Betty McCollum
DDemocratMN-4 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone18
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency69
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology66
Total Statements
53
Floor Speeches
13
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 38Taxes: 22Defense: 17Foreign Policy: 14Housing: 12Agriculture: 11Trade: 10Immigration: 10Healthcare: 10Crime & Justice: 9Infrastructure: 8Veterans: 7Labor: 7China: 6Civil Rights: 6
Speech Tone
Neutral: 33Bipartisan: 12Urgent: 12Ceremonial: 9
Statements (66)
Floor Speech2026-08-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefense
REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REPRESENTATIVE KAY GRANGERREMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REPRESENTATIVE KAY GRANGER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E790-E791] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-08-03UrgentTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NINA OZLU TUNCELIHONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NINA OZLU TUNCELI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E762-E763] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-07-27BipartisanHousingCivil RightsHR6955
MAIN STREET CAPITAL ACCESS ACTMAIN STREET CAPITAL ACCESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E739-E740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-07-27Voting RightsTransparencyHR7008HR6731
STOP INSIDER TRADING ACTSTOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STOP…
Press Release2026-07-23HR6955
Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access ActRep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act. Harry.Warren@m… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 13:25 July 23, 2026
Press Release2026-07-23TransparencyHR7008
Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading ActRep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7008, the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act. Let me be clear, this bill is not a stock trading ban. It does…
Floor Speech2026-07-21HR4541HR8823
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E719] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-07-21TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8800HRES1438
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4736-H5000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-07-20TaxesEnvironmentHousing
HONORING THE LIFE OF MINNESOTA STATE REPRESENTATIVE KAREN CLARKHONORING THE LIFE OF MINNESOTA STATE REPRESENTATIVE KAREN CLARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E703] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-07-16BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8595
NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E699] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-07-16EnvironmentHR8595
Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations BillRep. McCollum Statement Opposing the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill I rise today in opposition to H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year 2027…
Floor Speech2026-07-13TaxesTechnologyHR7757
SUPPORTING H.R. 7757, THE KIDS INTERNET AND DIGITAL SAFETY (KIDS) ACTSUPPORTING H.R. 7757, THE KIDS INTERNET AND DIGITAL SAFETY (KIDS) ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E672] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-22CeremonialHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS2004
HONORING SAMUEL L. KAPLANHONORING SAMUEL L. KAPLAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E597] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-18HealthcareEconomyTaxes
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRANTRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E586-E587] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-15HR8466HR8428
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-06-10BipartisanHealthcareTradeInfrastructure
AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E555] From the…
Floor Speech2026-06-04EnvironmentHR1346
SUPPORTING H.R. 1346, ACCESS TO YEARLONG E15SUPPORTING H.R. 1346, ACCESS TO YEARLONG E15 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E526] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF SAINT PAUL POLICE OFFICER FELICIA D. REILLYHONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF SAINT PAUL POLICE OFFICER FELICIA D. REILLY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E451-E452] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-04-28TaxesEnvironmentEducation
HONORING YUSEF MGENIHONORING YUSEF MGENI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E380-E381] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-23HRES1189
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E365] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialEnvironmentHousingInfrastructureHR4690HR1897
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-04-16UrgentHealthcareTaxesEducation
HONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE ELIOT ENGELHONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE ELIOT ENGEL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-03-25Foreign PolicyDefenseLabor
Congresswoman McCollum Reiterates Strong Opposition to War in IranCongresswoman McCollum Reiterates Strong Opposition to War in Iran Congresswoman McCollum Reiterates Strong Opposition to War in Iran Mr. Speaker, I rise to restate my strong opposition to President Trump’s unlawful and unconstitutional decision to order U.S. military strikes on Iran on February…
Floor Speech2026-03-24UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
OPPOSITION TO IRAN WAROPPOSITION TO IRAN WAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-19Infrastructure
Sponsored: To phaseout production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or…Betty McCollum sponsored this legislation: To phaseout production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in…
Press Release2026-03-04
Rep. McCollum Statement to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on MinnesotaRep. McCollum Statement to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Minnesota Rep. McCollum Statement to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Minnesota Thank you, Ranking Member Garcia, for allowing me to waive onto the Committee. Thank you, Governor…
Floor Speech2026-02-13ImmigrationEnvironmentVoting RightsS1383
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 31 (Friday, February 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-12TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Sponsored: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation ActBetty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Floor Speech2026-02-10BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR7148
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS700HJRES142
DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY…DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9,…
Press Release2026-02-09BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHJRES142
McCollum Votes on D.C. Home Rule legislation (H.J. Res. 142)McCollum Votes on D.C. Home Rule legislation (H.J. Res. 142) McCollum Votes on D.C. Home Rule legislation (H.J. Res. 142) Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 142 which would override a tax reform made by D.C.’s elected City Council. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) runs out of…
Floor Speech2026-02-03ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
NO FUNDING FOR DHSNO FUNDING FOR DHS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H1969] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NO FUNDING FOR DHS…
Floor Speech2026-01-27BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR7006
SUPPORTING H.R. 7006SUPPORTING H.R. 7006 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E76-E77] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-22UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1014
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHRES1009HJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2026-01-09BipartisanEconomyClimateEnvironmentHR6938HR4553
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E20] From the…
Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6938HRES977
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H151-H205] From the…
Press Release2025-12-29UrgentHealthcareHR6703
Statement for the Record on H.R. 6703Statement for the Record on H.R. 6703 Statement for the Record on H.R. 6703 Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my opposition to H.R. 6703, the so-called Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act . This bill does nothing to address the health care affordability crisis and is full of tired, failed…
Press Release2025-12-18Environment
McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over PeopleMcCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the slate of permitting bills that the Republican majority has…
Press Release2025-12-17Defense
Statement on War Powers Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64Statement on War Powers Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 Statement on War Powers Resolutions, H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64 Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64, war powers resolutions that direct President Trump to remove the U.S. military…
Press Release2025-12-12Environment
Honoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch InksHonoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks Honoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of St. Paul Fire Department Chief Butch Inks on his retirement after than more than 40 years of steadfast service to the City of Saint Paul,…
Press Release2025-12-12Defense
Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). Harry.Warren@m… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:49 December…
Press Release2025-12-12Environment
McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over PeopleMcCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the slate of permitting bills that the Republican majority has…
Press Release2025-12-04
Know your RIghtsKnow your RIghts Know your RIghts Image or Video Image Harry.Warren@m… Thu, 12/04/2025 - 10:05 Link https://mccollum.house.gov/helping-you/know-your-rights-resources-planned-immig…
Floor Speech2025-09-19
Sponsored: Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025Betty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Floor Speech2025-09-11
Sponsored: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025Betty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the…
Floor Speech2025-08-15Ceremonial
Sponsored: Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2025, to be…Betty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2025, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Floor Speech2025-07-25
Sponsored: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".Betty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Floor Speech2025-04-21Agriculture
Sponsored: Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition ActBetty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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