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April 19, 2021
Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement on the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale:
"Walter Mondale was a global statesman, a national political leader, a remarkable legislator, and a man of tremendous moral authority. Walter and Joan were a fantastic couple who always represented Minnesota and our country with grace, class, and dignity.
"I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the Mondale family.

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April 15, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), released the following statement today after introducing the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, building upon legislation she introduced in the 115th and 116th Congresses to promote the human rights and safety of Palestinian children.


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April 13, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today:


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April 9, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement today after President Biden rolled out his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget outline:


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March 24, 2021

Congresswomen Betty McCollum (MN-04), Grace Meng (NY-06), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), joined by 32 House colleagues, issued a joint statement today highlighting the disproportionate impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women across America.

In the statement, the legislators write:

Issues: Women

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March 10, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today following the House passage of the American Rescue Plan, which will now be sent to President Biden's desk to be signed into law:


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February 13, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today:


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February 5, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:


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February 3, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden today requesting the White House and federal agencies ensure protections for one of our nation's most precious federal treasures, the 1.1 million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Wilderness.

In the letter, Congresswoman McCollum requests President Biden take the following actions:


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January 26, 2021

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after her confirmation as Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee by the House Democratic Caucus: