Senator Collins has a strong record of supporting education at all levels, including promoting early childhood education; improving our public school system for kindergarten through 12th grade; and working to increase the affordability of higher education. As a member of the Senate Appropriations and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committees, Senator Collins will continue to work to ensure that Congress provides robust funding and targeted legislation for the most effective educational programs aimed at helping teachers and students.
Senator Collins has made engaging with Maine’s students and faculty a top priority, visiting nearly 200 schools during her time as a Senator.
Senator Collins Visits Dr. Levesque Elementary in Frenchville to Congratulate School Community on Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
Library & Museum Bill Senator Collins Introduced with Bipartisan Group Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. - In a major victory for libraries, museums, and lifelong learning opportunities, the Museum and Library Services Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), was signed into law. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 331-28.
Library & Museum Bill Senator Collins Introduced with Bipartisan Group to be Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. - In a major victory for libraries, museums, and lifelong learning opportunities, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Their bill passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits the President’s signature.
Senator Collins’ Statement on the Retirement of UMaine Chancellor James Page
Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement by James Page that he will be stepping down as Chancellor of the University of Maine System, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) released this statement:
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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Senate Unanimously Passes Library & Museum Bill Senator Collins Introduced with Bipartisan Group
Washington, D.C. – In a major victory for libraries, museums, and lifelong learning opportunities, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).
Senators Collins And King Announce Maine Nominees To The United States Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination.
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $2 Million for Head Start in Hancock and Washington Counties
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Downeast Community Partners (DCP) received $1,996,333 for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Hancock and Washington counties.
Senators Collins, Reed Bill to Fund America’s Libraries and Museums Clears Senate Hurdle
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously passed the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 (MLSA), legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) to reauthorize MLSA through fiscal year (FY) 2025. The programs in this bill directly serve libraries and museums across the country.
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Head Start in York County
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that York County Community Action Corporation received $1,342,612 for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2,482,515 to Support Arts Curriculum in Portland and Lewiston
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Side x Side, Inc., will receive a four-year, $2,482,515 grant through the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will support Side x Side’s project titled “(Re)Imagining Education” to promote arts curriculum in Portland and Lewiston elementary schools. The University of Southern Maine will be Side x Side’s primary partner. Senators Collins and King wrote a letter to the Department of Education in support of this grant.
Collins, King Congratulate Three Maine Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville, Falmouth High School, and Yarmouth Elementary School for being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools. These Maine schools are three of only 349 public and private schools across the nation being recognized for this achievement in 2018.
Senators Collins, King, and Representative Pingree Announce Nearly $300,000 for USM’s TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Chellie Pingree announced that the University of Southern Maine’s Veterans Upward Bound program has been awarded $275,155 from the U.S. Department of Education.
Senators Collins, King Announce $468,990 for Upward Bound Program at Bowdoin College
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Bowdoin College will receive $468,990 in funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound helps low-income, first-generation, and other students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education.
Senators Collins, King Announce $182,845 Grant for Saint Joseph’s College Chemistry Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Saint Joseph’s College will receive a $182,845 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the College’s “Chemistry for the Community” initiative. Through the initiative, Saint Joseph’s College will create a service-learning chemistry curriculum that will partner Saint Joseph’s students with high school students in the Windham/Raymond school district.
Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling on DeVos to Allow the Use of FAFSA Income Data to Help Determine TRIO Eligibility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 18 Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to work with TRIO grantees to allow the use of FAFSA as documentation of a student’s income or family’s income to determine eligibility for TRIO programs.
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $103,000 Grant for Saint Joseph’s College to Support Prospective Science Educators
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that Saint Joseph’s College in Standish has received $102,997 in funding from the National Science Foundation to support a scholarship program that seeks to encourage students to study and pursue careers in science education, as well as help connect graduates with high-need school districts in Maine.
Senator Collins Welcomes Lewiston Native and Barbara Bush Scholarship Recipient to Washington, D.C.
Senator Collins Welcomes Maine Students to Washington, D.C., for National History Day Competition
Senator Collins Attends Kennebunk High School Graduation Breakfast
Kennebunk, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the Kennebunk High School Graduation Breakfast at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Kennebunk. Approximately 175 students and faculty members attended the event.
Senators Collins, King Attend UMaine Alumni Association’s Black Bears on the Hill Event
Senators Collins, Brown Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Our Nation’s Teachers
Washington, D.C. - To honor our nation's teachers and commemorate National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the important work of teachers across the nation and thank them for their work to prepare students for success. The resolution passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
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