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September 4, 2024

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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August 1, 2024

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 in strong opposition to H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. This bill makes devastating cuts that will harm consumers, take us backwards in the green energy transition, and threaten good-paying, clean energy jobs.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Environment & Energy

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.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

July 24, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released this statement following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress


July 23, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released the following statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech to Congress tomorrow.

 


July 22, 2024

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the State of Minnesota will receive a $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. Minnesota is one of 25 grantees, representing the largest investment to date in community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.


Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7700, the Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act, and H.R. 7637, the Refrigerator Freedom Act. These bills are the latest Republican attempt to manufacture a crisis and reject commonsense rulemaking from the Biden administration.

Issues: Environment & Energy

July 1, 2024

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released this statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Trump v. United States:


Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 8752, the Republican FY25 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Defense & National Security