press releases
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December 02, 2019
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Boost Recycling
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the RECYCLE Act, legislation to create a new federal grant program through the... -
November 15, 2019
Legislation Cosponsored by Collins, King to Combat Plastic Marine Debris Clears Senate Hurdle
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded the passage of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and... -
November 14, 2019
Collins, Duckworth Push for Federal Assistance for Communities Struggling With Stranded Nuclear Waste
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a bipartisan letter to leadership of both the House and Senate Appropriations... -
November 14, 2019
Collins, King Back Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to... -
November 14, 2019
Senator Collins Receives Congressional Champion Award from ConservAmerica for Leadership in Conservation & Clean Energy Initiatives
Click HERE for a high-resolution photo Washington, D.C. — Last night, U.S. Senator Susan Collins was honored with the Congressional Champion of 2019 Award from ConservAmerica... -
November 13, 2019
Senator Collins Meets with Portland Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for high-resolution photos Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with members of the Portland Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby... -
November 04, 2019
Collins, King Announce Maine to Receive More Than $36 Million for Heating Assistance for Low-Income Mainers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human... -
October 29, 2019
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Amendment to Fully Fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Burr (R-NC), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester... -
October 28, 2019
Bipartisan Bill to Expand Wind Energy Research and Development Introduced by Senators Collins, Smith
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Wind Energy Research and Development Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and... -
Washington, D.C. — As agencies prepare to assist low-income homeowners and renters heat their homes in the upcoming winter months, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed...
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October 17, 2019
Senator Collins’ Statement on Vote to Support Resolution Rejecting Administration’s Repeal of the Clean Power Plan
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement following her vote to support the resolution of disapproval that would block the Administration's repeal of the... -
October 04, 2019
Senators Collins, Murphy Call on EPA to Rescind Methane Proposal
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), along with U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (CA-52) and Matt Gaetz (FL-1), on Friday wrote in strong... -
October 02, 2019
Senators Collins, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Lower Energy Costs for Consumers, Increase Energy Efficiency
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) last week introduced the bipartisan... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With broad, bipartisan support, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today advanced a comprehensive energy storage package to the full Senate. ...
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September 23, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Marking September 23rd through 27th as “National Clean Energy Week” Introduced by Sens. Collins, Cantwell and Reps. Curtis, Lowenthal
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral... -
September 20, 2019
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $1.4 Million for UMaine Offshore Wind Technology
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine (UMaine) has been awarded $1,398,202 through the U.S. Department of Energy’s... -
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... -
“By preserving nearly 1,000 acres within the town, this Community Forest will not only benefit current residents and visitors to the area—it will invest in Bethel’s...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Support Act, legislation that would support...
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Super Pollutants Act of 2019, a bipartisan climate bill that aims to reduce emissions...
