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Ranking Member McCollum Remarks, as prepared
Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a Saint Paul firefighter who was taken from us much too soon. Captain Christopher Parsons was just 48 years old when he sustained a major medical event shortly after completing his shift and passed away late last week. His untimely passing is a deep and profound loss for his loved ones, fellow firefighters, and our entire City.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, and H.R. 1640, the Save Our Stoves Act. These bills are the latest Republican attempt to manufacture a crisis and reject commonsense rulemaking from the Biden administration. These bills are purposefully misleading and reject legitimate concerns about the threats gas stoves pose to our personal safety, public safety, and the energy efficiency of our homes.
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.
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.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the 37-count indictment against former President Donald J. Trump was unsealed:
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.