Kelly Morrison
Representative for Minnesota · Democratic · United States
“After millions of Americans have lost their health insurance and families are struggling to feed their children, President Trump is now demanding that taxpayers send hundreds of billions of dollars to fight a foreign war overseas.”
“After millions of Americans have lost their health insurance and families are struggling to feed their children, President Trump is now demanding that taxpayers send hundreds of billions of dollars to fight a foreign war overseas.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END THE WAR IN IRAN (Ms.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END THE WAR IN IRAN (Ms.”
“Both Chambers of Congress, which are Republican controlled I might add, have passed War Powers Resolutions to end the Iran war but there needs to be more. President Trump thinks he is above the law, but he is not. It is up to the Republican majorities in Congress to stop him.”
“Both Chambers of Congress, which are Republican controlled I might add, have passed War Powers Resolutions to end the Iran war but there needs to be more. President Trump thinks he is above the law, but he is not. It is up to the Republican majorities in Congress to stop him.”
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“On behalf of the people of Minnesota, I extend my sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ____________________”
“Senator Cwodzinski brought that same passion for public service to the Minnesota State Senate where he was first elected in 2016. Drawing on his background as an educator, he became a leading advocate for students and teachers across Minnesota. In addition to his championing of students and educators, he is a passionate advocate for protecting the Boundary Waters and chief author of legislation for permanent protection of Minnesota's crown jewel. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Senator Cwodzinski is a devoted husband to his wife, Patti; a proud father of two children; and grandfather of two grandchildren. His love of family, community, and country has shaped every aspect of his life and service.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4465] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MINNESOTA STATE SENATOR STEVE CWODZINSKI (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski for his lifelong dedication to education, civic engagement, and public service. Senator Cwodzinski began his career in public service as a public school teacher. For over 30 years, he inspired students to become informed and engaged citizens.”
“Both Chambers of Congress, which are Republican controlled I might add, have passed War Powers Resolutions to end the Iran war but there needs to be more. President Trump thinks he is above the law, but he is not. It is up to the Republican majorities in Congress to stop him. It is their constitutional duty to put the American people, our national security, our economy above a single President's self-serving war of choice. Madam Speaker, I plead to my Republican colleagues, what is your line? When will you put the American people first and stop this war? We are not powerless. We can end this war. I implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to listen to the American people, find their courage, and end this war. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of West Virginia).”
“As an American, as a patriot, as the wife of an Army combat veteran, I am outraged. When you make the decision to send American soldiers into harm's way, you better have a damn good reason for it and you better know what you are doing. We have neither, and this administration continues to recklessly put our troops' lives on the line without care or cause. It is shameful. That is why I am joining my colleague and combat veteran Representative Pat Ryan in fighting to end this reckless war and reassert our congressional authority over war-making powers. Madam Speaker, we need to pass the No Funds for Iran War Act and stop any more taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran.”
“After millions of Americans have lost their health insurance and families are struggling to feed their children, President Trump is now demanding that taxpayers send hundreds of billions of dollars to fight a foreign war overseas. Of course, now President Trump has literally told us time and time again that he does not care about the American people. Well, he may not care, but the elected officials in this Chamber should. It is literally our job to do what is best for our constituents. We cannot stand by and watch President Trump drag us into yet another mess, especially when it is at the expense of Americans every single time. Let's just step back for a moment here and ask the question: Why are we even in this war? This administration still can't give us a good answer. No explanation. No reason. No strategy. No endgame.”
“When Donald Trump first got us into this war, he said it would last about 4 to 6 weeks. Well, now it has been 20. Over the last 5 months, the Trump administration has spent more than $100 billion on their illegal war on the other side of the world. Do you know what $100 billion could fund here at home? Childcare for 7 million children, healthcare for 10 million people, food assistance for 45 million Americans. These aren't just arbitrary numbers. Trump's actions have real impacts and real costs on real people's lives. Let's not forget that this comes as Trump made the single largest cut to healthcare and food assistance in our Nation's history last year.”
“Donald Trump is backing the United States into a corner, and the worst part about it is that he has no plan to get us out. His strategy is to bomb first, think later. He is sacrificing our economy, our security, and our standing in the world, and for what? One in two Americans can't afford health insurance. Food, housing, and childcare costs are astronomical. Inflation is at a 3-year high and the cost of gas, groceries, and everything in between is going up. President Trump was elected to office on the promise of lowering costs and ending unwinnable wars overseas, and yet here we are. Now, he is demanding that taxpayers pay hundreds of billions of dollars to fund his new endless, costly, illegal war in Iran. The American people deserve so much better from their President.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END THE WAR IN IRAN (Ms. Morrison of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. MORRISON. Madam Speaker, today, I rise against the Trump administration's reckless, costly, and illegal war in Iran. In just the last 24 hours, President Trump's deal has collapsed yet again. Tensions have escalated, blockades have been reinstated, and strikes have resumed. President Trump has informed the Nation that we are, once again, at war with Iran, an illegal war that no one asked for, no one wanted, and yet every American is paying the price for.”
“On behalf of the people of Minnesota, I extend my sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ____________________”
“Senator Cwodzinski brought that same passion for public service to the Minnesota State Senate where he was first elected in 2016. Drawing on his background as an educator, he became a leading advocate for students and teachers across Minnesota. In addition to his championing of students and educators, he is a passionate advocate for protecting the Boundary Waters and chief author of legislation for permanent protection of Minnesota's crown jewel. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Senator Cwodzinski is a devoted husband to his wife, Patti; a proud father of two children; and grandfather of two grandchildren. His love of family, community, and country has shaped every aspect of his life and service.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4465] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MINNESOTA STATE SENATOR STEVE CWODZINSKI (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor Minnesota State Senator Steve Cwodzinski for his lifelong dedication to education, civic engagement, and public service. Senator Cwodzinski began his career in public service as a public school teacher. For over 30 years, he inspired students to become informed and engaged citizens.”
“Both Chambers of Congress, which are Republican controlled I might add, have passed War Powers Resolutions to end the Iran war but there needs to be more. President Trump thinks he is above the law, but he is not. It is up to the Republican majorities in Congress to stop him. It is their constitutional duty to put the American people, our national security, our economy above a single President's self-serving war of choice. Madam Speaker, I plead to my Republican colleagues, what is your line? When will you put the American people first and stop this war? We are not powerless. We can end this war. I implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to listen to the American people, find their courage, and end this war. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of West Virginia).”
“As an American, as a patriot, as the wife of an Army combat veteran, I am outraged. When you make the decision to send American soldiers into harm's way, you better have a damn good reason for it and you better know what you are doing. We have neither, and this administration continues to recklessly put our troops' lives on the line without care or cause. It is shameful. That is why I am joining my colleague and combat veteran Representative Pat Ryan in fighting to end this reckless war and reassert our congressional authority over war-making powers. Madam Speaker, we need to pass the No Funds for Iran War Act and stop any more taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran.”
“After millions of Americans have lost their health insurance and families are struggling to feed their children, President Trump is now demanding that taxpayers send hundreds of billions of dollars to fight a foreign war overseas. Of course, now President Trump has literally told us time and time again that he does not care about the American people. Well, he may not care, but the elected officials in this Chamber should. It is literally our job to do what is best for our constituents. We cannot stand by and watch President Trump drag us into yet another mess, especially when it is at the expense of Americans every single time. Let's just step back for a moment here and ask the question: Why are we even in this war? This administration still can't give us a good answer. No explanation. No reason. No strategy. No endgame.”
“When Donald Trump first got us into this war, he said it would last about 4 to 6 weeks. Well, now it has been 20. Over the last 5 months, the Trump administration has spent more than $100 billion on their illegal war on the other side of the world. Do you know what $100 billion could fund here at home? Childcare for 7 million children, healthcare for 10 million people, food assistance for 45 million Americans. These aren't just arbitrary numbers. Trump's actions have real impacts and real costs on real people's lives. Let's not forget that this comes as Trump made the single largest cut to healthcare and food assistance in our Nation's history last year.”
“Donald Trump is backing the United States into a corner, and the worst part about it is that he has no plan to get us out. His strategy is to bomb first, think later. He is sacrificing our economy, our security, and our standing in the world, and for what? One in two Americans can't afford health insurance. Food, housing, and childcare costs are astronomical. Inflation is at a 3-year high and the cost of gas, groceries, and everything in between is going up. President Trump was elected to office on the promise of lowering costs and ending unwinnable wars overseas, and yet here we are. Now, he is demanding that taxpayers pay hundreds of billions of dollars to fund his new endless, costly, illegal war in Iran. The American people deserve so much better from their President.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END THE WAR IN IRAN (Ms. Morrison of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. MORRISON. Madam Speaker, today, I rise against the Trump administration's reckless, costly, and illegal war in Iran. In just the last 24 hours, President Trump's deal has collapsed yet again. Tensions have escalated, blockades have been reinstated, and strikes have resumed. President Trump has informed the Nation that we are, once again, at war with Iran, an illegal war that no one asked for, no one wanted, and yet every American is paying the price for.”
“Meanwhile, the White House is assessing ways to ``persuade women to have more children.'' I am an OB/GYN. It has been my life's work to help women have children. Let me tell you, eliminating early childhood care and education, making our Nation's childcare crisis even worse and taking away parents' ability to go to work and provide for their families, is not how you persuade women to have more children. On top of that, gutting Medicaid, the health insurance program that covers half of all children and 40 percent of all births, is not how you persuade women to have more children. It is hard to imagine a more antifamily agenda. The Republican plan pressures women to have more children then abandons them, gutting the healthcare, education, and support they need to be healthy and to thrive. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1740-H1741] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ELIMINATING HEAD START (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise on behalf of the 800,000 children who will lose access to early childhood care, healthcare, and education because of the Trump administration's budget. Their budget proposes to eliminate Head Start, the nationwide program that provides essential care to nearly 1 [[Page H1741]] million children across our country.”
“Meanwhile, the White House is assessing ways to ``persuade women to have more children.'' I am an OB/GYN. It has been my life's work to help women have children. Let me tell you, eliminating early childhood care and education, making our Nation's childcare crisis even worse and taking away parents' ability to go to work and provide for their families, is not how you persuade women to have more children. On top of that, gutting Medicaid, the health insurance program that covers half of all children and 40 percent of all births, is not how you persuade women to have more children. It is hard to imagine a more antifamily agenda. The Republican plan pressures women to have more children then abandons them, gutting the healthcare, education, and support they need to be healthy and to thrive. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1740-H1741] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ELIMINATING HEAD START (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise on behalf of the 800,000 children who will lose access to early childhood care, healthcare, and education because of the Trump administration's budget. Their budget proposes to eliminate Head Start, the nationwide program that provides essential care to nearly 1 [[Page H1741]] million children across our country.”
“Paige's excellence led her to the University of Connecticut where she was a dominant force in NCAA Division I basketball. Over her career, she amassed many prestigious awards including the ESPY's Best Female College Athlete and was selected as a first team All-American three times. Winning the NCAA championship with UConn is a testament to her talent, resilience, and leadership on and off the court. Paige's teammates and coaches have praised her for her mentality of putting her team first and for her dedication to their sport. Paige serves as an inspiration and role model for athletes across the country. Along with the entire State of Minnesota, I am incredibly proud of her and her accomplishments. We will cheer her on as she enters the 2025 WNBA draft, and we can't wait to see what is next for the remarkable Paige Bueckers.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [House] [Page H1512] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING PAIGE BUECKERS (Ms. MORRISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Paige Bueckers for her accomplishments in women's basketball and for leading the University of Connecticut women's basketball team to victory in the NCAA championship. Paige Bueckers graduated from Hopkins High School in 2020. From an early age, she was known across Minnesota for her stellar basketball skills and her outstanding character.”
“I recognize Sharon Billings, Caitlin Cahill, Keith Engel, Aditi Ginuga, Anne Leland, Cathy Olson, Dave Olson, Paula Ramaley, Cole Roepke, Adaline Shinkle, Brad Shinkle, Diane Sjolander, and Anita Smithson. The people of Minnesota's Third Congressional District are fortunate to have them as neighbors, friends, and community members. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 63 (Tuesday, April 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E301] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONSTITUENTS OF MINNESOTA'S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOR THEIR WORK IN PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ______ HON. KELLY MORRISON of minnesota in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize several constituents in Minnesota's Third Congressional District. Their dedication to promoting democracy is to be commended.”
“You cannot hide from the fact that you are choosing to rip healthcare away from millions of Americans. You cannot hide from the fact that you are choosing to decimate State budgets in order to serve your donors and your billionaire elites. You cannot hide from the fact that your State counterparts and surely your constituents do not want you to do this. As we consider the budget this week, we need House Republicans in the House of Representatives to finally stand with Democrats against this disastrous budget. ____________________”
“Speaker, this is from Republican legislators to the Republican President and the Republican majority in Congress. Their plea is clear. The threat is real. The facts are undeniable. Republicans in State legislatures do not want to gut Medicaid. Minnesotans do not want to gut Medicaid. Americans do not want to gut Medicaid. So why in the world are congressional Republicans teeing up these massive cuts to Medicaid in their budget? It is because they are singularly focused on giving massive tax breaks to their wealthy donors, to billionaires like Elon Musk, and to huge corporations. They are willing to do that by selling out healthcare coverage for 80 million Americans. That is it. It is really that simple. I say to my Republican colleagues that you cannot hide from your own party raising the alarm not to do this.”
“The only choices available are being forced to raise local property taxes drastically or close services. Finally, healthcare is a major employer in rural Minnesota. Reductions in already-too-low reimbursement rates would not only limit access but would also reduce pay and services, hugely impacting rural economies and the rapidly growing aging population in greater Minnesota. [[Page H1423]] Please remind our good leaders in Washington that simply cutting the budget is not going to take away our responsibilities to the aged, those with disabilities and mental health needs, children, and the poor. You can make a difference in this debate. Please, please do. Respectfully. The letter was signed by more than one dozen Republican State legislators. Mr.”
“Drastic reductions to Medicaid funding have the potential to impact the 1.4 million people we serve and place incredible pressure on our overall State budget. {time} 1215 There are no other sources to make up the lost Federal share beyond severely impacting the seniors and those with disabilities who we serve. This is contrary to how we Republicans respect the aged and the vulnerable. Deep reductions beyond what we can absorb will also put a major strain on the State's ability to support our county- based infrastructure. In our county-based service model, via the property tax, counties already pay very significant shares of human services costs, including child protection, waiver management, chemical dependency, mental health, and State facility stays, and have little capacity to absorb any significant additional cost.”
“It would devastate the already lean areas of service we have been working to make more efficient for many years As Republican leaders in Minnesota, we have been partners for designing a State Health and Human Services system that meets the needs of our great State. Just to emphasize what you already know, Medicaid includes services and care for the seniors and those with disabilities, not just healthcare for the poor. Additionally, nearly 50 percent of all Medicaid enrollees are children. Given some of the large numbers coming out of Washington, we are concerned that there is no practical way to accommodate some of the proposed massive reductions and still provide the kind of care these vulnerable people require.”
“Carlton, Minnesota has been a leader in providing access to care and containing costs and now stands vulnerable to unworkable funding reductions with some of what is being proposed in the Federal budget. A move to a per capita cap or block grant program will be workable if the reduction is modest, manageable, and accompanied by extreme flexibility. Too deep of a cut is unmanageable in any instance. Innovation is occurring in Minnesota within the current financing and waiver structure. We are moving people with disabilities into greater independence. Massive Medicaid reductions could punish Minnesota for being such a strong leader in greater efficiencies and better outcomes.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1422-H1423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDRESSING UNWORKABLE FUNDING REDUCTIONS IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET (Ms. Morrison of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. MORRISON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with a letter. This is a letter from Republican State legislators from my home State of Minnesota, addressed to President Trump and Republicans in Congress. Please listen carefully. Dear Mr. President, Congressman Emmer, Congressman Finstad, Congresswoman Fischbach, Congressman Stauber, and Ms.”