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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today in response to Sec. Deb Haaland's formal Public Lands Order [#]:

"Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed a Public Land Order today officially withdrawing more than 225,000 acres from mineral leasing – a move that will protect the Boundary Waters, which sits within the Rainy River watershed, from the dangers of toxic sulfide-ore mining pollution and will preserve America's most visited wilderness area for the next generation.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

"Today we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work for justice. Dr. King gave his life for this work to create a better, fairer future for all Americans. As our nation continues to battle the dark forces of white supremacy and systemic racism, we must all reflect on how each of us can help advance the work of racial and economic equality and justice for all.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, announced today that Josh Straka will be her chief of staff following the retirement of Bill Harper on January 6. Straka takes on the role after serving as her district director for the past 20 years. McCollum also announced that Katie Connolly will be her district director. Connolly has served as her Minnesota scheduler and office manager since 2015.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 conference agreement, and President Biden signed it into law. The agreement includes funding for all 15 of Rep. McCollum's requested Community Projects that will directly benefit the Fourth District.

Within the Energy and Water portion of the agreement, McCollum's CPF was included to bring in $2.2 million for energy efficiency at Como Zoo in St. Paul:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 conference agreement, and President Biden signed it into law. The agreement includes funding for all 15 of Rep. McCollum's requested Community Projects that will directly benefit the Fourth District.

Within the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies portion of the agreement, McCollum secured $3.93 million across two projects to improve water quality in the East Metro:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 conference agreement, and President Biden signed it into law. The agreement includes funding for all 15 of Rep. McCollum's requested Community Projects that will directly benefit the Fourth District.

Within the Commerce-Justice-Science portion of the agreement, two of McCollum's CPFs were included, totaling $3.6 million to boost community safety in the East Metro:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 conference agreement, paving the way for President Biden to sign it into law. The agreement includes funding for all 15 of Rep. McCollum's requested Community Projects that will directly benefit the Fourth District.