Press Releases

December 07, 2007

SENATE-HOUSE CONFEREES REACH AGREEMENT ON DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL THAT IMPROVES CARE FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is pleased to announce that...

December 07, 2007

DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL INCLUDES SENATOR COLLINS’ PROVISION THAT WOULD BENEFIT SMITH AND WESSON IN HOULTON

Congressional negotiators have reached a final agreement on the 2008 Defense Authorization bill that...

December 07, 2007

"Young Hero Fighting For A Cure"

I recently had the honor to meet NFL Football Legend John Madden, who came to Washington, D.C. with...

December 06, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS-BACKED CLIMATE LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY FULL SENATE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that climate change legislation she has cosponsored will now be...

December 06, 2007

JOHN MADDEN JOINS SENATOR COLLINS IN RENEWING CALL FOR DIABETES FUNDING

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who co-chairs the Senate Diabetes Caucus, was joined recently by football legend and Coach John Madden, and a bipartisan, bicameral group of her...

December 06, 2007

COLLINS UNVEILS BILL TO HELP AMERICANS BECOME MORE “HEALTH LITERATE”

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, announced recently that she has joined with Senators Norm Coleman (R-MN) and Tom Harkin (D-IA)...

December 06, 2007

COLLINS BACKED CLIMATE BILL TO BE CONSIDERED BY FULL SENATE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that climate change legislation she has cosponsored will now be considered by the full Senate. Yesterday, the America’s Climate...

December 06, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES PRESIDENTIAL FUNDING LEGISLATION

U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Representatives David Price (D-NC) and Christopher Shays (R-CT) have introduced legislation to repair and...

December 04, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS COSPONSORS BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL $1 BILLION FOR LOW INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE

In an effort to help low-income families keep pace with escalating heating bills this winter, U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins have cosponsored legislation that...

December 04, 2007

COLLINS’ STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN DOWN EAST, CENTRAL MAINE

Senator Susan Collins today announced that representatives from her Bangor office will hold office hours at a number of locations in central and eastern Maine during the week...

November 30, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS FOR $1 BILLION IN EMERGENCY LIHEAP FUNDING

U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Jack Reed (D-RI), co-chairs of the Senate Northeast/Midwest Coalition are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve an additional $1...

November 30, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS FOR LIFTING WEIGHT LIMITS TO HELP MAINE TRUCKERS COPE WITH RISING ENERGY COSTS

In a letter to the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Senator Susan Collins was joined by U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe in requesting a temporary exemption to the...

November 30, 2007

"Outstanding Students Receive Service Academy Nominations"

Each year, some of Maine’s most outstanding students are chosen to attend one of the United States...

November 27, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS RECEIVES NATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

U.S. Senator Susan Collins was recently honored with the Distinguished Leadership Award for Maritime and Supply Chain Security during the U.S. Maritime Security Conference at the...

November 23, 2007

"Keep The Internet Tax Free"

To most Americans, the Internet is about opportunity. This amazing marriage of technology and...

November 21, 2007

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS REQUEST ADDITIONAL LIHEAP FUNDS TO HELP KEEP MAINERS WARM

In order to help low-income families who are struggling with increased energy costs, U.S. Senators Olympia...

November 21, 2007

SENATOR COLLINS' STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CAMBRIDGE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that a representative from her Augusta office will hold office...

November 20, 2007

BANGOR, CARMEL, ST. AGATHA FIRE DEPTS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate...

November 20, 2007

PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION TRUST REACHES $10 MILLION GOAL

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today applauded the Penobscot River Restoration Trust for meeting its first...

November 20, 2007

$750,000 GRANT FOR KINGFIELD WATER SUPPLY; POLAND SPRING FACILITY

Today, U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins announced a $750,000 grant to the...

SENATE-HOUSE CONFEREES REACH AGREEMENT ON DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL THAT IMPROVES CARE FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES

DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL INCLUDES SENATOR COLLINS’ PROVISION THAT WOULD BENEFIT SMITH AND WESSON IN HOULTON

"Young Hero Fighting For A Cure"

SENATOR COLLINS­-BACKED CLIMATE LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY FULL SENATE

JOHN MADDEN JOINS SENATOR COLLINS IN RENEWING CALL FOR DIABETES FUNDING

COLLINS UNVEILS BILL TO HELP AMERICANS BECOME MORE “HEALTH LITERATE”

COLLINS BACKED CLIMATE BILL TO BE CONSIDERED BY FULL SENATE

SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES PRESIDENTIAL FUNDING LEGISLATION

SENATOR COLLINS COSPONSORS BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL $1 BILLION FOR LOW INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE

COLLINS’ STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN DOWN EAST, CENTRAL MAINE

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS FOR $1 BILLION IN EMERGENCY LIHEAP FUNDING

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS FOR LIFTING WEIGHT LIMITS TO HELP MAINE TRUCKERS COPE WITH RISING ENERGY COSTS

"Outstanding Students Receive Service Academy Nominations"

SENATOR COLLINS RECEIVES NATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

"Keep The Internet Tax Free"

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS REQUEST ADDITIONAL LIHEAP FUNDS TO HELP KEEP MAINERS WARM

SENATOR COLLINS' STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CAMBRIDGE

BANGOR, CARMEL, ST. AGATHA FIRE DEPTS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS

PENOBSCOT RIVER RESTORATION TRUST REACHES $10 MILLION GOAL

$750,000 GRANT FOR KINGFIELD WATER SUPPLY; POLAND SPRING FACILITY

SENATOR COLLINS-BACKED CLIMATE LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY FULL SENATE