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Washington, DC – Today, the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee released their draft bill for FY2016. Included in the legislation is a rider which would require the Secretary of the Interior to delist gray wolves in Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan from the list of endangered species. This rider, Section 121 of the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, provides for the delisting of gray wolves and would prohibit that rule from being subjected to future judicial review.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Statement for the Record
Honoring the Life and Service of Mendota Heights Officer Scott Patrick
May 13, 2015
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced H.R. 1796 the National Park and Wilderness Water Protection Act. Following that introduction, environmental leaders from Minnesota and around the nation praised the bill.
Rep. McCollum Introduces the National Park and Wilderness Waters Protection Act
Our nation has a long tradition of protecting extraordinary natural treasures. Next year we will celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service – 100 years of protecting iconic places like Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. I view my role in Congress as a steward of these special places and I am committed to protecting our national parks and wilderness areas so that for the next 100 years Americans can enjoy our nation’s natural treasures.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) joined Republican co-author Chris Smith (R-NJ) in introducing the Global Food Security Act of 2015. Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement regarding the legislation:
Washington - Today, Congress passed a clean, year-long funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement after its passage.
Washington - Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) issued the following statement after his address: