Press Releases

September 22, 2017

Senator Collins Introduces Legislation to Establish National Panel on Seniors and Disasters

U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a national advisory committee to look for ways to better prepare and care for our older Americans...

September 22, 2017

Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored by...

September 21, 2017

Senator Collins Honored by Home Care and Hospice Alliance of Maine with Ruby Slipper Award

Augusta, ME - In recognition of her outstanding advocacy and long-time leadership for home care and hospice, U.S. Senator Susan Collins received the Home Care and Hospice...

September 21, 2017

Senator Collins Questioned Health Care Experts and Natural Disaster Strategists on Preparedness and Response to the Needs of Older Americans

Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE to watch Senator Collins’ opening statementNote to Assignment Editors and News Directors: Click HERE for...

September 21, 2017

Senators Collins, Reed Call for Quick Distribution of Heating Assistance Funding

Washington, D.C. - As state agencies prepare their Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) programs for the upcoming winter months, U.S. Senators Susan Collins...

September 21, 2017

Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Collins Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, marking...

September 20, 2017

SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims

Washington, D.C.— A warning from the leaders of the Senate Aging Committee: Be on the lookout for con artists trying to take advantage of victims in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey...

September 20, 2017

Collins, King Join Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical Funding for Community Health Centers before End of Month Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced they have joined a bipartisan group of Senators to call for immediate action to extend critical...

September 20, 2017

King, Ernst, Donnelly, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote American Agricultural Exports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators King (I-Maine), Ernst (R-Iowa), Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Collins (R-Maine) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase funding to...

September 20, 2017

King, Ernst, Donnelly, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote American Agricultural Exports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators King (I-Maine), Ernst (R-Iowa), Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Collins (R-Maine) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase funding to...

September 18, 2017

Collins, Cardin Lead Senate in 10th Annual Recognition of Direct Support Professionals

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) recognized the hard work of direct support professionals with a Senate resolution that passed...

September 18, 2017

Maine Hospital Leaders Meet with Senator Collins

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins with Art Blank, Jeffrey Austin, and Dr. Steve DiazWashington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Art Blank,...

September 15, 2017

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Save Perkins Loan Program

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Education Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today along with Senators Tammy Baldwin...

September 15, 2017

Mainer Receives USMC Silver Star Following Assistance from Senator Collins

Washington, D.C. - Former USMC Sergeant Allen A. Murphy of Nashville Plantation, Maine, was awarded a Silver Star Medal following assistance provided by U.S. Senator Susan...

September 14, 2017

Senator Collins Honored for Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins receiving the Grandfamilies Champion AwardWashington, D.C. - Generations United honored U.S. Senator Susan Collins...

September 14, 2017

Collins, King Announce Five-Year Navy Contract Worth up to $30 Million for Maine-Based Company

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded an architect-engineering contract to Colby Co. LLC, an engineering firm...

September 13, 2017

In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

Washington, D.C.—On Wednesday, September 20th, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and relocating...

September 13, 2017

Senators Collins, King Announce $526,000 Economic Development Grant to Support Maine Forest Products Industry

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $526,000 Economic Adjustment...

September 13, 2017

Senator Collins Receives Award from American Society of Addiction Medicine

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins with Dr. PublickerWashington, D.C. - The American Society of Addiction Medicine honored U.S. Senator Susan Collins...

September 12, 2017

Senators Collins and King Urge SEC, DOJ, & FTC to Investigate Equifax Stock Sales Following Data Breach

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a bipartisan group of 36 U.S. Senators in asking the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department...

Senator Collins Introduces Legislation to Establish National Panel on Seniors and Disasters

Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

Senator Collins Honored by Home Care and Hospice Alliance of Maine with Ruby Slipper Award

Senator Collins Questioned Health Care Experts and Natural Disaster Strategists on Preparedness and Response to the Needs of Older Americans

Senators Collins, Reed Call for Quick Distribution of Heating Assistance Funding

Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Collins Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims

Collins, King Join Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical Funding for Community Health Centers before End of Month Deadline

King, Ernst, Donnelly, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote American Agricultural Exports

King, Ernst, Donnelly, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote American Agricultural Exports

Collins, Cardin Lead Senate in 10th Annual Recognition of Direct Support Professionals

Maine Hospital Leaders Meet with Senator Collins

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Save Perkins Loan Program

Mainer Receives USMC Silver Star Following Assistance from Senator Collins

Senator Collins Honored for Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Collins, King Announce Five-Year Navy Contract Worth up to $30 Million for Maine-Based Company

In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

Senators Collins, King Announce $526,000 Economic Development Grant to Support Maine Forest Products Industry

Senator Collins Receives Award from American Society of Addiction Medicine

Senators Collins and King Urge SEC, DOJ, & FTC to Investigate Equifax Stock Sales Following Data Breach