Press Releases

December 17, 2012

Tragedy In Newtown, CT

WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut: "I am just sickened by the horrific tragedy that...

December 13, 2012

Senators Push To Retain Bipartisan Amendments Combating Sexual Assault In The Military

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- A bipartisan group of Senators, led by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), today urged the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate...

December 12, 2012

Maine Deepwater Offshore Wind Project Receives Significant Boost From Department Of Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Department of Energy (DOE) contacted Senator Susan Collins today to inform her that the Department will make a significant grant award to the...

December 10, 2012

“Defense Bill Benefits America’s Military And Maine’s Economy”

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I have always worked to support our troops and their families. The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),...

December 07, 2012

Home Heating Assistance

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help millions of Americans who are struggling with their energy bills as winter approaches, Senator Susan Collins today joined a bipartisan group...

December 07, 2012

Wreaths Across America

WASHINGTON, DC -- The United States Senate today unanimously passed a resolution, authored and introduced by Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins, that designates Saturday,...

December 05, 2012

Senate Passes Defense Bill That Has Important Provisions For National Security And Maine

WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the strong support of Senator Susan Collins, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization bill in a 98-0 vote tonight to...

December 04, 2012

“Family Farms Contribute Much To Maine’s Communities And Economy”

Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned how essential Maine agriculture is to our state’s economy and to our communities. I was reminded of this when I recently...

November 30, 2012

New Protection For Whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Earlier this week, President Barack Obama signed into law newlegislation to better protect federal employees who come forward to reveal government waste,...

November 20, 2012

Senator Collins' Statement On Passing Of Former NH Senator Warren Rudman

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released this statement following the death of former New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman. “Warren Rudman earned...

November 14, 2012

Reed And Reed In Woolwich To Receive $13 Million Navy Contract

WASHINGTON, D.C.--US Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of both the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Armed Services Committee, today announced...

November 14, 2012

Senator Collins Urges Swift Confirmation Of William Kayatta To First Circuit Court Of Appeals

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Susan Collins urges that the Senate move expeditiously to a...

November 14, 2012

Senator Collins Urges Swift Confirmation Of William Kayatta To First Circuit Court Of Appeals

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Susan Collins urges that the Senate move expeditiously to a vote on...

November 09, 2012

"Remembering Our Nation’s Veterans"

For more than two centuries, young Americans have left the comfort and security ofhome in order to preserve our freedom and to extend the blessings of freedom...

November 08, 2012

Senator Collins' Statement On Prosecution Of USS MIAMI Arsonist

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Defense...

November 08, 2012

Statement On Prosecution Of USS MIAMI Arsonist

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, applauded the efforts of US...

November 06, 2012

Department Of Veterans Affairs To Hire Full-Time Doctor For VA Outpatient Clinic In Calais

WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has informed her that it intends to soon fill the vacant full-time doctor...

November 02, 2012

Statement On Passing Of Former Governor John Reed

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Maine Governor John Reed. “Governor Reed devoted his life to public...

October 28, 2012

Senator Collins Urges Mainers To Be Ready For Potential Effects Of Hurricane Sandy

BANGOR, Maine- U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee which has oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), today...

October 24, 2012

Senator Collins’ Guidance Helps Maine Company Grow, Serve Military Families

Washington – Pineland Farms, the New Gloucester-based creamery, has expanded its business into military commissaries across the country. Below is the press release that...

Tragedy In Newtown, CT

Senators Push To Retain Bipartisan Amendments Combating Sexual Assault In The Military

Maine Deepwater Offshore Wind Project Receives Significant Boost From Department Of Energy

“Defense Bill Benefits America’s Military And Maine’s Economy”

Home Heating Assistance

Wreaths Across America

Senate Passes Defense Bill That Has Important Provisions For National Security And Maine

“Family Farms Contribute Much To Maine’s Communities And Economy”

New Protection For Whistleblowers

Senator Collins' Statement On Passing Of Former NH Senator Warren Rudman

Reed And Reed In Woolwich To Receive $13 Million Navy Contract

Senator Collins Urges Swift Confirmation Of William Kayatta To First Circuit Court Of Appeals

Senator Collins Urges Swift Confirmation Of William Kayatta To First Circuit Court Of Appeals

"Remembering Our Nation’s Veterans"

Senator Collins' Statement On Prosecution Of USS MIAMI Arsonist

Statement On Prosecution Of USS MIAMI Arsonist

Department Of Veterans Affairs To Hire Full-Time Doctor For VA Outpatient Clinic In Calais

Statement On Passing Of Former Governor John Reed

Senator Collins Urges Mainers To Be Ready For Potential Effects Of Hurricane Sandy

Senator Collins’ Guidance Helps Maine Company Grow, Serve Military Families