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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.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, praised House colleagues for passing the critical omnibus appropriations package to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023. Having also passed the U.S. Senate, the bill now goes to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.

On Monday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) held a virtual event to congratulate Coolsjes and Riddhi Singhvi of Stillwater, Minnesota, for winning the 2022 Fourth Congressional District App Challenge. Their app, Smart Planner, was chosen by a panel of judges from the Fourth Congressional District. Designed to help users create and implement SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals, the app allows users to track their progress through goal milestones, set reminders, schedule evaluations from mentors, and integrate rewards for achieving a goal.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6^th Attack on the United States Capitol referred Donald J. Trump to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution:

"In Congress, I have a long history of championing human rights around the world. This includes a longstanding effort to support human rights in Ethiopia. Ongoing violence in Ethiopia directly impacts Minnesota families with loved ones living in the East African country. I applaud the recent ‘Pretoria' peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and leaders from Tigray, ending the bloody and cruel violence that left thousands of dead.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek a leadership position in the next Congress:

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

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after attending the National Parks Conservation Association's 20^th Anniversary National Parks Champions Luncheon honoring NPCA Board Emeritus and Event Founder Bill Walter: