press releases
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ICYMI:"Bipartisan bill pushes for the ‘next step’ in solving Alzheimer’s"Click HERE to read the article. “A bipartisan group of four senators on Monday introduced a bill they...
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October 25, 2017
President of Maine Nonprofit Spurwink Testifies Before Senator Collins’ Committee at Hearing on Aging with Disabilities
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE to watch Senator Collins’ opening statementNote to assignment editors and news directors: Click HERE for... -
Washington, D.C. -Ahead of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, October 28th, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus...
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October 18, 2017
New Report Examines Retirement Security Challenges Facing Americans
Washington, D.C.—A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) today calls for a broad examination of our nation’s retirement system as the retiree population grows.... -
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ remarksClick HERE for a copy of Senator Casey’s remarksClick HERE to watch the hearingWashington, D.C.—Complaints about robocalls are...
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September 27, 2017
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Tammy Baldwin’s RAISE Family Caregivers Act Unanimously Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today applauded the unanimous passage of the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage, or... -
September 26, 2017
Collins, Casey Call on DHS, FEMA and HHS to Prioritize Older Americans in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
Read the letter HEREWashington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, called for a... -
September 22, 2017
Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored by... -
September 21, 2017
Senator Collins Honored by Home Care and Hospice Alliance of Maine with Ruby Slipper Award
Augusta, ME - In recognition of her outstanding advocacy and long-time leadership for home care and hospice, U.S. Senator Susan Collins received the Home Care and Hospice... -
September 21, 2017
Senator Collins Questioned Health Care Experts and Natural Disaster Strategists on Preparedness and Response to the Needs of Older Americans
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE to watch Senator Collins’ opening statementNote to Assignment Editors and News Directors: Click HERE for... -
September 21, 2017
Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Collins Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, marking... -
September 20, 2017
SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims
Washington, D.C.— A warning from the leaders of the Senate Aging Committee: Be on the lookout for con artists trying to take advantage of victims in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey... -
September 13, 2017
In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans
Washington, D.C.—On Wednesday, September 20th, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and relocating... -
September 12, 2017
Gorham Native and Volunteer Board Chair of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Meets with Senator Collins
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins and President William JenksWashington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with William Jenks, of Gorham, owner of... -
September 07, 2017
In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey, And As Irma Approaches, Senate Aging Committee To Examine Disaster Planning For Older Americansv
Washington, D.C.—Later this month, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and relocating our most... -
September 07, 2017
Senator Collins Announces $2 Billion Boost for Biomedical Research Clears Key Hurdle
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Appropriations Committee approved $36.1 billion—a $2 billion increase—for the National Institutes of Health... -
August 10, 2017
Senators Collins, Stabenow Announce TRICARE Will Cover New Care Plans for Families of Alzheimer’s Patients
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that the Department of Defense will cover new care plans to support... -
August 04, 2017
Senators Collins, McCaskill’s Plan to Improve Generic Drug Competition, Ensure Patient Access to Affordable Medication Heads to President's Desk
Washington, D.C. — Provisions authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to improve generic competition and lower the cost of prescription drugs... -
August 03, 2017
Sens. Collins, Klobuchar’s Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud Targeted at Seniors Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their bipartisan legislation to crack down on fraud targeted at seniors has... -
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved language she authored to continue to protect prescription paper...
