House rejects Israel aid bill amid fight over bipartisan border package
By Summer Concepcion and Megan Lebowitz, NBC News
“‘This bill was introduced to get ahead of the Senate’s bipartisan security supplemental, which does address all of our national security priorities,’ [McCollum] said on the House floor.”
Push by Rep. Tom Emmer, other House Republicans to impeach U.S. Homeland Security secretary fails
By Ryan Faircloth, Star Tribune
“Democratic Reps. Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Dean Phillips voted against the measure.”
US lawmakers form Congressional Burma Caucus to encourage American intervention
By Fox News
“Republican Bill Huizenga of Michigan and Democrat Betty McCollum of Minnesota will chair the Congressional Burma Caucus, which the statement from the two lawmakers said was intended to bolster congressional support for the fight for democracy and human rights in the country also known as Myanmar.”
US lawmakers to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar
By Simon Lewis, Reuters
“Republican Bill Huizenga of Michigan and Democrat Betty McCollum of Minnesota will chair the Congressional Burma Caucus, which the statement from the two lawmakers said was intended to bolster congressional support for the fight for democracy and human rights in the country also known as Myanmar.”
Dems press Blinken on 'highly unusual' Israel weapons moves
By Connor O’Brien, POLITICO
“In addition to Warren, the letter was signed by Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Fifteen House Democrats also signed on, including Reps. Betty McCollum of Minnesota and Barbara Lee of California, the top Democrats on the House panels that control appropriations to the State Department and the Pentagon.”
Opinion: ‘Be the Match’ becomes NMDP: what it means and why congressional funding still matters
By Amy Ronneberg, MinnPost
“Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s Fourth District in Congress, has been a key advocate for this successful partnership through her former position as chair and now ranking member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. We are fortunate to have her in such a senior position in Congress to advocate for the needs of our community and our nation at large.”
McCollum Highlights Federal Support for St. Thomas Energy and Manufacturing Programs
By University of St. Thomas Newsroom
“McCollum, who served as chair of the U.S. House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee from 2021-23 and is now the ranking member, championed these St. Thomas programs and helped secure significant federal funding for them.”
George Santos expelled from Congress
By Eric McDaniel, MPR
“Republican Rep. Pete Stauber joined Minnesota Democratic Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar in voting “yes” to expel.”
Minnesota Republicans in Congress split over bill that would avoid government shutdown
By Ana Radelat, MinnPost
“‘For the second time in two months, House Democrats have prevented a shutdown of the federal government while the Republican Majority continues to let a handful of extremists in their conference dictate the agenda of the House of Representatives,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum”
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
By Nafi Soumare, Minnesota Reformer
“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum of the 4th District sent a letter to President Joe Biden Wednesday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a new strategy going forward.”
Group of Democrats urges Biden and Blinken to support a cease-fire in Gaza
By Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News
“The letter — signed by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Betty McCollum of Minnesota, Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, and 21 others, many of whom are members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus — said that the lawmakers were concerned about the intensifying war in Gaza.”
U.S. House pushes through Israel-only aid bill with dim future in Senate
By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer
"Minnesota Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum criticized Republicans for not including aid to Ukraine or humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza in the spending bill.”
Metro State forum addresses building Minnesota's cybersecurity workforce
By Heidi Wigdahl, KARE 11
"‘Last year we've seen escalating cyber attacks on our economy, our health care systems, our energy infrastructure, national security assets and even our democracy itself,’ said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), who referred to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.”
Blue Star Families and Wilderness Inquiry host event, announce partnership
By At Ease
"Championed by Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Military Families Outdoors brings together experts in military family engagement and inclusive outdoor recreation to ensure veterans and military families feel a sense of welcome and belonging in the lands their families serve to protect."
Counterpoint from Rep. Betty McCollum: GOP has only self to blame for House madness
Rep. Betty McCollum, Star Tribune
"‘On Oct. 3, when a Republican member of Congress introduced a motion to vacate the office of the speaker, I voted yes, and here's why.’"