reports of an Israeli strike on Qatar:


September 9, 2025
Statements For the Record

Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Delta Air Lines, a remarkable milestone for one of the world’s most innovative and enduring airlines.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

September 9, 2025
Statements For the Record

Ms. McCollum: Minnesotans are feeling the heat, literally. The Twin Cities have experienced 10 days over 90 degrees this summer, and wildfire smoke has resulted in 18 air quality alerts, nearing the record of 22 days in 2023. This is not a fluke. It’s a sign of a worsening climate crisis that threatens our life, health, safety and economic security.

Issues: Environment & Energy

September 4, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mister Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart in support of Representative Omar’s resolution honoring the victims of the devastating shooting that occurred last Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.


September 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday evening, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation honored the victims of the tragic shooting that took place last week at Annunciation Catholic Church by passing a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05).


August 28, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on a mass service during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School, killing two children and wounding 17 others.