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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered remarks on national security at this morning’s House Democratic Caucus press conference with Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) and Vice Chairman Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.). Below are the Congresswoman’s remarks:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today applauded a multi-year, multi-million dollar United States Department of Education grant to Hamline University, as part of a joint initiative with the Minnesota Department of Education, for professional development activities that will enhance the instruction English language learners receive in Minnesota schools.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement after the terrorist attack in St. Cloud:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), the Democratic co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, and 18 House Democrats wrote today to President Barack Obama to urge greater consultation between the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Standing Rock Sioux over the route of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Today, the Minnesota congressional delegation urged support for Minnesota’s bid to host the 2023 World’s Fair. In a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, the Minnesota lawmakers highlighted the state’s innovative economy, welcoming community, and many accomplishments in promoting health and wellness.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement after the House passed the House amendment to S. 246, the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act by voice vote:

WASHINGTON — Ahead of this evening’s National Football League season opener, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, issued the following statement on the Washington football team’s racist name and mascot:

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered remarks on the Zika crisis on House Floor Wednesday afternoon. The Congresswoman’s remarks followed the House’s return from a seven-week recess called by House Republicans, the longest summer recess of the modern era. The Congresswoman’s full remarks are below and video is available here: