ICYMI: Senator Collins Discusses Health Care, Russia Investigation on CNN’s “State of the Union”
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As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator Collins holds a key position in Congress and has the important responsibility of overseeing and shaping national security issues of importance to both Maine and the United States. Senator Collins has fought for, and secured, provisions in annual defense authorization and funding bills that support work at Bath Iron Works, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the University of Maine, Saco Defense, Pratt & Whitney, and other companies important to the Maine economy.
Funding for Important Infrastructure Project at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Clears Key Hurdle
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee on which she serves approved $61.7 million in funding for a paint, blast, and rubber fabrication facility at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery. The funding was included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill at her request.
Senator Collins Announces Funding of National Guard Readiness Center in Presque Isle Clears Key Hurdle
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee on which she serves approved $17.5 million in funding for the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Presque Isle. The funding was included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill at her request.
At Appropriations Hearing, Senator Collins Presses Navy Leaders to Increase Drydock Capacity at PNSY and Other Public Shipyards to Accommodate the Naval Fleet
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Senator Susan Collins' Statement on the Washington Post's Report Regarding the President's Handling of Classified Information
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement in response to a report in the Washington Post regarding the President's handling of classified information:
Senator Collins and Congresswoman Wilson Lead Letter Requesting Update on Administration’s Efforts to Combat Boko Haram
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins and U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson led a bipartisan group of 50 Members of Congress in writing to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, and Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, requesting an update on their efforts to counter Boko Haram.
Senator Collins Announces $433 Million for Additional Destroyer Likely to be Awarded to BIW
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan funding bill that was signed into law yesterday includes $433 million for the construction of an additional Arleigh Burke class destroyer (DDG-51) that is likely to be awarded to Bath Iron Works (BIW). As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins secured this funding.
Senators Collins and King’s Statement on Death of Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Kyle Milliken
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King issued this statement following the announcement by the Department of Defense that Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Kyle Milliken, a Falmouth, Maine, native, was killed during an operation against al-Shabaab in Somalia.
Bipartisan Funding Bill That Includes Numerous Measures Championed by Senator Collins Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - By a vote of 79-18 the Senate passed a bipartisan appropriations omnibus this afternoon that will fund the government at updated levels through the end of September. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, successfully pushed for a number of provisions that were incorporated in the final bill.
At Appropriations Hearing, Senator Collins Praises the University of Maine’s Innovative Research on Biofuels, Composites
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Senator Collins’ Statement on Syria Strike
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released this statement on last night’s military strike in Syria:
Senator Collins Presses Department of Defense Leaders on Importance of Investing in Infrastructure at PNSY, Other Public Shipyards
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In Letter to Secretary Mattis, Senator Collins Calls for Zero Tolerance of Marine Nude Photo Scandal
Washington, D.C. - In response to recent press reports that some Marines have posted naked and compromising photos of their fellow service members on social media without their consent, U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, urging him to create an environment of “zero-tolerance” for harassment.
House Passes Defense Funding Bill with Remaining $433 Million Needed for Additional DDG-51 to be Built at BIW
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the House passed the 2017 Defense funding bill, which includes $433 million for the construction of an additional Arleigh Burke class destroyer (DDG-51) that will be awarded to Bath Iron Works (BIW).
Senator Collins’ Statement on Attorney General Sessions’ Communications with Russian Ambassador
Washington, D.C. — Following reports that Attorney General Sessions spoke twice with the Russian ambassador last year, U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement:
“Attorney General Sessions should recuse himself to ensure public confidence in the Justice Department's investigation.
“He should also clarify his statements to the Judiciary Committee with respect to his communications with the Russian Ambassador.”
Senator Collins’ Statement on Reports that Trump Administration Sought to Enlist Intelligence Officials, Members of Congress to Counter Allegations About Russian Ties
Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to reports suggesting that the Trump Administration sought to enlist Intelligence officials and Members of Congress to counter stories about President Trump’s ties to Russia:
Senator Collins Joins Group of Senators Urging Administration to Pursue a Tough Russia Policy
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), along with Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Todd Young (R-IN), Rob Portman (R-OH), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), today sent a letter to President Trump urging his Administration to pursue a principled and tough-minded Russia policy, highlighting Russia's aggressive behavior in Ukraine, Syria, and cyberspace.
Collins, King Join Bipartisan Congressional Letter Calling for Exemption of Federal Hiring Freeze for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & Navy Shipyards Around the Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) signed onto a letter led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and sent to Secretary of Defense James Mattis calling for Department of Navy shipyard civilian employees to be exempt from the recent executive order that freezes federal hiring.
Senator Collins Questions CIA Director Nominee Pompeo on Cybersecurity at Confirmation Hearing
Washington, D.C.—At a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on the nomination of Rep. Mike Pompeo to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Committee, questioned Rep. Pompeo on the issue of cyber threats. Senator Collins has long worked to address this danger to our nation’s safety and security.
Countering Boko Haram: Senator Collins’ Legislation to Combat This Ruthless Terrorist Organization Becomes Law
In 2014, the terrorist group Boko Haram shocked the world by kidnapping 276 Nigerian schoolgirls, sending them into lives of sexual slavery and forced “marriages.” That horrific act was part of a nearly decade-long campaign of brutal violence by the extremist organization against the people of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger in West and Central Africa.
U.S. Senators Collins & King Welcome Navy’s New Fleet Plan
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement after the Navy announced a new fleet plan calling for a goal of 355 battle force ships. This includes an increase of 16 large surface combatant ships compared to the Navy’s current goal. These ships include the DDG-1000 and Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyers produced by Bath Iron Works.
Signaling a Renewed Commitment to Pursuing Terrorist Organizations Worldwide, Senator Collins’ Legislation to Combat Boko Haram is Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the President has signed into law bipartisan legislation she authored aimed at stopping the spread of the terrorist organization Boko Haram. The new law will strengthen the United States’ response to Boko Haram’s brazen and vicious acts of terrorism. Senator Collins’ legislation unanimously passed the Senate in September of 2015 and unanimously passed the House last week.
President Signs Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Collins, King to Protect Northern Border into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the President has signed the Northern Border Security Review Act, a bipartisan bill to assess and strengthen American security at the Northern Border, into law. Both Senators Collins and King are cosponsors of the legislation, which will help to make sure that Maine communities remain strong and safe.
Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million Award for Bath Iron Works
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Bath Iron Works has been awarded a $10,965,890 order against an existing Navy basic ordering agreement related to the testing and evaluation of the USS Rafael Peralta. More specifically, the award will support planning, management, engineering services, and emergent availability and repairs.
Senate Passes FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins
Washington, D.C. — With U.S. Senator Susan Collins’ strong advocacy, the Senate passed the fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today by an overwhelming bipartisan majority (92-7). Senator Collins is a senior member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
House Passes Legislation Authored and Introduced by Senator Collins to Combat Boko Haram
Washington, D.C. — In an effort to strengthen the United States’ response to the brazen and vicious acts of terrorism carried out by Boko Haram, U.S. Senator Susan Collins authored and introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping the spread of this terrorist organization. Senator Collins’ bill passed the Senate in September of 2015.
Collins, King, Poliquin Announce Significant Victory for Made-in-USA Athletic Footwear Provision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S.
Collins, King Announce Nearly $30 Million Navy Contract for Cianbro for PSNY Repairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield has been awarded a $28,860,243 contract from the U.S. Navy to perform structural repairs at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery.
Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Collins, King to Protect Northern Border Unanimously Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that a bipartisan bill they cosponsored to help assess and strengthen American security at the Northern Border – the longest common land border in the world – passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate.
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