Statements and posts
55 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Senator Collins Walks in Acadian Festival Parade
Walked in the 48th annual Acadian Festival Parade in Madawaska, Maine.
“The annual Acadian Festival is a wonderful Madawaska tradition celebrating the proud heritage and culture of Maine’s Acadian people.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Senators Collins, King Secure $48 Million for New Downeaster Train Station in Portland
Secured $48.1 million in federal funding for new Amtrak Downeaster station in Portland, Maine.
“The Downeaster is an essential transportation link for the people of Maine, connecting communities, supporting our economy, and providing a reliable alternative to getting in the car or boarding an airplane.”
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Spoke at groundbreaking ceremony for American Steel & Aluminum manufacturing facility expansion in Saco, Maine.
“ASA has long been a job-creating engine in southern Maine, and its investment in expanding its Saco facility is welcome news for the city and our state.”
CommerceAI-read
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Opposed administration directive allowing first ships in new Navy vessel classes to be built overseas.
“Cooperation with our allies can bring valuable investment and new technologies to the United States. But those partnerships should result in more ships being built in America by American workers, not fewer. I will continue to fight to secure federal funding for Bath Iron Works, strengthen America’s maritime industrial…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Announced $622,999 in Forest Service grants for Maine forest products companies.
“Maine’s forest products industry is a vital part of our state’s economy, and it is critical that this industry has the tools it needs to adapt to changing markets.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Senator Collins Announces More Than $5.5 Million for Improvements at Bangor International Airport
Announced $5.5 million in FAA grants for Bangor International Airport infrastructure improvements.
“Ensuring that transportation needs across the State of Maine are met has been a priority of mine throughout my Senate service.”
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Introduced bill to strengthen Medicare home health fraud detection and prevention measures.
“The recent allegations involving MaineCare providers are deeply troubling. While these cases in Maine involve Medicaid providers and my legislation focuses on the Medicare home health care program, they demonstrate the broader problem of unchecked health care fraud.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Senator Collins’ Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Russia & Iran Sanctions Bill
Russia’s energy sales and shadow fleet are the engine of its war machine, and sanctioning them will help bring this brutal conflict to a quicker end.
“This bill is important not only for America’s national security, but also for the security of our European and Middle Eastern allies. I applaud my colleagues for joining together to make clear the Senate’s determination to stand with our allies and to hold Russia and Iran accountable.”
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Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Combat Medicare Home Health Fraud
U.S. Senator Susan Collins introduced legislation today to protect the Medicare home health program from fraud and strengthen access to these important services for the Americans who need them.
“When billions of dollars are improperly siphoned from the Medicare home health program, this can undermine the integrity of the payment system used to reimburse legitimate providers and threaten care for the seniors who depend on it. I have long been a strong supporter of home health care, which allows millions of…”
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate passed the Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 86 to 11.
“In Maine and across the country, we are fortunate to have so many dedicated educators who work hard to ensure that every child has a learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and enriching.”
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer requesting that they provide Maine businesses with greater clarity and notice regarding tariffs on Canadian…
“With only a month of warning, businesses in Maine and across the United States are being asked to avoid Canadian imports or face tariffs of 50 percent on these specific products.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act she introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)—with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an original cosponsor—passed the Senate…
“Our bipartisan legislation strengthens federal efforts to confront the alarming public health threat posed by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act that she introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) advanced out of the Senate Committee on…
“In a large, rural state like Maine, finding access to health care close to home can be a challenge. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants help to fill in this gap by providing quality medical services to local communities.”
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Senator Collins’ Statement on Nomination of Todd Blanche to Serve as Attorney General
This includes his record and responses to questions from Senators at the Department of Justice Appropriations hearing, his confirmation hearing, and in the weeks that followed.
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Senator Collins Speaks at Christening of Future USS William Charette at BIW
U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks today at the christening ceremony for the future USS William Charette (DDG-130) at Bath Iron Works (BIW).
“Today we christen the DDG-130 with the name of a Medal of Honor recipient who exemplified the highest ideals of America and the United States Navy. Through this ship, his courage, humility, and devotion to others will continue to inspire generations of sailors.”