Congresswoman McCollum criticizes the Trump Administration's airspace closure in El Paso, demanding accountability from the Department of Defense.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman McCollum addresses airspace closure: Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued a statement regarding the recent closure of airspace in El Paso, attributing it to actions by the Trump administration. She described the closure as a "dangerous failure of competence" that undermines public trust and safety.
Call for accountability: McCollum emphasized the need for the Department of Defense to explain its involvement, particularly regarding the use of a directed energy weapon. She demanded answers from government officials, questioning why Congress was not informed about such significant operations.
Concerns over misinformation: The Congresswoman expressed concern that misleading information related to drone incursions by drug cartels had been publicly shared, suggesting it could divert scrutiny from the real causes of the airspace closure. She stated that transparency is crucial for public safety and trust.
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Betty McCollum Fundraising
Betty McCollum recently disclosed $161.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 566th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 69.8% came from individual donors.
McCollum disclosed $205.8K of spending. This was the 363rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
McCollum disclosed $628.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 529th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Betty McCollum Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Betty McCollum:
- H.R.7545: To prohibit funds made available for assistance to the Government of Israel to be used to support certain violations of international law, and for other purposes.
- 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
- H.R.588: Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention 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 $1,828,768 of spending in Minnesota's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $32,502 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".
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