Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
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Recent News About Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
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McCollum Votes No on Republican Defense Authorization Bill with Extreme Riders
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)
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McCollum Statement on Transfer of Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
The decision by the Biden administration to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine is unnecessary and a terrible mistake.
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McCollum Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Biden v. Nebraska
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
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McCollum, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD
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.
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Ranking Member McCollum Remarks at FY 24 Defense Appropriations Full Committee Markup
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.
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House Republicans Pass Divisive Defense Bill that Reduces America’s Readiness
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.
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House Republicans Advance 2024 Defense Funding Bill That Divides, Reduces Readiness Rather Than Secures
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.
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House Republicans’ Defense Funding Bill Divides, Reduces Readiness Rather Than Secures
McCollum: Extremist riders will have disastrous recruitment and retention consequences
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McCollum Statement on Unsealed Indictment Against Former President Trump
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today after the 37-count indictment against former President Donald J. Trump was unsealed:
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McCollum Statement on Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default, Protect American Economy
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.
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McCollum Statement in Observance of Memorial Day 2023
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Memorial Day:
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McCollum Holds the House Floor to Prevent a Devastating Default
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.
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Rep. McCollum, Sen. Durbin Request Biden Administration Plan for PFAS Essential Use Replacements
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.
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McCollum No Vote on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act (Child Deportation Act)
For decades, the U.S. immigration system has needed to be fixed. Every step of the way, Republicans failed to work with Democrats on effective solutions, instead blocking meaningful reform efforts for the past 20 years. The crisis we face now is in large part because of that. H.R. 2 is not the solution.
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McCollum Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) celebrates the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District:
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McCollum Reintroduces the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and colleagues have reintroduced the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act for the 118th Congress.
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McCollum and Tlaib Working to Prevent Default, Invest in America
U.S. Representatives Betty McCollum (MN-04) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) are working to prevent a default on the debt that would cause devastating impacts on working families in Minnesota while protecting vital investments that lower costs and create better paying jobs.
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McCollum Votes No on GOP's Default on America Act
Threatening Health Benefits for Veterans Across-the-board cuts jeopardize funding for Veterans Affairs health benefits that support the 25,000 veterans in MN-04. This can cause delayed care and missed appointments that worsen health outcomes for our nation’s veterans.