Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM

McCollum News: Trump Administration National Security Breach Puts American Lives at Risk

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   MARCH 28, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   At the start of the week, we learned that the Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, CIA Director, Direc…

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March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM

A Taxpayer Compensation Fund for the Jan. 6 Rioters?

After two months it is now clear, if a policy or executive order isn’t absurd, cruel, immoral, or unconstitutional, it isn’t a policy from the Trump/Musk White House. John, After two months it is now clear, if a policy or executive order isn’t absurd, cruel, immoral, or unconstitutional,…

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March 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM

Winning ends the chaos

There is one way to put an end to Trump’s chaos in the White House and the dangerous Republican agenda. John, There is one way to put an end to Trump’s chaos in the White House and the dangerous Republican agenda. Democrats must win back the House majority!  Right now, Trump is unchecked…

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March 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM

McCollum News: Listening to Minnesotans and Honoring our Veterans

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   MARCH 21, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This morning, I had the privilege of honoring and extending my gratitude to Fourth District Vietnam Veterans with a lapel pin commemorating their se…

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March 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM

We must fight back

Everyone deserves affordable, accessible health care, especially kids and our veterans. John, Everyone deserves affordable, accessible health care, especially kids and our veterans. And yet, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are taking an axe to our most critical health services to cover tax c…

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March 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM

McCollum News: Republican Bill Slashes Healthcare Investments, Military Readiness Funding, and Money for Local Law Enforcement

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   MARCH 14, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   On Tuesday, the House narrowly passed a Republican-led government funding bill that would do away with critical investments that keep our troops stron…

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March 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM

McCollum News: Standing With Our Local Leaders and Allies Amid Chaos and Crisis in Washington

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   MARCH 7, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. I chose to attend this speech, because I wanted to be in the room as President Trump …

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March 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM

A growing cancer in the White House

Trump will address the nation tonight. I will be on the House floor. I want look into Trump’s eyes as he tells the American people his lies. John, Trump will address the nation tonight. I will be on the House floor. I want to look into Trump’s eyes as he tells the American people his lie…

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February 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM

McCollum News: Republican Budget Would Increase Hunger + Strip Away Healthcare from Minnesota Seniors & Children

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   FEBRUARY 28, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week by a razor-thin vote of 217-215, the House Republican majority jammed through a Budget resolution that instructs the Energy and Commerce…

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February 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Putin’s men in the White House

Vladimir Putin is laughing and celebrating in the Kremlin. John, Vladimir Putin is laughing and celebrating in the Kremlin. His White House friends, Donald Trump and JD Vance, met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. The Ukrainian freedom fighter and ch…

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February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM

MAGA Zombies

Our country is at a crossroads. We must elect a Congress that works for the American people—not just billionaires. I need your help to defeat the MAGA Congress…and we must start now! John, $4.5 TRILLION in tax cuts and $2.8 TRILLION in new debt. $2 TRILLION in healthcare and nutritional …

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February 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM

McCollum News: Republican Budget Would Increase Hunger + Strip Away Healthcare from Minnesota Seniors & Children

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   FEBRUARY 21, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   We all held our breath on Monday after hearing the news that Delta Airlines flight 4819 departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport had cras…

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February 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM

McCollum News: Costs of Trump's Illegal and Unconstitutional Actions Adding Up for Middle Class Americans

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   FEBRUARY 14, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   My offices in Saint Paul and Washington, D.C. continue to hear from Minnesotans who are calling and emailing to share their concerns about the i…

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February 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM

McCollum News: My Call to Action Amid President Trump and Elon Musk's Attacks on our Federal Workforce

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   FEBRUARY 7, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, my offices—both in Minnesota and in Washington, D.C.—received thousands of phone calls and emails from Minnesotans reaching out to shar…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM

This is not leadership. It’s sabotage.

President Trump’s reckless and illegal government shutdown may be on pause, but make no mistake: The chaos, confusion, and harm to working families are far from over. John, President Trump’s reckless and illegal government shutdown may be on pause, but make no mistake: The chaos, confusi…

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January 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM

McCollum News: America Mourns a Tragedy in Washington, D.C.

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   JANUARY 31, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, we tragically lost 67 souls in an aircraft collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. My hea…

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January 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM

McCollum News: Defending the BWCA from Toxic Copper Mining

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   JANUARY 24, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, Donald Trump returned to the White House with a reprise of his angry “American Carnage” inauguration address from 2016.  His initial flu…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM

Protecting Minnesota’s Boundary Waters from the Trump Administration

I’m once again reintroducing the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act   Dear John, Two years ago, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland took historic action to revoke mineral leases allowing for dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining by a Chilean company that would have irre…

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January 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM

A harsh rehash of his MAGA agenda

President Donald Trump’s inaugural address was a harsh rehash of his MAGA political agenda of grievance, division, and targeting his enemies. Dear John, President Donald Trump’s inaugural address was a harsh rehash of his MAGA political agenda of grievance, division, and targeting his en…

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January 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM

McCollum News: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   JANUARY 17, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   On Monday, we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work for racial equality, voting rights, economic opportunity, a…

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January 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM

McCollum News: Honoring President Jimmy Carter + Announcing $145 Million in Federal Infrastructure Investments in Minnesota

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   JANUARY 10, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Over the past week, we've seen a stark contrast between the capable leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration during the past four years and …

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January 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Four years ago

Today, January 6th, Congress convenes to certify the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. I will be on the floor of the U.S. House for the proceedings to do my duty to sustain our democracy. But I cannot help but feel reflective and angry. Dear John, Today, January…

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January 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM

McCollum News: The 119th Congress is Underway!

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   JANUARY 3, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy New Year! I hope you had a happy holiday, and I wish that 2025 brings peace, joy, and fulfillment to you and your loved ones.    Honoring th…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Happy New Year John

As we get ready to ring in the New Year and welcome 2025, I want to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to my re-election to Congress in 2024. John, As we get ready to ring in the New Year and welcome 2025, I want to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication t…

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December 30, 2024 at 3:24 PM

I am getting ready for the Trump-MAGA chaos ahead John

Like you, I am taking this time during the holidays to be with family and friends. For me, it has been a long year of congressional work and campaigning. And I am getting ready for the Trump-MAGA chaos ahead. Dear John, Like you, I am taking this time during the holidays to be with famil…

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December 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM

McCollum News: Wishing Minnesotans a Joyful Holiday Season + Showing Gratitude for Saint Paul’s First Responders

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 27, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Holidays I hope you're enjoying quality time with your family and loved ones this holiday season. Whether you celebrated Christmas on Wednes…

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December 27, 2024 at 7:28 PM

A catastrophe for the Boundary Waters

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is an existential threat to Minnesota’s most cherished natural resource, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. John, Donald Trump’s return to the White House is an existential threat to Minnesota’s most cherished natural resource, the Boundar…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

December 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Happy Holidays John

As we prepare to celebrate two special holidays tomorrow – Christmas and Hanukkah – let us enjoy spending time with family and loved ones. This is a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. John, As we prepare to celebrate two special holidays tomorrow – Christmas and Hanukkah – …

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December 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM

McCollum News: House Democrats Stop Musk-Trump Republican Government Shutdown

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 20th, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Holidays With both Hanukkah and Christmas just around the corner, I'm sending my best wishes to you and your family for a warm and joyfu…

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December 14, 2024 at 12:16 AM

McCollum News: Congress Votes on NDAA + Welcoming Minnesota Staff to Washington

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 13th, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent, This week, the House of Representatives voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation which sets annual policy for the Depa…

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December 6, 2024 at 10:10 PM

McCollum News: It's time for Congress to Finish its Work for the American People

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 6th, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   With only seven legislative days to go until temporary funding expires for the federal government, the House Republican majority has thus far fai…

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November 30, 2024 at 12:02 AM

McCollum News: Touring Innovative East Metro Businesses + Celebrating Hmong New Year

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   NOVEMBER 29, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   It's great to be back in Minnesota this week to celebrate Thanksgiving. I hope you and your family were able to enjoy some quality time together t…

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November 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

This has been a year filled with hard work, real challenges, and an Election Day outcome that was not what I wanted or expected. Yes, I am disappointed in the national election results, but I will not give up hope and I will never stop working to do the best job I can –at home in Minnesota and in Co…

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November 22, 2024 at 11:05 PM

McCollum News: GOP House Votes to Undermine Due Process and Standing United Against Russian Aggression 1000 Days Since Their Invasion of Ukraine

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   NOVEMBER 22, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   On Thursday, the House passed H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. I voted no on this dangerous legi…

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November 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM

McCollum News: Welcoming Minnesota's Newest Member of Congress

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   NOVEMBER 15, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent, Congress is back in Washington, DC this week for the first time since September. We’re now in what’s known as the “lame duck” session, which is when …

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November 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Thank you John

First, let me say thank you! Thank you for your support for my leadership in Minnesota, my work in Congress, and the strong coordinated campaign I ran to win re-election. John, First, let me say thank you! Thank you for your support for my leadership in Minnesota, my work in Congress, an…

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November 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM

McCollum News: Gratitude for Defenders of Our Democracy

  News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   November 8, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   More than three-quarters of eligible Minnesotans cast a ballot on Tuesday. Thanks in large part to voters of the Fourth District, Minnesota is on…

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November 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Today is the day, John

Today is Election Day, and the polls are open. I am reaching out directly to make sure you cast your vote. John, Today is Election Day, and the polls are open. I am reaching out directly to make sure you cast your vote.  If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to get to the polls b…

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November 4, 2024 at 6:42 PM

It comes down to this, John

With Election Day tomorrow, we want to make sure you've either voted early or know exactly where and how to vote. John, With Election Day tomorrow, we want to make sure you've either voted early or know exactly where and how to vote. This election will be a close one here in Minnesota, a…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM

McCollum News: The North Star State Shows the Way on Participation in Democracy.

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   November 1, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Next Tuesday, November 5th is election day! Among the many reasons we can be proud to be Minnesotans is that we lead the nation in voter turnout. Ye…

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October 31, 2024 at 11:56 PM

We have a limited window John

I just got off the phone with my finance team. They let me know that we’re still more than $6,000 short of our final end-of-month fundraising goal of the election with hours to go. John, I just got off the phone with my finance team. They let me know that we’re still more than $6,000 sho…

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October 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM

We’re falling short, John

Tomorrow marks our FINAL End of Month deadline—and we’re at risk of coming up short when it matters most. I can’t overstate how much we need every single supporter in this fight to get Democrats to the polls by November 5. John, Tomorrow marks our FINAL End of Month deadline—and we’re at…

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  Team Betty · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 10:45 PM

It’s up to Minnesotans to save our democracy

A new MinnPost-Embold Research poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in Minnesota, and MAGA Republicans are pouring in last-minute money to put themselves over the edge. John, A new MinnPost-Embold Research poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris and …

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October 25, 2024 at 9:19 PM

McCollum News: Exercise Your Right to Vote

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 25, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   We are ten days away from Election Day. Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, I strongly encourage you to exercise your right to vo…

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October 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM

McCollum News: Remembering a Champion for Minnesota

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 18, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Today, the state of Minnesota mourns the loss of former Congressman Rick Nolan. Congressman Nolan was a champion for Northern Minnesota a…

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October 11, 2024 at 9:22 PM

McCollum News: Remembering Victims of October 7th & Renewing Calls for Ceasefire

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 11, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week marked one year since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7th, 2023 that killed 1200 innocent Israelis, injured thousands m…

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October 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM

McCollum News: Funding our Schools, Building More Homes, and Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 4, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent, This past weekend, Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeastern United States, bringing historic flooding to Appalachia. As those communit…

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October 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Tim Walz is the leader we need

Did you see the VP debate? John, Did you see the VP debate?  It showcased two starkly different visions for our country – one that honors our democracy and one that honors Donald Trump. Governor Tim Walz stood firm on reproductive rights, stronger gun laws to protect our kids, and pr…

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September 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM

We’re SO CLOSE

Sorry for the late email, I’ll keep this brief. John, Sorry for the late email, I’ll keep this brief.  I just wrapped up a meeting with my finance team, and with just hours left before the final public FEC deadline of this election, we’re SO CLOSE to reaching our goal. But we’re still…

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September 30, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Betty needs you to read this, John

Tonight is our FINAL public FEC deadline of this election, and I can't stress enough how much we need you in this critical moment. John, Tonight is our FINAL public FEC deadline of this election, and I can't stress enough how much we need you in this critical moment. We're just 34 day…

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