Betty McCollum
DDemocratMN-4 · Representative
61
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency86
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology49
Total Statements
39
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 31Taxes: 15Defense: 13Foreign Policy: 10Immigration: 9Crime & Justice: 8Housing: 8Trade: 8Agriculture: 8Veterans: 7Infrastructure: 7Healthcare: 7Education: 5Civil Rights: 4Labor: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 22Urgent: 11Bipartisan: 8Ceremonial: 8
Statements (49)
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 […
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 Speech2026-02-09BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS700HJRES142
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,…
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 Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
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 Speech2026-01-22UrgentEnvironmentForeign 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 Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentForeign 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 Release2025-12-12Defense
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
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 Release2025-12-12Environment
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.
Floor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING GORDON "GORDY" KIRKHONORING GORDON "GORDY" KIRK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E270] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-18EconomyTradeEducation
IMPACT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DISASTEROUS TARIFFS ON CANADAIMPACT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DISASTEROUS TARIFFS ON CANADA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E220-E221] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1968HR1156
FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1156HR1968
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-02-25EnvironmentHR825HR832
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E157] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR35HRES5
AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACTAGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H682-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-01-21Environment
Sponsored: Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention ActBetty McCollum sponsored this legislation: Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACTPREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-16Foreign PolicyChinaHR33
UNITED STATES-TAIWAN EXPEDITED DOUBLE-TAX RELIEF ACTUNITED STATES-TAIWAN EXPEDITED DOUBLE-TAX RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E39] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-01-16CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING PETER YARROWHONORING PETER YARROW Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E42] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-01-16BipartisanLGBTQHR28
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
HONORING ROBIN PHILIPS' RETIREMENTHONORING ROBIN PHILIPS' RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E18-E19] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentAgricultureHR7673HR7637
LIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACTLIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1260-E1261] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACTWILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-09-18UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR9494HR2
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5358-H5370] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
HONORING FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 30TH ANNIVERSARYHONORING FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 30TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E885] From the Congressional Record Online through the…