Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Health Committee, unveiled a legislative proposal today that would help prevent Americans from losing their jobs and keep small businesses from going under as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), introduced the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act of 2020.  This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize a federal interagency committee that helps coordinate federal resources to encourage the formation, growth, and success of women-owned businesses.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Health Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address the critical need for more Direct Support Professionals in the workforce. Direct Support Professionals provide vital support to individuals who experience disabilities, like assisting with communication, providing on-the-job coaching, and helping with daily living needs.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Labor has been awarded an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant of up to $6,281,891—with $2,093,964 released initially.  This funding will support disaster-relief jobs and provide employment services to eligible individuals in Maine communities affected by the health and economic impact of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose.

Maine State Chamber of Commerce: “The USMCA’s passage is vital for Maine businesses, will restore trade uncertainty and help our economy to continue to thrive.”

New Balance: “Senator Collins’ support and leadership on this trade agreement has been vital to ensure that our factories can continue to produce thousands of pairs of shoes annually for export to the Canadian market.”

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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jared Golden (D-ME) wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to raise concerns about proposed tariff increases that would harm Maine’s small businesses and consumers.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that $25 million for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), $5 million more than last year, was signed into law as part of the appropriations package. 

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill has been signed into law.  The legislation included a total of $18.5 million for breweries in Maine and across the country,

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that Elmet Technologies in Lewiston was awarded a $4.2 million contract to accelerate its development of tungsten heavy alloy and molybdenum products to supply various needs of the Department of Defense (DoD).  According to Elmet, investments funded through this grant will help preserve 155 jobs and create additional new Maine-based engineering and manufacturing jobs.

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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) in introducing the Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, legislation to help students access training for vacant jobs that are unfilled in part due to a shortage of qualified workers.

Biddeford, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in a press conference at Biddeford City Hall today announcing $14,811,466 to support lead abatement projects by the City of Biddeford, the City of Lewiston, the City of Portland, and the Maine State Housing Authority.  This funding, which was awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will help protect Maine children and families from lead-based paint and home health hazards.