Rep. McCollum Statement Opposing the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill

This press release from Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) was published on 2026-07-16 and titled "Rep. 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

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 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill. I opposed the bill when it was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee, and urge my colleagues to join me in opposing the bill on the House Floor. Before I address underlying issues with the base bill, I’d like to address one amendment offered by Mr. Massie. Harry.Warren@m… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:22 July 16, 2026