press releases
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Legislation aims to address maternal mortality crisis among veterans Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Sen. Collins, Sen. Duckworth, and President...
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November 11, 2021
Senate Passes Collins, Duckworth Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans
Washington, D.C. – The Senate passed legislation that would help address the maternal mortality crisis among women veterans. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act, which was authored... -
November 10, 2021
Senator Collins’ Statement in Advance of Veterans Day
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement in advance of Veterans Day tomorrow, November 11th: “Here in Maine and throughout our nation, Americans pause... -
October 28, 2021
Maine Delegation Announces Key Step Towards Groundbreaking for New Veterans Mental Health Facility
WASHINGTON — The Maine delegation announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a design for a new Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment... -
Click HERE for a photo of Senator Collins and MSG Gordon’s mother, Betty Gordon Click HERE for a photo of Senator Collins and Michael...
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would award a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the...
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the...
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June 11, 2021
Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins co-sponsored the National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Act, legislation that would help ensure that Reserve... -
May 11, 2021
Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Health Care for Veterans with Toxic Exposure
Washington, D.C. – In a bipartisan effort to reform and improve how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs... -
May 03, 2021
Collins, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, bipartisan legislation that would commission... -
April 23, 2021
Maine Delegation Presses VA Leadership for Construction of New Veterans’ Mental Health Facility
WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation wrote to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough this week urging him not to delay construction of a new... -
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that a total of $1,975,008 in emergency payments have been awarded to Maine Veterans’ Homes locations to...
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March 29, 2021
Members of Maine, Alaska Delegations Lead Call for VA to Swiftly Implement Their Law Supporting Veterans with Early-Stage Dementia
Washington, D.C.—Members of the Maine and Alaska Delegations wrote to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging him to quickly implement the State... -
March 15, 2021
Senator Collins Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Families of Deceased Veterans
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of Senators in cosponsoring the Ensuring Survivor Benefits During COVID Act, legislation to ensure that... -
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce health care costs and ensure parity for veterans...
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Click HERE for a high-resolution photo. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Maine members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to discuss the veteran...
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March 05, 2021
Collins Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation Reinstating Vets Representation in Disability Claims Process
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and John Boozman (R-AR) in introducing bipartisan legislation to reinstate a critical rule... -
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Maine members of the American Legion. “For more than a century, the...
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March 03, 2021
Senator Collins Meets with Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with leaders of the Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) via Zoom today, including... -
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Major Richard Star Act, legislation to provide combat-injured veterans with...
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