Rep. Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Minnesota's 4th district

13 sponsored · 403 cosponsored

In the House since 2001

Age 72

Contact their office: (202) 225-6631 · 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 13 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee13 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Native Americans119-HR-10576

Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources · Sep 24

This bill amends the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act to provide for the transfer of additional Federal land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8The bill transfers additional federal land back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, addressing past land issues and returning culturally important lands.
  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5The bill explicitly requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for public engagement and comment when implementing the land transfer provisions.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Energy119-HR-10395

Critical Materials Future Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Sep 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 15

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program supporting domestic critical material processing projects.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5Critical materials processing is essential for supplying materials needed for renewable energy technologies and energy storage.
  • Is this likely to create jobs?+5The bill supports domestic critical material processing projects, which fosters domestic industries and jobs.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4The bill authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 for the pilot program, representing a significant government expenditure.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Government Operations and Politics119-HRES-1484

Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2026, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".

Introduced in the House · Aug 17

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Aug 17

This resolution aims to recognize the nonprofit sector and the work of its employees. It highlights that there are 1,300,000 nonprofits that provide essential services like food, shelter, and education.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+1The resolution acknowledges the significant contribution of nonprofits to the national GDP.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1The resolution acknowledges that nonprofits provide essential services like food and shelter.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues119-HRES-1463

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Introduced in the House · Jul 27

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 27

This resolution expresses support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month." It notes that millions of American adults and children live with disabilities that impact major life activities.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3The resolution calls for public observance of Disability Pride Month and active prevention of discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.
  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3The resolution seeks to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and calls for the prevention of their exclusion and discrimination.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Environmental Protection119-HR-8016

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Mar 19

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Water Resources and Environment · Mar 20

This bill aims to phase out the production and use of nonessential perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7The bill specifically targets legal accountability for persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic substances in the environment.
  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+7The bill establishes Centers of Excellence to advance research into PFAS detection and remediation.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-5The bill imposes new regulatory, reporting, and fee obligations on manufacturers and users.
  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3The bill imposes mandatory annual reporting and petition fees that may burden smaller companies.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
International Affairs119-HR-7545

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Introduced in the House · Feb 12

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Feb 12

This bill aims to restrict how United States funds are used by the Government of Israel.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Would children be better off under this?+8The bill prohibits funds from supporting the abuse, torture, or illegal detention of Palestinian children.
  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7The bill mandates detailed annual reports and certifications regarding the use of U.S. funds by Israel.

The opposite

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2The bill restricts how U.S. assistance is used by the Government of Israel, which may impact current security relationships.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
International Affairs119-HR-5521

Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Sep 19

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Sep 19

This bill proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers. The award recognizes their 65 years of honorable service, dedication to world peace, and professional accomplishments.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2Honors service that promotes intercultural understanding and diplomacy.
  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2Recognizes the Peace Corps' role in strengthening ally relationships and promoting world peace.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1The bill authorizes expenditures from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to produce the medals.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Native Americans119-HR-5328

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Sep 11

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 11

This bill aims to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7The bill enhances resource stability and tribal consultation for all major Indian programmatic accounts.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6The bill provides advance budget authority for the Indian Health Service to ensure continuous service availability.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Government Operations and Politics119-HRES-658

Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2025, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".

Introduced in the House · Aug 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Aug 15

This resolution recognizes the nonprofit sector and the contributions of its employees. It notes that nonprofits serve various roles such as feeding, healing, sheltering, educating, nurturing, and inspiring people.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Would children be better off under this?+1The resolution recognizes that nonprofits nurture and educate people of all ages.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1The resolution notes that nonprofits provide essential services like feeding and sheltering.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McCollum
Democrat
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues119-HRES-613

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Introduced in the House · Jul 25

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 25

This resolution expresses support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month." It notes that 70,000,000 American adults and over 3,000,000 children have disabilities.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4The resolution designates a month for pride and explicitly calls for the prevention of discrimination and isolation for this group.
  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3The resolution calls on the American people and interest groups to take an active role in preventing discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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