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. Upon passage of the bill, the Congresswoman issued the following statement:

"I refuse to vote for any funding for the Department of Homeland Security while the Constitutional rights of Minnesotans are being violated. During the Trump Administration's invasion and occupation of our state, federal immigration agents have racially profiled our neighbors, apprehended children, killed an innocent mother, disappeared community members, injured people who were taken into custody, and arrested multiple U.S. citizens without cause. Agents of the Department of Homeland Security at the direction of Secretary Noem have weaponized the federal government against communities across this nation, and they are acting with impunity. Secretary Noem should be impeached and removed from office for the appalling conduct that her leadership has empowered. Americans should be outraged that House Republicans have given their stamp of approval for DHS to continue their campaign of chaos, violence, and tyranny."

Click here to watch Congresswoman McCollum's floor speech.

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