More Than $1.2 Million for Senior Support Services Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $1,236,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for requests to expand services for older adults in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"Seniors throughout Maine deserve access to high-quality health, wellness, and other support services that promote independent living," said Senator Collins. "This important investment will help to expand services and support facility and equipment upgrades, helping Maine senior's live longer, happier, and healthier lives. As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding as the appropriations process moves forward,"
Funding advanced by Senator Collins for programs to expand senior support services in the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill is as follows:
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Recipient: Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $366,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to improve safety and accessibility.
Information and Care Access Points
Recipient: Eastern Area Agency on Aging
Project Location: Brewer, ME
Amount Requested: $270,000
Project Purpose: To expand services for older adults.
Expanding Community Hubs to Benefit Older Adults
Recipient: Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Project Location: Cumberland and York Counties, ME
Amount Requested: $600,000
Project Purpose: To expand services for older adults.
This funding advanced through the Committee’s markup of the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill—an important step that now allows the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Committee consideration of legislation is a key part of regular order, which helps our government function efficiently and deliver results for the people of Maine and America.
In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins has secured more than $500 million for hundreds of Maine projects for FY2022 and FY2023. As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.
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