U.S. Rep. Betty Mccollum representing Minnesota's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Betty Mccollum representing Minnesota's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, who serves Minnesota’s 4th district, used her social media platform to comment on the ongoing government shutdown and issue a public scam warning in mid-October 2025.
On October 14, McCollum posted about the government shutdown, stating, “It’s clear that Republicans are uninterested in showing up to Washington to end the multi-week government shutdown they created. I’m in DC along with many of my Democratic colleagues as we fight to save the Affordable Care Act and re-open the government.” Later that day, she followed up with another message: “There's something really fishy going on in Washington. It's time for Congress to get back to work.”
The following day, on October 15, McCollum issued a public service announcement regarding fraudulent communications: “SCAM Alert: If you or a loved one receive a letter, text, or email from the U.S. Supreme Court encouraging cooperation with an ongoing legal proceeding, do not engage or provide info. To file a scam report and learn more from SSA: https://t.co/ubBzXZ8VFa”
Betty McCollum has represented Minnesota’s 4th District in Congress since 2001, after succeeding Bruce Vento. Before her tenure in Congress, she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001. Born in Minneapolis in 1954, McCollum currently resides in Saint Paul and holds a BA from St. Catherine University, which she earned in 1987.
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