Mainers are resilient. Along with the rest of the country, however, too many Mainers continue to struggle in this tough economy. Senator Collins believes that putting people back to work is the key to improving our economic recovery and should remain our number one goal. With this goal in mind, Senator Collins has offered or supported legislation aimed at providing tax relief, cutting red tape, and investing in a 21st century workforce.
Collins, King-Backed Bill Will Encourage Employers to Help Pay Off Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) this week cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help Americans tackle their student loan debt. The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would allow employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans – providing employees with much-needed relief and employers with a unique tool to attract and retain talented employees.
Senators Collins, King Announce $1.6 Million for Construction of Manufacturing Food-Processing Plant in Houlton
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that $1,600,000 has been awarded to the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation (SADC) to assist in the construction of a manufacturing food-processing plant in Houlton. This funding has been awarded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration and is expected to create 17 new jobs in southern Aroostook County.
Mainers from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Present Senator Collins with Award for Agriculture Advocacy
Senators Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Number of Geriatric Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Professionals
To get there, we need to train 1,600 geriatricians per year for the next 12 years
The Bipartisan Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act would help us reach that goal
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor
Senators Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Number of Geriatric Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Professionals
To get there, we need to train 1,600 geriatricians per year for the next 12 years
The Bipartisan Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act would help us reach that goal
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor
Senators Collins, Johnson Announce Legislation to Pay Federal Employees Required to Work During Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) today announced legislation to ensure federal workers that are deemed “excepted” and required to come to work each day are paid on time despite the partial government shutdown.
House Passes Bill Authored by Senators Collins, Cardin to Ensure Federal Workers Affected by Shutdowns Receive Retroactive Pay
From the Senate floor yesterday, Majority Leader McConnell confirmed that President Trump will sign the bill into law
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Cardin Bill to Ensure Federal Workers Affected by Shutdowns Receive Retroactive Pay
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would protect federal and other government workers from the repercussions of the current and future lapses in federal appropriations.
Senators Collins, King Announce $600,000 in USDA Small Business Innovation Funding to VitaminSea LLC in Buxton
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Angus King today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $600,000 grant to VitaminSea LLC, a family-owned seaweed harvesting and processing company based in Buxton. The Phase II grant, which was awarded through the USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program, will fund real world market testing for larger scale commercialization of VitaminSea’s seaweed products.
Senator Collins’ Statement on Members of Coast Guard Affected by Partial Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement today regarding a separate payroll system that will prevent active-duty members of the Coast Guard from receiving pay for pre-shutdown work unless action is taken:
“Most federal employees will receive their scheduled paychecks today, but that is not the case for 42,000 Coast Guard members, who will not be paid for pre-shutdown work because they are under a different pay system. This is not fair. I called the White House to urge an immediate fix.”
Farm Bill Signed into Law, Includes Provisions Authored by Senator Collins to Benefit Maine Farmers
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the 2018 Farm Bill has been signed into law after receiving overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The legislation includes a number of provisions Senator Collins authored to support Mainers employed in the agriculture industry.
Bill Authored by Collins, King to Bolster the Northern Border Regional Commission Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act was included in the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill. The final agreement comes after the Senate and House of Representatives worked for weeks to reconcile the differences between each chamber’s version of the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation, which passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support, was signed into law today.
Provisions Authored by Senators Collins, Brown to Support Local Farming Programs to Be Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – In a win for our nation’s farmers and local food production, several provisions authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) from the Local Farms and Regional Market Supply (FARMS) Act were included in the 2018 Farm Bill. The bill passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support and now awaits the President’s signature.
Senator Collins’ Legislation to Support Maine Dairy Farmers Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. – In a win for Maine dairy farmers, an amendment authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) that will promote innovation and increase demand for milk products was included in the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill.
Senator Collins’ Legislation to Help Strengthen Organic Farming Research Included in 2018 Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) announced that the Agricultural Research Act of 2018, legislation she authored with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), was included in the 2018 Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill received overwhelming bipartisan support and passed the Senate by a vote of 87-13, and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Effort from Senators Collins, King Ensures Harmful House Amendment Not in Farm Bill
House Amendment would have required states to accept agriculture products that may violate state and locals laws.
Farm Bill Passes Senate, Includes Provisions Authored by Senator Collins to Benefit Maine Farmers
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill by an overwhelming bipartisan margin of 87-13. The legislation, which includes a number of provisions Senator Collins authored to support Mainers employed in the agriculture industry, now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Support Young & Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
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Bill Authored by Collins, King to Bolster the Northern Border Regional Commission Clears Key Hurdle
In 2018, the NBRC awarded $2.9 million in grants for projects throughout Maine.
Senator Collins Announces $26.6 Million for Three Transportation Projects in Maine
Senator Collins has secured more than $160 million for Maine transportation projects through this grant program since 2009
Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at BIW Start of Fabrication Ceremony for the Future USS Patrick Gallagher
Following Advocacy from Maine Congressional Delegation, Sanford Rug Manufacturer is Victorious in Trade Zone Application
Washington, D.C.—Maine’s Congressional Delegation announced today that Sanford-based Flemish Master Weavers prevailed in its application for an exemption from a tariff on yarn it uses to manufacture area rugs in Maine. The ruling by the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board helps to level the playing field for Flemish Master Weavers to compete against foreign competitors and places the company in a strong position for continued growth.
Collins, King, Poliquin Celebrate New Defense Contract at New Balance Supporting 900 Maine Jobs
Norridgewock, ME – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Bruce Poliquin visited the New Balance plant in Norridgewock in celebration of New Balance’s new contract with the U.S. military to produce athletic footwear for our military recruits domestically. The Senators and Representative toured the production line and delivered remarks congratulating New Balance employees and leadership.
Senator Collins Visits Texas Instruments, Applauds UMaine’s Successful Partnerships with Maine Companies to Employ Graduates
Collins, King Applaud Purchase of Old Town Mill by ND Paper
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded an announcement that ND Paper LLC has reached an agreement to purchase the Old Town Mill, which has been idled since the previous owners ended operations at the mill in 2015. ND Paper will shift the mill’s operations and invest in capital improvements to reduce manufacturing costs. The Old Town Mill is expected to reopen in early 2019 and will support more than 100 jobs in the region.
Senators Collins, King Applaud Sappi North America’s Investment in Skowhegan Paper Mill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) applauded the announcement from Sappi North America, Inc. that the company has completed an investment project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
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