press releases
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March 25, 2020
$377 Billion for American Workers, Small Businesses in Phase 3 Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin(D-MD), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), leaders of the Small Business Task Force, released the... -
March 23, 2020
Senator Collins Blasts Obstructionist Tactics Delaying Critically Needed Economic Aid for the American People
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ remarks. Click HERE to download high-resolution video. Washington, D.C.—From the Senate floor this... -
March 22, 2020
Senator Collins Calls on Colleagues to Pass Legislation to Keep Workers Paid and Small Businesses Afloat Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 22, 2020
Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group Calling on President to Prevent Impacts to Public Health and Safety with U.S-Canada Border Closure
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King called on President Trump to consider necessary exemptions to protect public health and safety for... -
March 20, 2020
American Business Leaders Support The Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act – a $300 billion Economic Relief Plan for Small Businesses
Click HERE to read the letter Washington, D.C. — American Business leaders are expressing their support for the Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act, a sweeping $300... -
Click HERE to read the letter Washington, D.C.—A group of 115 Maine small businesses in the hospitality industry wrote to Senator Collins to convey their strong...
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee; Marco Rubio (R-FL), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and...
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March 18, 2020
Senators Collins, Rubio Unveil Sweeping Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Plan
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ remarks at the press conference. Click HERE to download video.Click HERE to watch the full press conference. Click HERE to download... -
March 17, 2020
Senator Collins Unveils Plan to Preserve Jobs and Protect Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Health Committee, unveiled a legislative proposal today that would... -
March 17, 2020
Senator Collins Unveils Plan to Preserve Jobs and Protect Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Health Committee, unveiled a legislative proposal today that would... -
March 16, 2020
SBA Approves Maine Governor Mills’ Request for Relief for Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus
According to the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, 99.2 percent of Maine’s businesses are small businesses, and they employ a majority of Maine workers Washington, D.C.—Following a... -
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), introduced the Interagency...
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Washington, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that an additional 35,000 H-2B visas will be made available to employers across the country to...
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March 03, 2020
Senators Collins, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Address Critical Need for More Direct Support Professionals
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Health Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address the critical... -
February 25, 2020
Maine Delegation’s Statement on China’s Exemption for Lobster Tariff
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued a joint statement in response to reports that China has... -
February 19, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce up to $6.28 Million to Support Maine Disaster-Relief Jobs in Areas Affected By Opioid Crisis
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Labor has been awarded an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated... -
February 19, 2020
Senator Collins Meets with President of AFGE Local 0294
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with Carole Belanger-Bittle, the President of the American Federation of Government... -
February 07, 2020
Senator Collins Visits Elmet Technologies in Lewiston to Celebrate $4.2 Million Contract
Top Row: Click HERE and HERE for high-resolution photosBottom Row: Click HERE and HERE for high-resolution photos Lewiston, ME—U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Elmet... -
January 23, 2020
Maine Delegation Emphasizes Need to Hold China Accountable on American Lobster Commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) are sending a letter... -
January 16, 2020
Senator Collins Joins Maine Businesses in Supporting New Trade Agreement to Help Create More Good-Paying Jobs
Maine State Chamber of Commerce: “The USMCA’s passage is vital for Maine businesses, will restore trade uncertainty and help our economy to continue to thrive.” New Balance:...
