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February 21, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 21, 2013) - Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and several policy makers traveled with the global poverty-fighting organization CARE on a Learning Tour to South Sudan and Tanzania to better understand the challenges and solutions to food security and nutrition in each country.


February 12, 2013

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.


February 11, 2013
Speech

In 2012, our country suffered 16 mass shootings with 151 fatalities. The brutal trend is a symptom of a larger problem: widespread gun violence. All Members of Congress have a duty to their constituents to address specific legal loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to commit violent acts with guns.

Throughout the 113th Congress, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) will advocate for legislation aimed at making our communities safer while protecting the rights of responsible gun owners.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Human Services

February 11, 2013

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov


February 6, 2013

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov


January 30, 2013

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas (McCollum), (202) 225-6631

Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) was elected as the Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus. She will join Republican Co-Chair Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) in ensuring that the Native American community has a direct voice in Congress.


January 30, 2013

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2013
Contact: Matthew Hilgart, (202) 579-4905 matthew.hilgart@mail.house.gov


January 30, 2013

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2013
Contact: Matthew Hilgart, (202) 579-4905 matthew.hilgart@mail.house.gov

Saint Paul, MN – On Wednesday, January 30st, Congresswoman Betty McCollum presented the Silver Medal Congressional Award to Gabriela Anderson, a constituent of the 4th District and resident of Saint Paul, MN, for her extensive volunteerism and commitment to the community.