Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM

McCollum News: Expressing Gratitude for Minnesotans Who Are Standing Up and Speaking Out

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 26, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Thanksgiving! Because of the holiday, I'm sharing this newsletter with you early this week. I’m grateful to be back in Minnesota to meet …

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November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM

McCollum News: After 54 Day Republican Shutdown of the U.S. House, Congress Finally Votes to Release Epstein Files

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 21, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The U.S. government is open once again. The House was also back in session this week after 54 days of an inexplicable, unscheduled recess in the …

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November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM

McCollum News: On Day 43 A Terrible Deal Fails to Address the Growing Trump-Republican and Health Care Crises

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 14, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump and Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. For 43 days, they chose to shut down government and refused to e…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM

re: A Terrible Deal

I voted NO on the MAGA Republican bill that allows ongoing government without any fix to the shocking healthcare premiums Americans are starting to receive. John, I wanted you to hear directly from me. I voted NO on the MAGA Republican bill that allows ongoing government without any fix…

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November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM

You’re Invited: Coffee with Betty — A Virtual Town Hall on the Republican Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis

SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 11, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Please join me for a virtual update on Thursday, November 13th at 12:00pm CST about the Republican government shutdown and health care crisis.  I strongly oppose the Senate’s temporary…

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November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM

McCollum News: Day 38 of Trump-Republican Shutdown — Judge Orders Trump to Immediately Release Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 7, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week President Trump broke his own record for presiding over the longest federal government shutdown in the history of the United States – 3…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Eyes turned to 2026

After this week’s historic and resounding victories for Democrats up and down the ticket, all eyes are on November 3rd, 2026. John, After this week’s historic and resounding victories for Democrats up and down the ticket, all eyes are on November 3rd, 2026.  The stakes are high. In les…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Bulldozers in the Boundary Waters

Republicans in Congress have introduced another proposal to wreck the Boundary Waters. John, Did you see the news on Friday? Republicans in Congress have introduced another proposal to wreck the Boundary Waters. But instead of pushing scientifically-unsound and toxic mining as they usu…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM

McCollum News: Day 31 of Trump-Republican Shutdown — Trump Attempt to Illegally Block Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans Stopped by Judge

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 31, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. As children enjoy this day of trick or treating, I am deeply concerned about the dangerous tricks b…

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  Betty · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Why this fight matters

Donald Trump and the GOP created this mess, and now they refuse to join us in trying to fix it. John, The government is still shut down, and while my Democratic colleagues and I are trying to work together and find solutions, Republicans have been on vacation. It’s inexcusable that Repu…

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  Team Betty · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Fighting obstructionist Republicans

Betty is fighting for you while Donald Trump and the GOP are looking out for themselves. John, While Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are keeping the government shut down for political games and the House out of session, Betty is in Washington fighting for the 440,000 Minnesotans who depend…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM

McCollum News: On Day 24 of Trump-Republican Government Shutdown, the Damage to Our Nation Gets Worse

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 24, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   We are in the fourth week of the Republican government shutdown. I spent this week in Washington and meeting with federal employees in Minnesota.…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Palestinians’ Rights Are Human Rights

Human rights are universal, not situational. John, Human rights are universal, not situational.  As both a citizen and a member of Congress, I have the freedom, even the obligation, to speak out and work for human rights – and that is what I will continue to do.  So let me be clear, Pale…

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October 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM

McCollum News: Day 17 of Trump/Republican Shutdown: Americans Face Devastating Health Care Cost Increases as House GOP Remains AWOL

     News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 17, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, Republicans shut down the government 17 days ago because they refuse to negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs for Americans. Sinc…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM

McCollum News: TRUMP/Republican Government Shutdown Day 10: Where are House Republicans?

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 10, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, For ten days, Americans have been cut off from federal services they rely on and federal employees at FAA, TSA, and other agencies have been forced…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Minnesotans deserve leaders who show up

While Minnesotans are struggling with higher prices for everyday goods and services, rising health care costs, and cruel cuts to the basic government services that millions of people rely on, Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are turning a blind eye. John, While Minnesotans are st…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

October 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM

McCollum News: Democrats Fight to Save the Affordable Care Act as Republicans Shut Down the Federal Government

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 3, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   House Democrats returned to Washington this week in hopes of engaging in good faith negotiations to keep the government open and allow Americans a…

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  Team Betty · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM

We need you today

This is our last chance to show how strong Team Betty is before the end-of-quarter fundraising goal at 11:59 PM tonight. John, This is our last chance to show how strong Team Betty is before the end-of-quarter fundraising goal at 11:59 PM tonight. After that, our fundraising numbers will…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Trump’s government shutdown

I’m heading back to Washington to try and avert Donald Trump and the GOP’s government shutdown. John, I’m heading back to Washington to try and avert Donald Trump and the GOP’s government shutdown.   While Democrats stand ready in D.C. to work to prevent a shutdown, MAGA Republicans have…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM

McCollum News: Trump & Republicans Refuse to Work With Democrats to Keep the Government Open and Fix the Republican Health Care Crisis

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 26, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The federal government will shut down in just four days unless Republicans in Congress work with Democrats to pass funding legislation that k…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Republicans can’t govern

Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican cronies are gutting healthcare for Americans, trampling on our constitutional rights, and raising costs on everyday goods and services. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican cronies are gutting healthcare for Americans, trampling on our constitut…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM

McCollum News: Republicans Fail to Pass a Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown, Refuse to Negotiate With Democrats

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 19, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Republicans tell us they have a mandate. President Trump has told his party “don’t even bother” working with Democrats. Congressional Republica…

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  Mena Feleke (Team Betty) · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Introducing myself

I wanted to introduce myself to you: my name is Mena Feleke, and I’m excited to be starting as Betty McCollum’s Deputy Finance Director! John, I wanted to introduce myself to you: my name is Mena Feleke, and I’m excited to be starting as Betty McCollum’s Deputy Finance Director! I joined…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM

McCollum News: We are all Paying the High Price of Trump's Economy

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 12, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump ran for his second term promising to lower prices on day one of his presidency. Instead, costs are going up for Americans, because…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM

My Star Tribune Op-Ed

Minnesotans are feeling the pain of rising energy costs, but instead of investing in solutions, Congressional Republicans are advancing legislation that would actively make the problem even worse. John, Minnesotans are feeling the pain of rising energy costs, but instead of investing in …

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September 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM

McCollum News: Jobs Report Shows a Weakening Economy as Trump/Republican Policies Take Hold

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   After spending the month of August in Minnesota meeting with constituents, nonprofits, and business leaders, I was in Washington this week as Con…

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  Betty · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Celebrating Labor Day

This Labor Day, we celebrate the working people of America — and the labor movement that secured the rights so many of us now rely on: fair wages, the 40-hour work week, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job. John, This Labor Day, we celebrate the working people of America — and the la…

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September 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM

Meeting our August Goal

Donald Trump and his MAGA accomplices have made it abundantly clear they have no respect for the laws that govern our nation. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA accomplices have made it abundantly clear they have no respect for the laws that govern our nation. From issuing overreaching exec…

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August 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM

McCollum News: Minnesotans Mourn Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 29, 2025 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I am heartbroken by the horrific gun violence that took place at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday. As a mother and grandmother, the tragi…

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  Betty · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Today’s tragedy in Minneapolis

My heart goes out to our neighbors in Minneapolis impacted by the horrific violence at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. John, My heart goes out to our neighbors in Minneapolis impacted by the horrific violence at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. It’s devastating that …

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August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM

McCollum News: Donald Trump & Republicans’ Policies Are Making East Metro Families Pay More for Less … and Minnesota Begins Our Great Get-Together!

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 22, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump and House Republicans’ reckless economic policies are making seniors and families across the East Metro pay more for less. Their Big…

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August 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM

McCollum News: Minnesotans are Speaking Out to Say “Stop the Trump/Republican Cuts to Our Communities”

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 15, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Thank you for being an engaged constituent. In addition to reading my weekly newsletter, you are also speaking out at levels that are unprecedent…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM

MAGA redistricting: Stealing Democratic congressional seats

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are celebrating tax breaks for the rich, running up the debt, and taking healthcare and food away from children, the poor, and the disabled. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are celebrating tax breaks for the rich, running up the debt, and taking he…

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  Betty · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM

The newest attack on the Boundary Waters

Generations of Minnesotans have experienced the beauty, solitude, and true wilderness that makes our Boundary Waters Canoe Area an American treasure. John, Generations of Minnesotans have experienced the beauty, solitude, and true wilderness that makes our Boundary Waters Canoe Area a…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM

McCollum News: Connecting with Constituents, Hearing the Impacts of Trump & Republicans' Cuts on Our Communities

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 8, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   It's great to be back in Minnesota! Congress is in recess from Washington for the next month, but school's not out for me — I've been using this…

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August 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM

McCollum News: Jobs Report Indicates that Trump's Reckless Economic Policies and Tariffs are Hurting Americans' Pocketbooks

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 1, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Thank you for tuning in every week to read my newsletter. This newsletter is the best way to receive up-to-date information from my office, and …

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  Betty · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Not backing down

I’m working every day to hold Donald Trump and his MAGA allies accountable for their attacks on working families, the environment, and our democracy. John, I’m working every day to hold Donald Trump and his MAGA allies accountable for their attacks on working families, the environment, …

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  Ben Brandt · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Some personal news

After an unforgettable chapter serving as Finance Director for McCollum for Congress, my time with the campaign is coming to a close. John, I’m writing today with some personal news: after an unforgettable chapter serving as Finance Director for McCollum for Congress, my time with the c…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM

Time's almost up

We’re just days away from our end-of-month deadline, and we’re still $8,200 short of our goal. John, We’re just days away from our end-of-month deadline, and we’re still $8,200 short of our goal. We need to pick up the pace to close this gap and keep our campaign on track.  Will you giv…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM

McCollum News: Trump and Congressional Republicans are Stacking the Deck for Billionaire Elites at the Expense of Everyday Americans

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME JULY 25, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The more Americans learn about President Trump's Big Ugly Law, the more they hate it. A new poll of American adults conducted by CBS News found t…

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  Team Betty · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Our work this summer

Summer is in full swing—and so is our campaign to re-elect Betty McCollum. John, Summer is in full swing—and so is our campaign to re-elect Betty McCollum.  Our team is showing up across Minnesota’s 4th District, from Afton to White Bear Lake, and everywhere in between. We’re marching i…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM

McCollum News: Trump and Congressional Republicans Clawing Back Funding They Previously Passed for Our Communities

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME JULY 18, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Late last night after another day of chaos in the House, the Republican Majority passed a bill that undercuts the safety of our communities and Am…

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July 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM

McCollum News: Trump and Congressional Republicans Cutting the Foundation of Minnesota Communities

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME JULY 11, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   President Trump is illegally withholding funding from Minnesota schools Less than one week after Trump signed into law the largest cuts to health…

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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Republicans Own This

I’m ready to make them own the consequences of their votes from now and everyday until Election Day in 2026. John, The House just passed the Big Ugly Bill. I stayed on the floor all night and all morning long to vote NO along with every single one of my Democratic colleagues on this crue…

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July 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM

McCollum News: Trump and Republicans Inflict Big Ugly Bill on Americans

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME JULY 3, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, we can take pride that our Founding Fathers stood up to King George and struck a blow to tyranny with th…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM

Help Betty stand up to MAGA attacks

We just got off an urgent call with Betty and the finance team. John, We just got off an urgent call with Betty and the finance team. With just hours left until the critical end-of-quarter deadline, we’re still $3,682 short of our goal. Falling behind tonight would be a huge setback—righ…

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  Betty · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM

I can't fight back without your help

We’re just hours away from our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline—and still about $4,000 short of our goal. John, We’re just hours away from our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline—and still about $4,000 short of our goal.  We’ve made incredible progress, and I’m deeply grateful for al…

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  Ben · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Betty is counting on this team

If we’re going to push back against Donald Trump’s extreme agenda and build the momentum we need to take back the House, we can’t afford to fall short on Monday. John, I just checked our numbers to see where we stand ahead of the critical end-of-quarter deadline—and we’re still more tha…

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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM

McCollum News: U.S. House Speaks With One Voice to Honor Melissa and Mark Hortman, Pray for the Recovery of John and Yvette Hoffman

   News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME JUNE 27, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Minnesota’s entire Congressional Delegation to honor…

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  Betty · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM

They've been working towards this for years, John

For years now, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies in Congress have made it their mission to dismantle Medicaid and SNAP—the essential services millions of Americans rely on to survive. John, For years now, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies in Congress have made it thei…

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