Betty McCollum

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

McCollum restated her opposition to President Trump's military strikes on Iran ordered on February 28, 2026, stating that the actions entered the nation into war without imminent threat or Congressional authorization.

McCollum rose in opposition to S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, stating it would force states to hand over voter rolls to the Department of Homeland Security, disenfranchise millions of women, and require burdensome documentary proof of citizenship to vote.

McCollum announced her opposition to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, stating it does nothing to stop what she characterized as dangerous and illegal activity by ICE and Border Patrol agents, and detailed concerns about Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.

McCollum spoke in opposition to H.J. Res. 142, which would override a tax reform made by the D.C. City Council, and stated she would vote to defend the rights of D.C. residents to govern themselves.

McCollum voted against continued funding for the Department of Homeland Security without real oversight and constraints on ICE and Border Patrol.

McCollum rose in support of the FY2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, stating that the legislation protects Democratic priorities, reasserts Congress's power of the purse, and allocates $5.5 billion for humanitarian assistance, $9.4 billion for State Department Diplomatic Programs, and $3.5 billion for global health programs while rejecting Republican policy riders on climate funding.

McCollum expressed support for the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, stating it provides a $2.4 billion increase over FY2025 to address rising energy costs, strengthen water infrastructure, and improve climate resilience, while protecting the Weatherization Assistance Program and clean energy investments.

McCollum spoke in opposition to H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, stating the bill does nothing to address the health care affordability crisis and contains failed ideas from previous GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

McCollum addressed the House for 1 minute and recited a poem about the expiration of ACA enhanced premium tax credits at the end of the year and the need for House Members to vote on a 3-year tax credit extension before the holiday recess.

McCollum rose in support of H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64, War Powers resolutions directing President Trump to remove U.S. military from hostilities in the Caribbean and against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.

McCollum voted present on the motion to table H. RES. 939, an impeachment resolution, because it did not meet the high standard for impeachment as it was brought to the floor mere hours after introduction without any investigative report.

McCollum rose in opposition to six permitting bills brought to the House Floor, stating they roll back environmental protections including the Clean Water Act and prioritize polluters over the American people.

McCollum rose in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and stated concerns about President Trump's alleged unlawful orders to the U.S. military, including strikes on maritime vessels in the Caribbean, federalization of National Guard units for domestic law enforcement, and violations of appropriations law by the Office of Management and Budget.

McCollum stated that she voted against an identical resolution in the previous Congress and would vote against it again today, expressing concerns that the resolution condemns socialism in all its forms including democratically elected officials and governments of NATO allies such as Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, and Sweden.

McCollum addressed the House for 5 minutes stating that she wants to ensure funding Congress passes is delivered to communities without being illegally cut or withheld by the Trump administration, and said House Republican leadership should not expect her vote if they proceed alone on Federal funding.

McCollum voted against H. RES. 713, a censure resolution against Representative Ilhan Omar, stating the resolution did not include quotes from Omar and sought to punish her for comments she never made.

McCollum stated she would vote against advancing H.R. 4553, the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, because its cuts would harm Minnesota and the nation.

McCollum issued a statement mourning the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis that killed two children and wounded 17 others, and called on President Trump and Congress to enact common sense gun safety laws to end gun violence.

McCollum rose in support of Representative Omar's resolution honoring the victims of the shooting that occurred on August 27 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, and included in the Congressional Record a news article from the Minnesota Star Tribune profiling some of the victims.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 3633, S. 1582, and H.R. 1919, stating that while not opposed to cryptocurrency itself, these bills fail to establish effective regulatory frameworks and would expose consumers to harmful practices, enable conflicts of interest involving President Trump and his family, consolidate power among Big Tech companies, and stifle innovation at the Federal Reserve.

McCollum rose as the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro) and moved to strike the last word during consideration of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

McCollum rose in opposition to H. Res. 516 and stated that the resolution was partisan, failed to recognize the escalatory deployment of the National Guard and active-duty Marines by President Trump, perpetuated a false narrative about Democratic elected officials in California, and incorrectly claimed that local officials did not adequately respond to the riots.

McCollum stated that she would vote to table H. RES. 537, an impeachment resolution introduced by Congressman Green, because it was drafted in isolation by one member and rushed to the floor without the deliberate investigative process and coordination that impeachment requires.

McCollum delivered a speech on June 27, 2025, condemning the January 14th attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, calling for unity and the rejection of political violence, and discussing Speaker Emerita Melissa Hoffman's legislative accomplishments including free school meals, paid family leave, and protected reproductive rights.

McCollum addressed the House for 1 minute to express condolences for the deaths of Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, and to pray for Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they recover.

McCollum rose in strong opposition to H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, stating that the bill undermines bipartisan American values by attacking public media funding and rescinding over $8.3 billion in foreign assistance including food aid, emergency services, and PEPFAR.

McCollum rose in opposition to S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, stating that the bill would permanently criminalize all Fentanyl Related Substances based on molecular structure and impose harmful mandatory minimum sentences that decades of research shows are ineffective in slowing illicit drug flow or reducing overdose rates.

McCollum opposed H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, voting present on H.R. 884 and no on H.R. 2096 and H.R. 2056, stating that Congress should not repeal local Washington, D.C. laws regarding noncitizen voting, police discipline authority, and police resource allocation.

McCollum stated she would vote in support of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act of 2025, while expressing concern that the Trump administration is dismantling mental health and substance use treatment programs that the legislation authorizes.

McCollum rose in the House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the resettlement of more than 1 million Southeast Asian refugees to the United States, highlighting the contributions of Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities in Minnesota.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, stating that current protections against Chinese intellectual property theft through Confucius Institutes have worked and that Congress should not place additional burdens on colleges, universities, and their students.

McCollum voted against five Congressional Review Act resolutions on the House floor that week, which targeted regulations on motor vehicle use in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, EPA decisions on air pollution reduction, and the listing status of the longfin smelt.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, stating that the bill would disenfranchise millions of Americans by requiring burdensome documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections and would particularly burden married women and others whose names do not match their birth certificates.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025, stating that the bill would prevent federal district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions against executive orders and policies that violate constitutional rights.

McCollum stated on the House floor on April 9, 2025, that she was joining every Democrat in opposing the Republican budget resolution for fiscal year 2025 because it proposed devastating cuts to healthcare, education, and food assistance while providing tax breaks for billionaires, and she announced she would vote no on the resolution.

McCollum voted in opposition to H.R. 1048, voted against Amendment 5 from Rep. Tlaib, and voted present on Amendment 6 from Rep. Tlaib because of concerns about burdensome requirements on higher education institutions, due process protections, and the need for clear definitions in the legislation.

McCollum submitted a statement to the Congressional Record on March 18, 2025, describing the negative impacts of President Trump's tariffs on Canada, including effects on Minnesota energy bills, small businesses, farmers, and consumers.

McCollum spoke on the House floor on January 14, 2025, in opposition to H.R. 28, stating that the bill would subject minors to invasive physical inspections and personal questions about their bodies, and that existing athletic organizations already have gender-based eligibility guidelines in place.

McCollum spoke in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act, stating that the bill would reduce withholding tax rates on certain U.S. income earned by Taiwanese residents and companies from 30 percent to 10 percent to align with the existing U.S.-China tax treaty and incentivize further Taiwanese investment in the United States.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 7673, the Liberty in Laundry Act, stating that the bill would tie the hands of the Department of Energy as they finalize and enforce efficiency standards for laundry machines and urging her colleagues to oppose it.

McCollum opposed H.R. 8446 and H.R. 7409, stating that H.R. 8446 would limit public input on protecting public lands and give cover to the copper industry for tax credits and expedited permitting, while H.R. 7409 would exempt certain geothermal projects from environmental review if less than half of the project is on non-federal land.

McCollum expressed support for H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision, and expressed opposition to H.R. 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Service Act.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, stating that the legislation would grant the Secretary of the Treasury unilateral authority to suspend tax-exempt status without due process and could provide unchecked power to the incoming administration to target nonprofits.

McCollum rose in opposition to H.J. Res. 136, stating that the resolution would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing a proposed rule to reduce harmful air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model year 2027.

McCollum rose in opposition to a six-month Continuing Resolution and the accompanying SAVE Act, stating that it would be irresponsible and would negatively impact military personnel pay raises, housing allowances, medical costs, recruitment bonuses, weapons procurement, and Joint Force readiness.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.