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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After beginning debate at 2:45am on Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Republicans’ massive budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on a vote of 215-214. All Democrats opposed the legislation. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement:
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum will host a Medicaid Town Hall on Saturday, May 31st at 11am. She will be joined by a panel of special guests to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Minnesota seniors, children, and working parents.
WHAT: Medicaid Matters to Minnesota Families Town Hall
WHEN: Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 11am
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday morning, the Department of Homeland Security announced that in one month it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effectively abandoning life-saving protections for over 11,000 Afghans who fled Taliban persecution after supporting U.S. military engagement in the region.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act.
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's oversight hearing on the United States Air Force and Space Force:
Good afternoon.
I would also like to welcome Acting Secretary Ashworth, Generals Saltzman and Allvin.
House Republicans just wasted another week in Washington with no legislation to show for it that would address our shrinking economy or rising cost of living.
Instead, they launched a series of attacks on a national park, an endangered species, and the ability of states to set strong standards to protect the air that we breathe.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum has announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Forest Service notified Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) permit holders that they will no longer be able to collect permits at two of their busiest ranger stations—the Kawishiwi Ranger Station in Ely and the Gunflint Station in Grand Marais. Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement in response:
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) reintroduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act (H.R.