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January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House Office of Management and Budget ordered a freeze on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memo publicized on Monday night, halting trillions of dollars of Congressionally-appropriated funds relied upon by millions of Americans.


January 25, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — On Friday, President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a halt to all United States foreign aid grants for 90 days, except for aid to Israel and Egypt. In response, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:


January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Thursday:

Issues: Foreign Affairs

January 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL, MN-04) announced on Tuesday morning that she reintroduced the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act, a bill she has championed for nearly a decade.


January 17, 2025
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — On Friday evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) congratulated Idrees Ahmad of Woodbury, Minnesota, for winning the 2024 Fourth Congressional District App Challenge.

January 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL, MN-04) announced on Thursday morning that she will continue serving on the House Appropriations Committee during the 119th Congress, the committee which funds the federal government.


January 16, 2025
Statements For the Record

I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports. 

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Women

January 16, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. 

Issues: Economy & Jobs Foreign Affairs

January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday afternoon, the Biden Administration announced that the government of Israel and terrorist organization Hamas agreed to a six-week ceasefire deal that will pause Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza and include the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

January 13, 2025
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 30.

Issues: Homeland Security & Immigration