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December 6, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to share my deep concern with H.Res. 894 and the way it fails to address the rise in hate speech and threats occurring in our country and around the world. Over the last several weeks, the House has rightly made efforts to condemn antisemitism and show support for the Jewish people.


December 1, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act. If passed, H.R. 5961 would destroy our credibility in negotiation for our nation moving forward on future diplomacy with Iran, putting the U.S.—and the world—in danger of a nuclearized Iran.   

Issues:Foreign Affairs

November 17, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my vote against Rep. Lawler’s amendment #114 to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill.

Issues:Appropriations & Budget

November 17, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 5894, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill before us today is unprecedented in many unfortunate ways.

Issues:Appropriations & BudgetEducationHealth CareHuman ServicesLabor

November 15, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), have sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing concern and calling for immediate action to protect the rights of children in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank.


November 14, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today after voting to avoid a federal government shutdown:


November 13, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today on House Republicans’ partisan Continuing Resolution proposal that brings our nation dangerously close to a shutdown:


November 10, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024. With this bill, House Republicans are enabling tax cheats, harming consumers, and inserting unacceptable right-wing policy riders.

Issues:Appropriations & Budget