Betty McCollum

Betty McCollum

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 4th district

13 sponsored · 410 cosponsored

Age 72 · In office since 2001

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 committee 13 bills

Introduced 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.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2026

H.R. 10576 Native Americans

A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill transfers additional federal land back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, addressing past land issues and returning culturally important lands.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill explicitly requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for public engagement and comment when implementing the land transfer provisions.

No question was scored the opposite.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Critical Materials Future Act of 2025

H.R. 10395 Energy

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill supports domestic critical material processing projects, which fosters domestic industries and jobs.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    Critical materials processing is essential for supplying materials needed for renewable energy technologies and energy storage.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 for the pilot program, representing a significant government expenditure.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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

H.Res. 1484 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution acknowledges that nonprofits provide essential services like food and shelter.

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The resolution acknowledges the significant contribution of nonprofits to the national GDP.

No question was scored the opposite.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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

H.Res. 1463 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +3

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution seeks to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and calls for the prevention of their exclusion and discrimination.

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The resolution calls for public observance of Disability Pride Month and active prevention of discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026

H.R. 8016 Environmental Protection

A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill establishes Centers of Excellence to advance research into PFAS detection and remediation.

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill specifically targets legal accountability for persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic substances in the environment.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes new regulatory, reporting, and fee obligations on manufacturers and users.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill imposes mandatory annual reporting and petition fees that may burden smaller companies.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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

H.R. 7545 International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 31 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill prohibits funds from supporting the abuse, torture, or illegal detention of Palestinian children.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates detailed annual reports and certifications regarding the use of U.S. funds by Israel.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill restricts how U.S. assistance is used by the Government of Israel, which may impact current security relationships.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

H.R. 5521 International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +2

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Honors service that promotes intercultural understanding and diplomacy.

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Recognizes the Peace Corps' role in strengthening ally relationships and promoting world peace.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes expenditures from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to produce the medals.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

H.R. 5328 Native Americans

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill enhances resource stability and tribal consultation for all major Indian programmatic accounts.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill provides advance budget authority for the Indian Health Service to ensure continuous service availability.

No question was scored the opposite.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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

H.Res. 658 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution recognizes that nonprofits nurture and educate people of all ages.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution notes that nonprofits provide essential services like feeding and sheltering.

No question was scored the opposite.

Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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

H.Res. 613 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +4

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution designates a month for pride and explicitly calls for the prevention of discrimination and isolation for this group.

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The resolution calls on the American people and interest groups to take an active role in preventing discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.

No question was scored the opposite.

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