Press Releases

February 08, 2019

New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Transgender Service Members Introduced by Senators Collins, Gillibrand, Reed

Washington, D.C. – Following the recent Supreme Court ruling that will allow President Trump’s ban on transgender military service to go into effect, U.S. Senators...

February 07, 2019

As Deadline for Administration’s Khashoggi Investigation Nears, Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Bill

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Todd Young (R-IN) Jack Reed (D-RI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Chris Murphy...

February 07, 2019

Senators Collins, Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights (HER) Act. The...

February 07, 2019

Legislation to Protect America’s Scenic Byways Introduced by Senators Collins, Cardin

Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan effort to protect and promote America’s scenic roadways, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Reviving America’s...

February 07, 2019

Legislation to Protect America’s Scenic Byways Introduced by Senators Collins, Cardin

Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan effort to protect and promote America’s scenic roadways, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Reviving America’s...

February 07, 2019

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators In Push to Strengthen Medicare Advantage Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to send a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and...

February 06, 2019

Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to National Parks & Federal Lands for Disabled Veterans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act, a bipartisan bill that would make all veterans...

February 06, 2019

Senator Collins Questions Specialist on How a Strong Geriatric Workforce Can Help Reduce Unnecessary Health Care Costs

Click HERE to watch Senator Collins Q&ANote to assignment editor and news directors: Click HERE for high-quality video of Senator Collins’ Q&A Washington, D.C. –The...

February 06, 2019

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Prices

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group in introducing legislation to combat anticompetitive practices used by...

February 06, 2019

Leader of Maine Company Testifies at Senator Collins’ Hearing on Strengthening Retirement Security

Click HERE to read Mr. St. Peter’s testimonyClick HERE for b-roll of Senator Collins and Mr. St. PeterClick HERE to watch Mr. St. Peter’s testimony. Click HERE for...

February 05, 2019

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm ZTE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing legislation to enforce full...

February 05, 2019

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Improve College & Career Readiness Grant Program

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the GEAR UP for Success Act. This legislation would improve the GEAR...

February 05, 2019

Senator Collins Spearheads Multifaceted Effort to Address America’s Retirement Crisis

Only 54 percent of working Americans believe that they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. Senator Collins introduced two bills, will chair hearing...

February 04, 2019

Senators Collins, Warner Introduce Legislation to Boost Retirement Saving Plans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee, and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the SIMPLE Plan Modernization Act to provide greater...

February 04, 2019

Bill to Help Americans Save for Retirement Introduced by Senators Collins, Hassan

Washington, D.C. — In an effort to make it easier for Americans to save the money they will need for retirement, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate...

February 04, 2019

Mainers from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Present Senator Collins with Award for Agriculture Advocacy

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins and Mainers from the National Sustainable Agriculture CoalitionClick HERE for b-roll of Senator Collins and Mainers from...

February 04, 2019

Senator Collins Welcomes Falmouth Native to Senate Page Program

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins and John Wahlig III Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Falmouth native John Bishop Wahlig III, who...

February 04, 2019

Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Back Pay for Federal Contractors

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined an effort to secure back pay for the federal contractor employees who went without pay during the recent government...

February 04, 2019

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Renewed Push to Permanently Extend LWCF

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in reintroducing legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land...

February 01, 2019

Navy Secretary Spencer Joins Maine Delegation at Bath Iron Works

Bath, ME – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden to...

New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Transgender Service Members Introduced by Senators Collins, Gillibrand, Reed

As Deadline for Administration’s Khashoggi Investigation Nears, Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Bill

Senators Collins, Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule

Legislation to Protect America’s Scenic Byways Introduced by Senators Collins, Cardin

Legislation to Protect America’s Scenic Byways Introduced by Senators Collins, Cardin

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators In Push to Strengthen Medicare Advantage Program

Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to National Parks & Federal Lands for Disabled Veterans

Senator Collins Questions Specialist on How a Strong Geriatric Workforce Can Help Reduce Unnecessary Health Care Costs

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Prices

Leader of Maine Company Testifies at Senator Collins’ Hearing on Strengthening Retirement Security

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm ZTE

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Improve College & Career Readiness Grant Program

Senator Collins Spearheads Multifaceted Effort to Address America’s Retirement Crisis

Senators Collins, Warner Introduce Legislation to Boost Retirement Saving Plans

Bill to Help Americans Save for Retirement Introduced by Senators Collins, Hassan

Mainers from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Present Senator Collins with Award for Agriculture Advocacy

Senator Collins Welcomes Falmouth Native to Senate Page Program

Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Back Pay for Federal Contractors

Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Renewed Push to Permanently Extend LWCF

Navy Secretary Spencer Joins Maine Delegation at Bath Iron Works