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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to a slate of Republican bills offered this week that will do more harm than good in defending the United States’ interests from the Chinese Communist Party.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this six-month Continuing Resolution and the accompanying SAVE Act.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives voted in a bipartisan fashion to reject Republicans’ extreme continuing resolution (CR) that would have curtailed Americans’ voting rights while providing insufficient funding for key agencies and government functions. The proposal failed on a vote of 202-220.
The legislation:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Introduces Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
Legislation Would Establish Protections for Many Animals not Currently Covered under the Animal Welfare Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:
“Twenty-three years ago today, the United States endured an unimaginable tragedy on September 11, 2001. Today, we honor those who died, the courage of the heroes who responded, and the American people whose spirit lives on.
Following news reports of the death of six hostages in Gaza, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement:
"Hamas’ murder of Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other Israeli hostages is devastating. My heart goes out to their families. I stand with families demanding that the Netanyahu government reach a hostage release and ceasefire agreement immediately. The remaining hostages must come home alive, and the unbearable conflict in Gaza must end."
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced on Thursday that she introduced a bipartisan resolution designating July as Disability Pride Month. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of inclusion and celebrates the contributions to the arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, and law made by people with disabilities.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my opposition to the speech given in this chamber by Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The speech given by the Prime Minister was outrageous. He disrespected his role as a foreign leader speaking before a joint session of Congress. He used the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to make blatantly political attacks on American citizens who disagree with his policies. He also made a full endorsement of former President Trump.