Press Releases

December 12, 2018

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...

December 12, 2018

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...

December 12, 2018

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. Washington, D.C. – Following a push from U.S. Senators...

December 11, 2018

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...

December 11, 2018

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Support Young & Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the Next Generation in Agriculture Act was included in the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill. This...

December 11, 2018

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. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the...

December 11, 2018

Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Senior Nutrition Included in 2018 Farm Bill

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 the Nourishing Our Golden...

December 10, 2018

Senator Collins Participates in Wreaths Across America Ceremony at U.S. Capitol

Click HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for high-resolution photos of Senator Collins Washington, D.C. — This morning, U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in the Wreaths...

December 10, 2018

Senator Collins Receives Affordability Champion Award from Council for Affordable Health Coverage

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins Washington, D.C. – The Council for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC) honored U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman...

December 09, 2018

Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at Wreaths Across America Convoy Stop in Ellsworth

Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for high-resolution photos Ellsworth, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the Wreaths Across...

December 07, 2018

Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses

Bill Text | One-Pager Washington, DC – U.S Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) in introducing...

December 07, 2018

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Department of Energy to Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA)...

December 06, 2018

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 Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the...

December 06, 2018

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,...

December 04, 2018

From the Senator Floor, Senator Collins Pays Tribute to President George H.W. Bush

Washington, D.C. – From the Senator floor this afternoon, U.S. Senator Susan Collins paid tribute to President George H.W. Bush. Senator Collins’ full remarks can be read HERE...

December 04, 2018

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $46 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure in Southwest Harbor, Bridgton, and Rockland

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development office is investing a total of...

December 04, 2018

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...

December 04, 2018

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling for Inspector General Investigation into VA’s Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General investigation into...

December 03, 2018

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...

December 01, 2018

Senator Collins’ Statement on Passing of President H.W. Bush

Bangor, ME—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush: “On Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, Maine, stands a simple yet...

Senator Collins’ Legislation to Support Maine Dairy Farmers Passes Senate

Senator Collins’ Legislation to Help Strengthen Organic Farming Research Included in 2018 Farm Bill

Effort from Senators Collins, King Ensures Harmful House Amendment Not in Farm Bill

Farm Bill Passes Senate, Includes Provisions Authored by Senator Collins to Benefit Maine Farmers

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Support Young & Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Bill Authored by Collins, King to Bolster the Northern Border Regional Commission Clears Key Hurdle

Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Senior Nutrition Included in 2018 Farm Bill

Senator Collins Participates in Wreaths Across America Ceremony at U.S. Capitol

Senator Collins Receives Affordability Champion Award from Council for Affordable Health Coverage

Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at Wreaths Across America Convoy Stop in Ellsworth

Senators Collins, King Join Group of Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Department of Energy to Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding

Senator Collins Announces $26.6 Million for Three Transportation Projects in Maine

Senate Unanimously Passes Library & Museum Bill Senator Collins Introduced with Bipartisan Group

From the Senator Floor, Senator Collins Pays Tribute to President George H.W. Bush

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $46 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure in Southwest Harbor, Bridgton, and Rockland

Senators Collins And King Announce Maine Nominees To The United States Military Service Academies

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling for Inspector General Investigation into VA’s Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits

Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $2 Million for Head Start in Hancock and Washington Counties

Senator Collins’ Statement on Passing of President H.W. Bush