Press Releases

September 18, 2019

Maine Delegation Calls for Effective, Evidence-based Measures to Protect Right Whales and Maine Lobstermen

WASHINGTON — Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) made recommendations to federal...

September 17, 2019

Maine Delegation Opposes Proposed Changes to SNAP That Would Severely Curtail Food Assistance for Low-Income Children, Seniors, and People with Disabilities

Click HERE to read the Delegation’s letter Washington, D.C.—In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus...

September 13, 2019

Senator Collins Attends Dedication of St. Andre Memory Care Garden in Biddeford

Click HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for high-resolution photos Biddeford, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Memory Care Garden...

September 13, 2019

Collins, Golden Call on Administration to Provide Assistance to Maine Apple Growers Harmed by Trade War

Click HERE to read Sen. Collins and Rep. Golden’s letter to Secretary PerdueClick HERE to read Sen. Collins and Rep. Golden’s letter to Ambassador Lighthizer Washington,...

September 13, 2019

Collins, Cardin Applaud the Passage of Resolution to Recognize Direct Support Professionals in Health Care

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced a resolution this week designating September 8 through September 14 as National Direct...

September 13, 2019

Senator Collins Welcomes Orono Native to her Washington, D.C., Office

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that William O’Neil, an Orono native, has been awarded a fall internship in her...

September 13, 2019

Senator Collins Hires Old Town Native in Her Washington, D.C., Office

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Andrew Moreira, an Old Town native, has been hired as a staff assistant in...

September 13, 2019

Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Call On United Arab Emirates to Fulfill Funding Commitment to Prevent Thousands of Deaths in Yemen

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of seven Senators in calling on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to fulfill...

September 12, 2019

Appropriations Committee Passes Energy & Water Funding Bill, Includes Major Wins for Maine Championed by Senator Collins

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2020 energy...

September 12, 2019

Funding Boost for Northern Border Regional Commission Unanimously Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2020 energy...

September 12, 2019

In a Win for UMaine, Energy and Water Funding Bill Includes Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Support Critical Research Projects

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2020 energy...

September 12, 2019

In a Win for UMaine, Energy and Water Funding Bill Includes Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Support Critical Research Projects

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2020 energy...

September 12, 2019

Appropriations Committee Unanimously Approves $300 Million for Weatherization Program

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee unanimously approved $300 million—$46 million...

September 12, 2019

Appropriations Committee Unanimously Approves $300 Million for Weatherization Program

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the full committee unanimously approved $300 million—$46 million...

September 12, 2019

Appropriations Committee Passes Defense Funding Bill with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Strengthen National Security and Maine Shipyards

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that the full committee...

September 12, 2019

Appropriations Committee Passes Defense Funding Bill with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Strengthen National Security and Maine Shipyards

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that the full committee...

September 12, 2019

Maine Delegation Calls for Effective, Evidence-based Measures to Protect Right Whales and Maine Lobstermen

Maine Delegation Opposes Proposed Changes to SNAP That Would Severely Curtail Food Assistance for Low-Income Children, Seniors, and People with Disabilities

Senator Collins Attends Dedication of St. Andre Memory Care Garden in Biddeford

Collins, Golden Call on Administration to Provide Assistance to Maine Apple Growers Harmed by Trade War

Collins, Cardin Applaud the Passage of Resolution to Recognize Direct Support Professionals in Health Care

Senator Collins Welcomes Orono Native to her Washington, D.C., Office

Senator Collins Hires Old Town Native in Her Washington, D.C., Office

Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Call On United Arab Emirates to Fulfill Funding Commitment to Prevent Thousands of Deaths in Yemen

Appropriations Committee Passes Energy & Water Funding Bill, Includes Major Wins for Maine Championed by Senator Collins

Funding Boost for Northern Border Regional Commission Unanimously Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee

In a Win for UMaine, Energy and Water Funding Bill Includes Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Support Critical Research Projects

In a Win for UMaine, Energy and Water Funding Bill Includes Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Support Critical Research Projects

Appropriations Committee Unanimously Approves $300 Million for Weatherization Program

Appropriations Committee Unanimously Approves $300 Million for Weatherization Program

Appropriations Committee Passes Defense Funding Bill with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Strengthen National Security and Maine Shipyards

Appropriations Committee Passes Defense Funding Bill with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins to Strengthen National Security and Maine Shipyards

Key Provisions for Bath Iron Works Secured by Senator Collins in Defense Funding Bill

Key Provisions for Bath Iron Works Secured by Senator Collins in Defense Funding Bill

COLUMN: Meeting with UMPI’s Upward Bound Students Following a Successful Effort to Preserve the Program

COLUMN: Meeting with UMPI’s Upward Bound Students Following a Successful Effort to Preserve the Program