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McCollum, Betty

United States Representative · Minnesota · District 4

DemocraticBioguide M001143

Betty McCollum is a Democratic representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2001. Before Congress, she served on the North St. Paul City Council and in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and worked as a teacher and in private-sector retail management.

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Profile research reviewed August 22, 2026

Betty McCollum is a Democratic representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2001. Before Congress, she served on the North St. Paul City Council and in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and worked as a teacher and in private-sector retail management.

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Current institutional role

Ranking Member — House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Betty McCollum is a Democratic representative from Minnesota who has served in the U.S. House since January 2001. Before Congress, she served on the North St. Paul City Council and in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and worked as a teacher and in private-sector retail management.

In the 119th Congress, McCollum serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. She also serves on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Minnesota · District 4
Party
Democratic
Birth date
July 12, 1954
Washington phone
(202) 225-6631
Office
2426 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2304
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Ranking Member — House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense — Ranking Member
  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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