McCollum praised Walz’s mining ban near the Boundary Waters and urged Congress to pass permanent federal protections.
Quiver AI Summary
McCollum praises Walz order: Congresswoman Betty McCollum said she “commends” Governor Tim Walz for issuing an executive order that bans mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, describing it as protection for the watershed and an effort to honor Tribal treaty obligations.
She urges federal action: McCollum said Congress should pass her “Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act” to provide permanent federal protection. She also said the area contains a large share of the freshwater in the U.S. National Forest System and cited wildfire risks and concerns about copper mining.
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Betty McCollum Fundraising
Betty McCollum recently disclosed $33.9K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on July 30th, 2026. This was the 724th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 51.3% came from individual donors.
McCollum disclosed $103.9K of spending. This was the 595th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
McCollum disclosed $498.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 430th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Betty McCollum's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Betty McCollum Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Betty McCollum:
- H.R.8016: Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
- H.R.7545: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
- H.R.5521: Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
- H.R.5328: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
- H.R.2977: MRRRI Act
- H.R.2976: Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
You can track bills proposed by Betty McCollum on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for McCollum.
2026 Minnesota's 4th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,798,078 of spending in Minnesota's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $32,464 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MINNESOTA POLITICAL ACTION FUND ($27,745)
- AFSCME WORKING FAMILIES FUND ($4,587)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election.
