What Betty McCollum said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and legacy of The Honorable Kay Granger of Texas. Representative Granger was a trailblazer. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Texas and the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nina Ozlu Tunceli on the occasion of her retirement. For more than three decades, Nina has been one of the most tireless and effective advocates for the arts in America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for votes on the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026, due to a delayed flight.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of an extraordinary public servant, pioneering legislator, and tireless champion for equality, former Minnesota State Representative Karen Clark. Karen passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief illness.”

“Mr. Chair, 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.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, the first step towards delivering long-overdue privacy protections for children and teens online.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the distinguished life and career of Samuel L. Kaplan on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Sam Kaplan is a son of Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he was born and raised and graduated from Central High School.”

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump's reckless decision to take the United States to war with Iran without Congressional authorization has been a disastrous failure. Not only has the president's war of choice utterly failed to deliver on his own shifting military goals, it has cost the American people directly: increasing costs for many necessities like groceries, housing, health care, utilities, gasoline, and more.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for votes on the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules on June 8, 2026, due to a delayed flight.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies bill. Last year, Republicans forced through their now incredibly unpopular Big Beautiful Bill, which cut a historic number of Americans from food assistance benefits.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would ensure that Americans across the country have access to year-round E15.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of Saint Paul Police Officer Felicia D. Reilly, who died in March 2025 after she sustained life-altering injuries in the line of duty in 2010.”

“Yusef's lifelong contributions to the Black community in Minnesota covered a wide swath, including his work with the African American Leadership Council, Saint Paul's Hallie Q. Brown Center, the Urban Coalition, the Saint Paul Urban League, the Sabathani Community Center, the Million Man March, and Saint Paul Strong.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man and revered community leader, Mr. Yusef Mgeni. Yusef passed away on April 7, 2026, at age 77, following a lengthy illness.”

“Mr. Speaker, on April 22, 2026, I was present at the House Appropriations Committee Full Committee markup of the FY2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. We were debating an amendment to authorize Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to work in the federal government when the vote on Ordering the Previous Question for H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of my colleague, Representative Eliot Lance Engel of New York. Congressman Engel passed away on April 10, 2026, in New York City at the age of 79.”

“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 28, 2026. His actions have entered our Nation into war without any imminent threat posed by Iran to the United States and lacking necessary Congressional authorization.”

“Mr. Speaker, I do not support continued funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). I will vote no on H.R. 7148 because it does nothing to stop the dangerous and illegal activity of ICE and Border Patrol agents.”

“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 funding in less than ten days.”

“Mr. Speaker, I voted today not to continue funding for the Department of Homeland Security without real oversight and constraints on ICE and Border Patrol. Minnesotans are being racially profiled on a mass scale, assaulted on their streets, and kidnapped from their homes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the FY2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Due to the perseverance of my colleagues, Ranking Members DeLauro, Hoyer, and Frankel, the legislation before us protects funding for Democratic priorities, reasserts Congress's power of the purse, and rejects Republicans' poison pill riders.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill. This year, Minnesota has witnessed a state of unbelievable violence, which has led to chaos and terror at the hands of President Trump and DHS.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 7148, the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Due to the perseverance of my Democratic colleagues, the legislation before us today protects funding for Democratic priorities, reasserts Congress's power of the purse, and rejects Republicans' poison pill riders.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this legislation, which risks polluting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, as has been stated, our Nation's most visited wilderness.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, division B of H.R. 6938. This bipartisan agreement protects funding for Democratic priorities, reasserts Congress's power of the purse, and rejects Republicans' poison pill riders.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member DeLauro and Chairman Cole for their work in bringing this bipartisan package to the floor. I especially thank Ranking Member Pingree and Chair Simpson.”

“I am pleased this bill includes nearly $9 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, a significant increase over the House position and twice that of what the White House had proposed for the EPA.”

“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 ideas from previous GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).”

“Commander Admiral Frank Bradley, and retired U.S. Southern Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey. Beyond these strikes, the Trump administration has spent months conducting a large-scale military buildup in the Caribbean but has completely failed to explain the rationale to Congress.”

“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 from hostilities in the Caribbean and against Venezuela unless explicitly authorized by Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the slate of permitting bills that the Republican majority has brought to the House Floor this week. These bills roll back vital protections that ensure our constituents have access to clean air and water, and can weigh in on projects that will affect the health of their selves, their families, and their community.”

“Mr. Speaker, impeachment is the most consequential tool Congress to has protect our Nation from a president or other public official who has betrayed their oath, abused their power, and committed high crimes and misdemeanors against the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mebal Kaanyi for her extraordinary and courageous act. On November 20, 2025, she saved a missing 4-year-old child from drowning in Lake Owasso.”

“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, including 31 years of dedication to public safety as a Firefighter and Chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department.”

“Services to move funds between several different accounts of appropriated funds including the: Military Construction, Operations and Maintenance, and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation accounts, without seeking approval from Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The National Defense Authorization Act is an important piece of annual legislation that governs the policies of the Department of Defense and authorizes our common defense.”

“Mr. Speaker, each November, our Nation recognizes the ongoing contributions and resilience of the First Americans during Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures of Native people across this country and to honor the role that sovereign tribal governments play in making the United States of America great.”

“Mr. Speaker, the House already passed an identical resolution to this last Congress. I voted against it then, as I will do again today. I expressed my serious concerns with how this resolution was written then, but nothing has changed.”

“Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump and Republicans control the entire government. For 42 days, Republicans shut it down. Why? It was because they refuse to extend tax credits to help millions of Americans afford their healthcare.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, Sister (Mary Roman) Florence Steichen, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), and her lifelong advocacy for peace, justice, and compassion.”

“Mr. Speaker, I join all my colleagues in this body, my constituents, and the American people at large in denouncing all forms of political and ideological violence. Democracy relies on the core principle of nonviolence.”

“Mr. Speaker, Republicans say they have a mandate. President Trump has told his party, don't even bother working with Democrats. Congressional Republicans wanted to go it alone when they passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, residents of Lake Elmo kicked off a month of celebrations with family, friends, and neighbors at Lions Park, including a flyover from the Commemorative Air Force of South St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I strongly object to this censure resolution which does not include a single quote from Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and seeks to punish her for comments she never made.”

“Mr. Chair, Minnesotans are feeling the heat, literally. The Twin Cities have experienced 10 days over 90 degrees this summer, and wildfire smoke has resulted in 18 air quality alerts, nearing the record of 22 days in 2023.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Delta Air Lines, a remarkable milestone for one of the world's most innovative and enduring airlines.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart in support of Representative Omar's resolution honoring the victims of the devastating shooting that occurred August 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.”

“But I have concerns about how crypto is currently being regulated and the financial security of my constituents who invest or store their dollars in crypto. Rather than considering the three bills before us this week, Congress should consider legislation that puts guardrails in place to protect consumers, prevent fraud, and establish an effective regulatory framework for crypto.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in U.S. Stablecoins Act, and H.R. 1919, the Anti- CBDC Surveillance State Act.”

“Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the 90th anniversary of Social Security and its place as the cornerstone of Americans' retirement security. On August 14, 1935. President Franklin D.”

“Mr. Chair, I would like to point out, again, that when we do these projects together with our allied nations, it provides significant training, access, and readiness enhancement benefits to the United States military.”

“Mr. Chairman, I am very, very proud of my vote to vote against the President's big tax package, which added $3.4 trillion of debt to our national debt over the next 10 years.”

“Mr. Chair, the Department of Defense works with partner militaries around the world to advance regional stability and mutual security. These foreign military forces must be healthy and functional to effectively engage with our forces and support these missions.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. To be clear, I have disagreements with Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Israel totally had the right to defend itself after the heinous attacks on October 7, and all the hostages should come home.”

“Madam Chair, first, the majority has already eliminated funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative in this bill. It is zero. I personally believe that to be a huge mistake, and that that only emboldens Putin.”

“Madam Chair, America is not alone in our military support of Ukraine. Our NATO and European allies are continuing to provide billions of dollars for support themselves. That is in line with the decision that President Trump announced the other day.”

“Madam Chair, I would stress to the body that the majority has already eliminated any funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative in this bill. I believe this is a huge mistake.”

“Madam Chair, I understand why the gentleman from Wisconsin is offering this, and I don't agree with the spirit in which it is being offered. The Department of Defense, the administration, this Congress, and I have been pretty clear on opposition to the unwelcome assertions of China's control over Taiwan.”

“Mr. Chair, I think I have a slightly different script. We are friends, and we will get through this. Mr. Chair, I would like to engage with the gentleman in a colloquy, and I would like to rise on an issue of great importance to me and many Members on both sides of the aisle.”

“Mr. Chair, I support this package of en bloc amendments to the Defense bill that are in the interest of Members on both sides of the aisle, and I urge its adoption.”

“Mr. Chair, I support this package of en bloc amendments to the Defense bill that are of interest to Members on both sides of the aisle, and I urge its adoption.”

“Mr. Chair, I support this package of amendments en bloc No. 4 to the Defense bill that are of interest to Members of both sides of the aisle.”

“Mr. Chair, I also support this package of amendments en bloc to the Defense bill that are of interest to Members of both sides. Mr. Chair, I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Chair, I also support this package of amendments en bloc to the Defense appropriations bill that are of interest to Members of both sides of the aisle.”

“Mr. Chair, I also support this package of amendments en bloc to the Defense bill that are of interest to Members on both sides of the aisle. I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Congressional Republicans and President Trump are pushing a massive transfer of wealth from American families in need to the wealthy elite of this Nation. This bill will make devastating cuts to our communities in exchange for massive tax breaks for President Trump, Elon Musk, and their billionaire buddies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. 516, the Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California. It is deeply unfortunate that instead of working with Democrats on a bipartisan resolution to condemn violence, Republicans have instead written a partisan resolution designed to attack elected officials in California.”

“Mr. Speaker, impeachment is the most consequential tool Congress has for upholding our duty to defend the Constitution and protect the American people from a president who has betrayed his oath and engaged in illegal conduct.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated public safety professional who was taken from us much too soon. Metro Transit Police Lieutenant Beverly Rodriguez was just 40 years old when she died on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in a tragic accident.”

“Mr. Speaker, Minnesota and our Nation suffered an unthinkable tragedy in the early hours of January 14th, when our state's elected officials were attacked in politically-motivated shootings. Minnesotans are devastated by the assassinations of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hoffman and her husband Mark and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in full support of this resolution, and I thank Congresswoman Morrison on behalf of the entire Minnesota delegation for bringing us together. We must stand united to condemn the assassination of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.”

“Mr. Speaker, 9 days ago, Minnesota suffered the unbearable loss of one of our Nation's finest public servants. The targeted assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman casts a long shadow of grief not only over Minnesota but our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, last week the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives decided that they know better than the residents of the District of Columbia what their local government needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This bill is not a solution to the proliferation of Fentanyl Related Substances (FRS) in America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025, because this bill undermines and outright destroys long-held, bipartisan American values at home and abroad.”

“Mr. Chair, I will vote in support of H.R. 2483, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill, which was first signed into law in 2018, aims to fight the opioid epidemic in our country by improving access to treatment, increasing recovery opportunities, and strengthening prevention initiatives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join thousands of my constituents from the Cambodian, Hmong, Lao and Vietnamese Diaspora communities in Minnesota and across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. H.R. 881 is a solution in search of a problem.”

“Mr. Speaker, House Republicans just wasted another week in Washington with no legislation to show for it that would address our shrinking economy or rising cost of living.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025. Just as House and Senate Republicans have ceded their constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight on the Executive Branch, Republicans want to force federal judges to give up their power of judicial review.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, which does nothing to protect voting rights. House Republicans are advancing a bill that would disenfranchise millions of women and other Americans through a federal takeover of state election administration that makes it harder to vote.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Republican's Reckless Budget Scheme is back on the House floor today, proposing the same devastating cuts to our families and communities in exchange for massive tax breaks for Elon Musk, President Trump, and their billionaire buddies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an iconic figure in the world of wildlife photography, Jim Brandenburg. Jim passed away at home in Minnesota on April 4, 2025, at the age of 79.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of an extraordinary member of my community, Mr. Gordan Willis Kirk, or Gordy as everyone knew him, passed away on March 2, 3 weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man, cherished community member and dedicated veteran, Mr. Gordon Willis Kirk, affectionately known as ``Gordy.'' Gordy passed away on March 2, 2025, just three weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.”

“Not only are the President's tariffs hurting my constituents, but he is also damaging our relationship with Canada: an ally, a partner, and for many--a good neighbor. Other than oil and electricity, Canada imports more goods from the United States than we import from Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this full-year CR. This bill abdicates our constitutional responsibilities to direct funding and it gives it to Elon Musk and Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, on the morning of February 24, 2025, I was attending the University of Minnesota's National Security Research & Innovation Day in my district, and the flight I took back to Washington, D.C. was delayed departing from Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition H.R. 35. This bill is a solution that has already been addressed in law. Right now, the House of Representatives has important work to do.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 30. H.R. 30 undermines the basic constitutional protection of a person being innocent until proven guilty. It subjects immigrants, including those who have been victims of domestic violence, to new grounds of inadmissibility and deportability that do not require a conviction in court.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man, Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter passed away at home in New York City on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. When a United States resident or business has income subject to taxation in another country, or vice-versa, they face double taxation and must pay both U.S. taxes and taxes of the other nation.”

“Ms. Philips' tireless efforts working with partners and advocates around the world to abolish the death penalty and to defend and protect the LGBTQI community is commendable. Finally, her commitment to building schools and providing education to young people in Nepal from Pre-K through 10th grade by serving more than 1,000 low-income Nepali students today exemplifies the spirit of American ingenuity and being a great Samaritan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, Ms. Robin Philips, for her lifelong commitment to defending women and girls' rights at home and abroad, and to congratulate her on her retirement.”