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October 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following reports of recent attacks by Israel Defense Forces on United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Southern Lebanon, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:

Issues: Foreign Affairs

October 9, 2024

One year ago, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 innocent Israelis, injured thousands, and took 251 hostages in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today we remember those who lost their lives, and demand that Hamas release the remaining hostages.  

Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack unleashed a wider regional conflict that has inflicted widespread human suffering and triggered a humanitarian crisis where innocent children have paid the highest price.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

October 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement following reports of a barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Israel:


September 26, 2024
Statements For the Record

I rise in opposition to H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. This legislation would undermine some of the fundamental protections for our public lands, wildlife, and the role of public input in our land management decisions. 

Issues: Environment & Energy

September 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after voting in favor of a three-month continuing resolution (CR) to avert a government shutdown:


September 25, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8205, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. 

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs

September 20, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 136, the latest Republican attempt to put polluters over people and stifle innovation in cleaner transportation. 

Issues: Environment & Energy Transportation & Infrastructure

September 19, 2024
Statements For the Record

Studies have shown that 80% of investors want to invest in companies that consider climate risks, diverse hiring practices, and employee welfare. Investors know that these factors—referred to collectively as environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—impact the value of their investment and ownership of a given company. Yet, House Republicans have brought forward H.R.

Issues: Education Environment & Energy Foreign Affairs Homeland Security & Immigration Women

September 19, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this six-month Continuing Resolution and the accompanying SAVE Act.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Homeland Security & Immigration