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November 10, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Monday upon Senate passage of a continuing resolution that fails to extend tax credits that millions of Americans depend on to access affordable health care.


November 7, 2025

On Thursday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, released the following statement honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi upon her retirement announcement: 


October 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:


October 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) issued the following statement on Tuesday, October 7, two years after Hamas’ terrorist attack in Israel:

Issues: Foreign Affairs

October 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Friday in response to President Trump’s illegal cancellation of energy grants for states which voted against him in the 2024 presidential election: 


September 30, 2025

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated Republican government shutdown at midnight tonight:

“House Democrats have tried to keep government open and lower health care costs, but House Republicans stopped us. Republicans control the entire federal government: The House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Presidency. A two-thirds majority on the Supreme Court was appointed by Republican presidents.


September 30, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Civil Rights & Justice Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

September 30, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), and Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) are pressing Postmaster General Steiner not to relocate retail services from the downtown White Bear Lake Post Office. The current location is convenient, allowing customers to access its services without relying on transportation, and is well situated for local businesses.


September 26, 2025

Washington, D.C.  Sending thoughts and prayers is not enough. Congress needs to act to end gun violence. When we visit a federal facility, go to a concert, attend religious service, or go to school, we deserve to know that we’re safe.


September 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum introduced the Peace Corps Congressional Gold Medal Act on Tuesday, coinciding with the 64th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing of the Peace Corps Act. The legislation, which is co-led by Congressman John H. Rutherford (R-FL), would bestow the highest civilian award given by the United States Congress to over 250,000 Americans who’ve volunteered for the Peace Corps since its inception. 

Issues: Foreign Affairs