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Congresswoman McCollum announced today she will welcome Tony Sanneh as her guest for President Joseph R. Biden's State of the Union address to the Joint Session of Congress on February 7, 2023.
Mr. Speaker, let's be clear about what this resolution is. A complete waste of time. This resolution is not about Stalin. It is not about Mao. It is not about Castro. It is not even about condemning the human rights abuses that many communist dictators throughout history have committed. Instead, the Republican majority has thrown together a poorly written, ill-conceived resolution so sloppy that it condemns socialism in all its forms.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) announced she has been named to serve on the Appropriations Committee in the 118th Congress:
"It is an honor to serve on the Appropriations Committee again this Congress," McCollum said. "I am ready to get back to work using this position to continue delivering for Minnesotans and for all Americans by making strategic investments in our nation's priorities. Alongside my fellow House Democrats, I'm focused on lowering costs, creating better-paying jobs, making our communities safer, and defending our freedoms.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after reintroducing the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act, legislation to permanently protect the Boundary Waters watershed from toxic sulfide-ore mining pollution:
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.
You can read my statement on the successful passage of the entire agreement here—including some of the highlights I'm most proud of securing after receiving input from local advocates, agency leaders, and experts.
In addition, I'm so excited to announce that all 15 of my office's Community Project Funding requests have been included and will be funded soon!
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: