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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today after House Republicans introduced a standalone Israel supplemental bill:
Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN) and Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the establishment of the first ever Congressional Caucus on Burma. This caucus was created to bolster congressional support for the Burmese people in their fight for democracy and human rights against the brutal military junta. The humanitarian crisis in Burma has risen to a level that urgently needs attention from congressional leaders.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, and H.R. 6976, a series of Republican messaging bills.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Mr. Speaker, this bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Let’s be clear about what this tax deal is: just another Republican handout to big corporations and oil companies. Congressional Republicans are claiming victory with this bill, touting the $600 billion in tax cuts for corporations if the corporate tax cuts in this bill are made permanent.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today after three U.S. soldiers were killed by drone strike in Jordan, echoing President Biden’s statement honoring their sacrifice:
Introduction and Government Funding Update
Thank you for joining me today and for your questions, which helped inform this discussion. Many of the questions that were submitted were on the topics of the Israel-Hamas War, the state of our democracy, and immigration, all of which I will address today.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after voting to pass the Continuing Resolution (Senate Amendment to H.R. 2872):
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. 957.
We have all seen what is unfolding on our southern border, and the humanitarian and security issues it raises. The complex problems facing our immigration system need comprehensive reform, not more rhetoric and demonization of immigrants.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: