The health care reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last night clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and infringes on each state's sovereignty.

Early life
Born and raised in Brooksville Florida McCollum graduated from Hernando High School and earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of Florida. He is a member of the North Florida Committee on Foreign Relations. McCollum served as a partner with the Baker & Hostetler LLP law firm practicing in the federal policy area.

Ira William "Bill" McCollum Jr. He was a member of the United State House of Representatives from 1981 to 2001 representing Florida's 5th congressional district which was later redistricted to the 8th congressional district in 1993. As a member of the House McCollum voted to impeach President Bill Clinton and subsequently took a leadership role in managing Clinton's trial in the Senate which ended in acquittal.