Congresswoman McCollum to Continue Serving on Powerful House Appropriations Committee During 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL, MN-04) announced on Thursday morning that she will continue serving on the House Appropriations Committee during the 119^th Congress, the committee which funds the federal government. Congresswoman McCollum will serve her third term as the top Democrat on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee in addition to serving as the number two Democrat on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

"It is an honor to continue to serve on the Appropriations Committee this Congress," McCollum said. "I look forward to my ongoing work with my colleagues to deliver for Minnesotans and all Americans by investing in excellence in education, protecting the environment, expanding health care access, fiscal responsibility, and robust international engagement that prioritizes diplomacy, development, human rights, along with a strong national defense."

"As the Ranking Member on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I'm committed to maintaining and advancing the security of our great nation that also drives innovation that puts Americans to work," added McCollum. "We face a host of challenges around the globe, including Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and increasing provocations by China. This moment calls for more American leadership, not less. As the Ranking Democrat on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to lead efforts to support our allies and advance American values abroad."

In the 119^th Congress, Congresswoman McCollum will bring a commonsense perspective to her work as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. The Congresswoman believes that a strong Defense Department begins by providing for the servicemembers who make up the U.S. Armed Forces. Our soldiers must continue to receive the best training, equipment, and technology available to them.

Congresswoman McCollum will also serve as the second-ranking Democrat on the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, a subcommittee which she led as chair during the 116^th Congress. During the 119th Congress, McCollum will prioritize investments in Indian Country and protecting our clean air and water, our wilderness and public lands, and our nation's natural treasures.

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