McCollum Condemns President Trump’s Failure to End His Spiraling Iran War

Condemned Trump's Iran war as spiraling and lacking clear objectives.

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Ranking Member McCollum Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq

Praised U.S. withdrawal from Iraq after two decades, reaffirming her 2002 vote against the war.

“Today marks the end of America’s military mission in Iraq with the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve and withdrawal of the last remaining U.S. forces from Iraqi territory. More than 23 years ago, America began the war in Iraq based on lies.”

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Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Action to Take Back $810 Million That Congress Invested in Health Care and Housing

Condemned Trump administration's $810 million rescission of health care and housing funds.

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Congresswoman McCollum, Senator Tina Smith Secure Funding for Local Water Infrastructure

Secured $1.092 million EPA grant for Gem Lake water infrastructure.

“In the East Metro, we understand just how vital safe drinking water is to the health of our community”

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Honoring Pearson's Candy Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the employees and many fans of Pearson's Candy Company, the 117-year old candy producer which has been making its iconic Nut Goodie and Salted Nut Roll candies at its manufacturing facility in Saint Paul since 1957. Last month, Pearson's announced that it will be…

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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers

Voted against bill granting expanded tariff powers to the president.

“For a president who says he supports Ukraine, he has inexplicably delayed release the $400 million dollars that Congress appropriated last spring to support Ukraine. President Trump must immediately release these funds that are so desperately needed to defend Ukraine from Russia’s aggression.”

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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Motion to Table Trump Impeachment

Voted present on motion to table Trump impeachment resolution.

“The House of Representatives has a duty under the Constitution to hold a president accountable for illegal conduct. This obligation begins with a transparent process of Congressional hearings, investigations, and subpoenas.”

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Representatives McCollum and Van Epps Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish pilot program for domestic critical mineral processing.

“Securing a domestic critical mineral supply chain is essential for manufacturing clean energy technologies”

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Congresswoman McCollum Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

Reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and their lasting impact.

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open

Voted for continuing resolution to fund federal government through December 11.

“I voted for this bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating through December 11th because Americans deserve certainty that the government services they rely on will be there for them.”

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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025. This bill would condition federal funding based on a university's choices regarding investments, procurement, partnerships, and other institutional activities in Israel and the West Bank.…

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Honoring Minnesota State Senator Sandy Pappas

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the distinguished career of Minnesota State Senator Sandy Pappas on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years of public service in the Minnesota Legislature. First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1984 and to the Minnesota Senate in 1990, Senator…

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Agoa Extension Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this continuing resolution, and I thank the chair and the ranking member for bringing it to the floor for us to have a vote on. Congress knows that CRs are not the way to fund the Federal Government. They are ineffective. They are inefficient in so many ways. Yet,…

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum to Highlight High Costs, Reduced Coverage for Minnesotans at Gillette Children’s Health Care Discussion

Hosted health care roundtable to discuss high costs and reduced coverage from Republican budget law.

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum Commends Governor Walz’s Executive Order Banning Mining Near the Boundary Waters

Commended Governor Walz's executive order banning mining near the Boundary Waters.

“I commend Governor Walz’s bold leadership in issuing this executive order that protects the pristine waters of the Boundary Waters and its watershed, and honors our Tribal treaty obligations for generations to come.”

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Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day

Reintroduced bipartisan resolution to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day.

“Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities and our economy”

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Representative Kay Granger

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of The Honorable Kay Granger of Texas. Representative Granger was a trailblazer. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Texas and the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. During her…

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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Servicemembers Aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

Criticized Pentagon leadership and Trump's foreign policy regarding USS Abraham Lincoln conditions.

“I have been demanding answers from the Pentagon for weeks about the conditions not only on the U.S.S. Lincoln, but also the U.S.S. Ford”

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Honoring the Contributions of Nina Ozlu Tunceli

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nina Ozlu Tunceli on the occasion of her retirement. For more than three decades, Nina has been one of the most tireless and effective advocates for the arts in America. Nina understands something fundamental: not only do the arts enrich our lives, they are also a…

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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Suspected Iranian Involvement in Attack on Minnesota’s Water Infrastructure

Responded to suspected Iranian cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, calling for federal cybersecurity measures.

“This incident demonstrates that Minnesota’s municipalities, businesses, and residents must be prepared not only to ward off cybersecurity threats from cybercriminals, but also from terrorist organizations and nation-states”

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CONGRESSWOMAN BETTY McCOLLUM INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH RESOLUTION

Rep. McCollum introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing July as Disability Pride Month.

“Every July, we celebrate the resilience, talent, and leadership of Americans with disabilities”

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McCollum Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution

Supported bipartisan House passage of Iran War Powers Resolution to end Trump war.

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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act

Voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, citing culture war provisions and unauthorized Iran war.

“Our service members and their families deserve a bipartisan NDAA that respects everyone’s service to our nation and does not contain right-wing culture war policy provisions. Unfortunately, that is not the type of NDAA House Republicans have advanced.”

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Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Massie Amendment

Voted against amendment to cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, citing concerns about broad language affecting humanitarian assistance.

“However, I cannot support Mr. Massie’s amendment as I have serious concerns that with the way it is so broadly written. As drafted, other foreign assistance—including vital assistance to Palestinians—could be cut off as well.”

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Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Released statement mourning Senator Lindsey Graham's passing.

“I offer my sincere condolences to Senator Graham’s family, his colleagues, and his many friends. Though Senator Graham and I sat on different sides of the aisle, we found common ground in our shared commitment to our Ukrainian allies and their fight to defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression.”

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