As the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Collins’ priorities include retirement security, highlighting the importance of biomedical research on diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes, and scams targeting seniors.
As the Senate Co-Chair of the Congressional Alzheimer’s Task Force, the Senator is particularly committed to putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease, which has had such a devastating effect on 5.2 million Americans and their families.
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Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill to Create Semipostal Stamp to Help Combat Elder Abuse
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Martha McSally (R-AZ), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act. This bipartisan bill would give U.S. Postal Service customers the option of purchasing a semipostal—or fundraising—stamp that would benefit efforts to raise awareness about elder abuse and support efforts to protect seniors.
Senator Collins Attends Westbrook Housing Celebration
Westbrook, ME—U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the grand opening of the Westbrook Housing Authority’s newly rehabilitated housing developments of Riverview Terrace and Larrabee Woods, apartment buildings for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. Following the ceremony, Senator Collins participated in a brief tour of Larrabee Woods. The event was attended by approximately 150 Westbrook Housing staff, residents, peer organizations, city and state legislators, financers, and project participants.
Collins, Jones Bill to Prevent Con Artists from Stealing Tax Refunds Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Doug Jones (D-AL) to thwart identity theft tax refund fraud and prevent American taxpayers and seniors from falling victim. Their bill, which was included as a provision in the Taxpayer First Act, previously passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Senator Collins Participates in Hospice of Southern Maine Groundbreaking Ceremony
Scarborough, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, delivered remarks at the groundbreaking of a new hospice center in Scarborough last night. This building will help Hospice of Southern Maine (HSM) address the growing demand for end-of-life care in Southern Maine and consolidate over 120 staff from two other leased buildings on Route 1 in Scarborough.
Using Technology to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Senior Corps Volunteers Serving 50 Million Hours in 2018
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the Senate unanimously passed a resolution to recognize the 220,000 Senior Corps volunteers who collectively provided 50 million hours of community service in 2018. This resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 21 Senators, including Senators Collins and King.
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Extend Availability of Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, joined Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing legislation to authorize the current United States Postal Service (USPS) Alzheimer’s research stamp for an additional six years, providing more time to raise additional Alzheimer’s research funds for the National Institutes of Health.
Following Push from Senators Collins & Casey, FCC Greenlights Default Robocall Blocking
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Washington, D.C. — Following a letter sent by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, the FCC approved a proposal to allow carriers to block illegal robocalls by default.
Senators Collins, Sinema Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) today introduced the Senior Security Act, legislation to create a task force focused on protecting seniors from financial crimes and scammers.
Legislation to Establish National Panel on Seniors and Disasters Passes Senate with Collins Amendment
Washington, D.C. —To address unique challenges older Americans face during natural disasters, U.S. Senator Susan Collins authored an amendment that passed the Senate unanimously. Her amendment, which was included in the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, would authorize the creation of a national advisory committee to identify ways to better prepare and care for older Americans during a disaster. The bill now awaits consideration by the House of Representatives.
Senate Passes Bill Co-Sponsored by Collins, King to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Washington, D.C. — Amidst ever-increasing numbers of robocall scams, the U.S.
Executive Director of the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Discusses How Technologies Improve Quality of Life and Independence for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Aging Committee Examines Technologies That Can Improve Quality of Life and Independence for Seniors and Those with Disabilities
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Senate Aging Committee Seeks Community Input on Falls Prevention
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Senator Collins Cosponsors Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
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Resolution Authored by Collins, Casey Designating Today as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Passes Senate Unanimously
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, announced that their bipartisan resolution designating today, May 15, 2019, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day passed the U.S. Senate unanimously.
New Report Examines ‘Retirement Plan Leakage,’ a Barrier to Retirement Security
Washington, D.C. — A new report authored by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sheds light on “retirement plan leakage,” whereby individuals withdraw money from their 401k or IRA accounts prior to retirement. The report, titled “Retirement Savings: Additional Data and Analysis Could Provide Insight into Early Withdrawals,” was requested by U.S.
Larry Gross of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging Shares Key Insights on Ways to Strengthen the Older Americans Act
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing to Highlight the Importance of the Older Americans Act
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Senators Collins, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Grandfamilies Affected by Substance Misuse and Other Trauma
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act, bipartisan legislation to better support kinship caregivers — the vast majority of whom are grandparents — who have taken over as primary caregivers for children exposed to substance misuse or other trauma.
Collins Fights to Preserve Senior Food Box Program, which Helps Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn Serve Thousands of Mainers
Washington, D.C. — At a hearing this morning to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) fiscal year 2020 budget request, Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, pressed Secretary Sonny Perdue on the proposed elimination of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, commonly known as the Senior Food Box program. Senator Collins emphasized how important the Senior Food Box program is to seniors throughout Maine.
Collins, Klobuchar’s Bill to Crack Down on Fraud Targeted at Seniors Clears Senate Committee
The Seniors Fraud Prevention Act would help fight scams designed to strip seniors of their assets by helping educate seniors about fraud schemes and improve monitoring and response to fraud complaints
Senators Collins, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Family Caregivers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, legislation to support the health and wellbeing of family caregivers.
Hampden Couple Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease Testifies at Hearing Chaired by Senator Collins
Mary Dysart Hartt, whose parents founded the family-owned business Dysart’s, and Mike Hartt, the former president of Hartt Transportation, told Senator Collins’ Committee about how creating a care plan has helped them navigate the challenges posed by Alzheimer’s
Collins, King Announce $70,000 Grant to Increase Transportation Options for Senior, Disabled, and Low-Income Mainers
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King announced today that the Greater Portland Council of Government (GPCOG) has received $70,000 for a pilot program to increase access to transportation for vulnerable populations in the Portland area.
Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act Introduced by Collins, Stabenow, Markey, Capito, Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced the bipartisan Improving HOPE (Health, Outcomes, Planning, and Education) for Alzheimer’s Act. Thanks to a successful bipartisan push by lawmakers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in November 2016 that Medicare would begin covering new care plans in 2017, effectively implementing the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act.
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