Betty McCollum
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, McCollum has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while McCollum is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. McCollum votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
McCollum votes Yes on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, McCollum votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
McCollum votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. McCollum votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 24.
McCollum votes differently from most House Democrats on 2 of 60 Yes and No votes: No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and No on the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
The annual defense policy law.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 11 laws.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
19 excerpts
- Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule ActJune 24, 2026
“As part of Congress’s efforts to celebrate America's 250 th birthday, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (P.L. 119-79) directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to create and prepare a congressional time capsule to be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center. The capsule is an opportunity for each state and territory delegation to provide a joint submission that provides”
- Secure America ActJune 10, 2026
Congresswoman McCollum Votes No on Republican's Blank Check for ICE and CBP
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a budget bill ( S.2 ) that provides another blank check for the Trump administration to continue to deploy ICE and Border Patrol agents across America without any oversight or accountability.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActApril 30, 2026
Congresswoman McCollum Votes No on 2026 Farm Bill
“Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation as it codifies cuts to SNAP nutrition assistance that Republicans first made in their budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:”
- Public Law 119-85April 16, 2026
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Condemns Senate Vote to Allow Foreign Mining Company to Pollute the BWCA
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday upon Senate passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would allow foreign mining companies to begin toxic mineral extraction which would permanently pollute the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA):”
- Public Law 119-78February 9, 2026
McCollum Votes on D.C. Home Rule legislation (H.J. Res. 142)
“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.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Congresswoman McCollum voted no on the legislation.”
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- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 31, 2026
McCollum Announces $16.1 Million in Federal Funds for Thirteen East Metro Projects
“The funding was included in bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 6938; H.R. 7148) passed by the Senate today after House passage last week. After the chaos of last year, including the Trump government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – this bipartisan legislation was stripped of partisan policies and will now become law when the president”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 31, 2026
McCollum Announces $16.1 Million in Federal Funds for Thirteen East Metro Projects
“The funding was included in bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 6938; H.R. 7148) passed by the Senate today after House passage last week. After the chaos of last year, including the Trump government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – this bipartisan legislation was stripped of partisan policies and will now become law when the president”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 23, 2026
U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Domestic Provisions of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Upon passage of the measure, Ranking Member Betty McCollum issued the following statement:”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Defense Appropriations Minibus
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Upon passage of the temporary government funding measure, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement:”
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U.S. Rep. McCollum Votes No on Department of Homeland Security Funding
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7147). Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, voted no on the legislation.”
- Public Law 119-85January 21, 2026
“Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) issued the following statement on Wednesday following the passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would expose the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed to toxic acid mine drainage:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActDecember 18, 2025
McCollum Votes on Permitting Bills: House Republicans Continue to Prioritize Polluters over People
“If Republicans are concerned about energy supply chains, they should start by repealing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which attacked tax credits and programs designed to strengthen our supply chains.”
- Epstein Files Transparency ActNovember 19, 2025
Congresswoman McCollum Votes to Release Epstein Files
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, by a vote of 427-1. Congresswoman McCollum voted in favor of the measure.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 13, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on H.R. 5371:”
- Rescissions Act of 2025August 6, 2025
“During a late-night vote on July 17, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, a recissions package sought by President Trump on a vote of 216-213. The law rescinds more than $9 billion in federal funding that had been passed on a bipartisan basis just months earlier.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025July 18, 2025
Rep. McCollum Statement on Rescissions Package
“H.R. 4 will also rescind critical foreign assistance funding that was appropriated by Congress on a bipartisan basis 4 months ago. This rescission will stop lifesaving food assistance for families, and core nutrition services for children under five.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 2, 2025
Rep. McCollum Joins Every Senate and House Democrat in Opposing the One Big Ugly Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the House of Representatives awaits the vote on Donald Trump’s massive budget reconciliation bill (HR1), also known as the One Big Ugly Bill, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Rep. McCollum Opposes Donald Trump's Tax Scam
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — After beginning debate at 2:45am on Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Republicans’ massive budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on a vote of 215-214. All Democrats opposed the legislation.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 19 spending items this member requested, $21,994,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | Public Law 119-74 | Wet Bulb Globe Tech Sensor NetworkDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $750,000 |
| City of Woodbury | Public Law 119-74 | Woodbury Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | Saint Paul Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Washington County | Public Law 119-74 | Body-worn and Squad Car CamerasDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | CCTV Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest | Public Law 119-74 | Recidivism Reduction through Workforce ParticipationDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Gem La Municipal Wat Project, PhasEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Stillw Water TreatmeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Ramsey County | Public Law 119-74 | Wet Bulb Globe Tech Sensor NetworkDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $750,000 |
| City of Woodbury | Public Law 119-74 | Woodbury Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | Saint Paul Police Records Management SystemDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Washington County | Public Law 119-74 | Body-worn and Squad Car CamerasDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-74 | CCTV Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest | Public Law 119-74 | Recidivism Reduction through Workforce ParticipationDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | Weir Drive Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $1,350,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | CH 18 and Settlers Ridge Parkway ReconstructionDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $250,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-75 | Hayden Heights Library Reconstruction Phase IIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $3,150,000 |
| City of Maplewood | Public Law 119-75 | East Metro Public Safety Training Center Expansion ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $2,000,000 |
| City of Saint Paul | Public Law 119-75 | Burn Building Restoration and ReconstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MN | $1,250,000 |
6 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Online ads
No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.
Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, McCollum's campaign reports receiving $1,251,583.36 and reports spending $1,307,804.78, as of July 22, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $1,251,583.36 | $1,789,789.09 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $1,307,804.78 | $1,542,549.43 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $498,697.35 | $554,918.77 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H0MN04049as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $747,735.43 | $1,000,206.89 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $42,626.10 | $76,391.30 |
| Other political committees | $457,800.00 | $689,250.00 |
| Party committees | $1,000.00 | $1,916.67 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- MCCOLLUM FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00354688
- BRINGING EVERYONE TOGETHER THROUGH ADVOCACY Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00405050
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Where this comes from
We saved our own copy of each official House vote file listed here before writing this page. A code beside a file is its fingerprint, a short code that changes if the file's contents change.
