Senator Collins Calls for Swift Passage of Legislation to Provide $500 Billion to State and Local Governments
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Collins, King Back Bipartisan Bill to Support, Assist Identity Theft Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. The legislation would create a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration (SSA) for identity theft issues, cutting red tape and making it easier for victims to resolve their cases.
Collins, Coons Fight for Additional Funding for First Responders in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), sent a letter to Senate Leadership encouraging additional support for first responders in the next COVID-19 relief package. The letter was signed by ten of their colleagues, including Senator Angus King (I-ME).
Collins, King Urge Administration to Resolve Tariff Issue Harming Maine Employers
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, calling on him to adjust the temporary tariff deferral process for U.S. companies that are experiencing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collins, Merkley, Tester, Murkowski Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jon Tester (D-MT), andLisa Murkowski (R-AK), are leading a bipartisan group of 40 Senators in pressing congressional leadership to include significant funding for the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) in any upcoming coronavirus relief package. Senator Angus King (I-ME) co-signed the letter.
Senator Collins Reminds Mainers to Remain Vigilant of Tick-Borne Diseases
Washington, D.C.—Although much of the attention on public health is rightly focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Susan Collins is urging Mainers to continue to take precautions to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses as the height of tick season approaches. Senator Collins is a member of the Health Committee and the author of the Kay Hagan Tick Act, which became law last year.
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Bill to Provide $500 Billion to State and Local Governments
Maine would receive $2 billion through the SMART Act, with more funds available determined directly by revenue shortfalls
This builds on the $1.25 billion Maine has already received through the CARES Act – funds which would be made more flexible
Senate Passes Bill Cosponsored by Collins to Help Families of First Responders Who Have Lost Their Lives to COVID-19
Washington, D.C. – As America’s first responders face perils on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to ensure families of first responders who have lost their lives to COVID-19 can quickly access survivor benefits.
Collins, King Announce Nearly $190,000 for UNE to Support Maine’s Telehealth Infrastructure in Response to COVID-19
Washington. D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of New England (UNE) will receive a total of $186,080 to increase telehealth capabilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was awarded through the CARES Act, which Senators Collins and King voted for.
Collins, Sinema Lead Resolution Supporting Designation of Today as “National Senior Fraud Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) are leading a bipartisan resolution supporting the designation of today, May 15th, as “National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.” Their resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Bob Casey (D-PA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Doug Jones (D-AL), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
