Press Releases

January 07, 2020

Collins, King Call on Defense Secretary to Support President’s Commitment to a Larger Navy Fleet

Click HERE for a copy of the signed letter. Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus...

December 21, 2019

Funding Secured by Senator Collins for Maine Shipyards, UMaine Research Signed into Law

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020...

December 20, 2019

Legislation to Strengthen National Defense Signed into Law with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020 National Defense...

December 03, 2019

Senator Collins Honors Lewiston Native on 27 Years of Service in the Army, Presents Him with Legion of Merit

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins and SGM Gondek. Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ remarks. Click HERE for high-resolution video. Click HERE...

November 22, 2019

Senator Collins Attends Dual Groundbreaking Ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Click HERE and HERE for high-resolution photos Kittery, ME — Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) delivered remarks at a dual groundbreaking ceremony at Portsmouth Naval...

November 22, 2019

Senators Collins, Shaheen Announce Nearly $158 Million Contract Awarded to Modernize Dry Dock #1 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen announced that a $157,949,610 contract was awarded to Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield, Maine, for construction of a...

November 05, 2019

Senators Collins, Warner Express Concerns About Escape of ISIS Detainees in Syria

Washington, D.C. — Following reports of ISIS terrorists in Syria escaping from detention facilities run by America’s Kurdish partners in the Syrian Defense Forces (SDF), U.S....

October 28, 2019

Senator Collins Hosts Promotion Ceremony in U.S. Capitol for Lewiston Native and Naval Academy Professor

Click HERE for a high-resolution photo of Senator Collins with Commander Berube and his wife, Kristin Berube, on the Speaker’s BalconyClick HERE for video of Senator Collins...

October 27, 2019

Senator Collins’ Statement on Death of ISIS Leader

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Intelligence Committee, released this statement following President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. Special Forces...

October 23, 2019

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, bipartisan legislation that...

October 09, 2019

Senator Collins’ Statement on Turkey’s Military Offensive in Syria

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement following reports that Turkey has begun a military offensive in Syria: “On Monday, I said that President...

October 08, 2019

Senate Intelligence Committee Releases Findings on Russia’s Interference in the 2016 Election

Click HERE to read Volume II Washington, D.C. —Today, the Senate Intelligence Committee, on which U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) serve, released the...

October 07, 2019

Senator Collins’ Statement on Plans for Syria Withdrawal

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement following the announcement of President Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria: “This...

September 27, 2019

Senator Collins Announces Nearly $60 Million Contract Awarded for New Facility at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that a $59,397,989 contract was awarded to Methuen Construction Company to build a paint, blast, and rubber...

September 18, 2019

Senator Collins Votes to Advance Defense Funding Bill

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, voted today to advance the fiscal year...

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...

August 07, 2019