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13 May 2024, 10:14 am by Lynn L. Bergeson
On April 18, 2024, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) announced that she and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (H.R. 8074, S. 4187), “bicameral legislation to address the excessive use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the nation’s supply chain, which has led to the harmful compounds contaminating water sources, as well as surrounding environments and communities. [read post]
13 May 2024, 10:14 am by Lynn L. Bergeson
On April 18, 2024, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) announced that she and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (H.R. 8074, S. 4187), “bicameral legislation to address the excessive use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the nation’s supply chain, which has led to the harmful compounds contaminating water sources, as well as surrounding environments and communities. [read post]
7 Jul 2023, 4:00 pm by Mary Chastain
Betty McCollum: "The legacy of cluster bombs is misery, death, and expensive cleanup generations after their use. [read post]
13 Nov 2019, 6:58 am by Adam Feldman
” Congresswoman Betty McCollum: “In this decision, the Court ruled that Lilly Ledbetter, a former supervisor at a tire plant in Alabama, was not eligible to receive back pay for pay discrimination because she had not filed her claim within 180 days after the first ‘unlawful employment practice occurred. [read post]
4 Apr 2019, 9:12 pm by Alana Bevan
” Subcommittee Chair Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) called the budget request “unrealistic,” suggesting that Congress will reject the proposed cuts. [read post]
8 Mar 2019, 2:30 am by Jon L. Gelman
Kennedy III (D-MA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), James McGovern (D-MA), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Linda T. [read post]
6 Feb 2019, 7:56 pm by Sabrina I. Pacifici
Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee panel that oversees the Interior Department’s budget, asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to determine whether it was illegal to use park fees to pay for operations during the shutdown…” [read post]
9 Jan 2018, 8:36 am by Michael Markarian
As we begin the second session of the 115th Congress, let’s take a moment to look back at the highs and lows from the first session. [read post]
14 Sep 2017, 9:30 pm by Sarah Madigan
” In opposition, Representative Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) reportedly said, “there is no doubt at all that methane contributes to the increased levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, which contribute to the long-lasting changes in our climate. [read post]
28 Apr 2017, 2:18 pm by Eric Yap
Betty McCollum (D-MN) has introduced H.R. 1232: “Save America’s Science Act” to require Federal agencies to maintain and preserve their data assets — even as other proposed bills make their way through Congress which purport to promote transparency in scientific research but would gut the efforts of the EPA if passed, according to critics. [read post]
19 Apr 2016, 11:22 am by Michael Markarian
Lawmakers voting yes on the amendment, to protect horses:  Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Charlie Dent (R-PA), Sam Farr (D-CA), Michael Honda (D-CA),  Steve Israel (D-NY), David Jolly (R-FL), David Joyce (R-OH), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), David Price (D-NC), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Tom Rooney (R-FL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Dutch… [read post]
19 Jan 2016, 1:59 pm by Michael Markarian
., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. [read post]
17 Jun 2015, 12:01 pm by Michael Markarian
Betty McCollum, D-Minn., the ranking member of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee. [read post]