Rep. Betty McCollumVerified account

Looking forward to hearing from more than 40 witnesses to gather testimony about America’s urgent needs related to protecting public health, the environment, and our public lands, as well as opportunities to make smart investments in the arts and humanities.

Christopher Stowe is a retired U.S. Marine and testified today on behalf of the American Art Therapy Association. "Art therapy has helped me become a better human, husband, father, and friend. I can also state without a doubt art therapy has helped save my life."

Representatives from Minnesota's @ParkSquare Theatre and @humanities testified about the power of the arts and humanities to celebrate & bring together diverse communities to explore and share their history, culture, & experience.

“When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” Powerful testimony from American @LungAssociation. Every person in every community deserves clean air to breathe -- and the EPA’s enforcement efforts are critical in this endeavor. EPA funding saves lives.

Strong EPA funding, especially for environmental justice programs, ensures vital assistance for “those impacted first and worst” by pollution, climate change, and other threats. Our subcommittee is committed to working on cumulative exposure for frontline and legacy communities.

Thank you @healthylakes & @ELPCenter for testifying on impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is more important than ever as climate change brings new & increased challenges like fish & wildlife habitat loss & more severe algal blooms

The Minnesota Conservation Federation testified for @LWCFCOALITION in support of the Land & Water Conservation Fund. I’m proud to have secured #LWCF dollars for the MN school trust lands in the #BWCA, and I’ll be proud to vote for S. 47 today for permanent #LWCF reauthorization!

.@protectNPS testimony highlighted NPS' maintenance backlog & staffing/visitor services needs that have gone unaddressed due to budget constraints. National parks preserve our pristine natural places for future generations & need adequate funding to operate safely & sustainably.