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McCollum Votes No on Republican Defense Authorization Bill with Extreme Riders

By St. Paul reporter report | Jul 14, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on July 14 after the House narrowly passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

McCollum Statement on Transfer of Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

By St. Paul reporter report | Jul 7, 2023

The decision by the Biden administration to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine is unnecessary and a terrible mistake.

McCollum Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Biden v. Nebraska

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 30, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision striking down President Biden’s student debt relief program

McCollum, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 26, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) have introduced the bipartisan Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Respect Act of 2023 (S. 1800; H.R. 3946). This legislation reauthorizes programs to help individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Ranking Member McCollum Remarks at FY 24 Defense Appropriations Full Committee Markup

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 23, 2023

I want to begin by recognizing the work of the staff. Jennifer Chartrand, Farouk Ophaso, and Jason Gray on the minority side. Ben Peterson and my Defense Fellow Michael Clark in my personal office. Johnnie Kaberle, and the majority staff, especially those that I had the pleasure of working with last Congress.

House Republicans Pass Divisive Defense Bill that Reduces America’s Readiness

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 22, 2023

House Republicans passed a Defense funding bill that divides the country, undermines national security, and includes provisions that fail to support service personnel. Instead of investing in our national security and the issues that matter most to our men and women in uniform, the bill includes irrelevant, harmful policy riders. House Democrats were united in their opposition, voting unanimously against the bill.

House Republicans Advance 2024 Defense Funding Bill That Divides, Reduces Readiness Rather Than Secures

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 15, 2023

House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2024 Defense funding bill, House Democrats highlighted how Republicans are failing to invest in the issues that matter most to our men and women in uniform. Instead of focusing on national security, the bill includes irrelevant, harmful policy riders that divide our nation.

House Republicans’ Defense Funding Bill Divides, Reduces Readiness Rather Than Secures

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 14, 2023

McCollum: Extremist riders will have disastrous recruitment and retention consequences

McCollum Statement on Unsealed Indictment Against Former President Trump

By St. Paul reporter report | Jun 9, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the 37-count indictment against former President Donald J. Trump was unsealed:

McCollum Statement on Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default, Protect American Economy

By St. Paul reporter report | May 31, 2023

Let me be crystal clear – the default crisis was manufactured by the GOP and was 100% avoidable. Democrats have been united in working to pay America’s bills without political stunts.

McCollum Statement in Observance of Memorial Day 2023

By St. Paul reporter report | May 26, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Memorial Day:

McCollum Holds the House Floor to Prevent a Devastating Default

By St. Paul reporter report | May 25, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) joined fellow Democrats on the House floor to demand the House Republican majority do their jobs and pay America’s bills.

Rep. McCollum, Sen. Durbin Request Biden Administration Plan for PFAS Essential Use Replacements

By St. Paul reporter report | May 22, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo today requesting information on how the Biden administration will use the opportunity provided by implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act to research alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals that have adverse effects on human health.

McCollum, Mace Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Link Between Nonprofit Sector and Federal Government

By St. Paul reporter report | May 15, 2023

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) have introduced the Nonprofit SEAT Act (H.R. 3245) to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its relationship with the federal government.

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