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June 15, 2023

During today’s House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2024 Defense funding bill, House Democrats highlighted how Republicans are failing to invest in the issues that matter most to our men and women in uniform. Instead of focusing on national security, the bill includes irrelevant, harmful policy riders that divide our nation.


June 14, 2023

House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft 2024 Defense funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. Instead of investing in our national security and the issues that matter most to our men and women in uniform, the bill includes irrelevant, harmful policy riders that divide our nation.


Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J.Res.44.

This resolution seeks to repeal reasonable restrictions on deadly weapons, at a time when gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and youth in the United States.


Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my vote against H.R. 3099, the Special Envoy for Abraham Accords Act.  

Issues: Foreign Affairs

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June 9, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the 37-count indictment against former President Donald J. Trump was unsealed:


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May 31, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement (H.R. 3746):


Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Peter L. Gove. Peter will be recognized later this week by his colleagues, friends, and family for his more than 50 years of exceptional leadership to conserve Minnesota's environment, especially its rivers and national parks.


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May 25, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Memorial Day:


May 25, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) joined fellow Democrats on the House floor to demand the House Republican majority do their jobs and pay America’s bills.  


Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Mr. Speaker, this bill is not a solution to the proliferation of Fentanyl Related Substances (FRS) in America. We need legislation that will actually save lives while stopping illicit drug sales.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice