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Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

4/28/2025, 1:04 PM

Betty McCollum Congressional Service

Betty McCollum is a United States Congresswomen for the state of Minnesota. Betty currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Minnesota and has served a total of 12 terms in congress.

Betty McCollum has participated in over 1377 voting sessions, sponsored over 165 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6683 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Betty McCollum supports policies aimed at economic equality, advocating for tax reforms to ensure higher contributions from corporations and the wealthy. She supports government investment in infrastructure and job creation programs.


Agriculture

Liberal

McCollum advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports federal assistance programs for small and medium-sized farms. She is in favor of conservation efforts that protect natural resources.


Immigration

Liberal

McCollum supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, emphasizing humane treatment and family reunification.


Education

Liberal

She advocates for increased federal funding for public education, including support for early childhood education programs and reducing student loan debt.


Energy

Liberal

McCollum supports transitioning to renewable energy sources, advocating for investments in solar and wind energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

She acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports legislative efforts to address environmental concerns and reduce carbon emissions. She advocates for international cooperation on climate initiatives.


Healthcare

Liberal

McCollum supports the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and advocates for universal healthcare options, focusing on accessibility and affordability.


Housing

Liberal

She supports policies aimed at increasing affordable housing and advocates for federal assistance programs to help low-income families access housing.


Transportation

Liberal

McCollum supports federal investment in public transportation infrastructure to improve efficiency and accessibility, while reducing environmental impact.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

She advocates for improving veterans' access to healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities, often emphasizing the need for comprehensive care for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

McCollum supports measures to expand voting rights and access, including opposition to laws that she perceives as restrictive or discriminatory. She advocates for making voting more accessible to all citizens.

Contact Betty McCollum

Phone Number

(202) 225-6631


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2426 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8495April 26, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 88April 25, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469April 25, 2026
DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8136April 25, 2026
DPA Specialized Staffing Act
Bill HR 8138April 25, 2026
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
Bill HR 8133April 25, 2026
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 7688April 25, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 25, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33April 25, 2026
HEATS Act
Bill HR 5587April 25, 2026
To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 588February 13, 2025
MRRRI Act
Bill HR 2977May 7, 2025
Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
Bill HR 2976May 7, 2025
Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life.
Bill HRES 750January 29, 2024
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
Bill HRES 619December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 94February 27, 2025
Commending efforts to eradicate the wild poliovirus.
Bill HRES 81February 6, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
Bill HRES 66February 13, 2025