| Sept. 20, 2021
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Maine to Receive Nearly $1 Million for COVID Testing From American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Collins, King, Golden Announce $2.5 Million Grant to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic in Aroostook County
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Collins, King, Golden Announce $2.5 Million Grant to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic in Aroostook County
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Collins, Colleagues' Bipartisan Bill Advances to Expand Access to Assistive Technology for Seniors and People Experiencing Disabilities
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 19, 2021
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Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Bill to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Among Women and Children
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President - Tester Leads Letter to President Biden to Urge Opening of US-Canada Border to Vaccinated Canadians by October
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Collins, Cardin Lead Senate Praise of Direct Support Professionals for Their Dedicated Work
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for Youth Vaping
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $550,000 for Bigelow Lab
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $550,000 for Bigelow Lab
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Maine Delegation Announces $750,000 to Revitalize and Preserve Maine's Historic Downtowns
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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"He's Made a Huge Difference" - King Recognizes Retiring Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Pingree Calls House Agriculture Reconciliation Bill a "Win' for Climate Research, Forest Resilience, Renewable Energy
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Senators Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Prescription Drug Pricing More Transparent
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Pingree Announces $1M in EPA Funding for Brownfields Grants in Maine
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Maine's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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House Appropriations Interior Chair Pingree Hosts Congressional Delegation Tour of Acadia National Park to Study Climate Impacts
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Maine Delegation Announces Seafood Processors and Agriculture Stakeholders Eligible for $700 Million in COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 29 fire departments in Maine have received a total of $6,220,151 to upgrade equipment and support personnel. This funding was awarded through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants and the FY 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants "Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect local residents, homes, and businesses," said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. "This important investment will help improve the safety of Maine firefighters and ensure that our fire departments have the equipment and training they need to continue to protect our families and communities." The funding was allocated as follows: · Albion, Waterville, Belgrade, China Village, Clinton, Fairfield-Benton, Madison, Oakland, South China, Winslow, and Sidney Fire Departments received a total of $627,385.45 to purchase mobile radios, portable radios, and pagers. · Biddeford Fire Department received $285,304 to purchase rapid intervention air packs and firefighter breathing apparatuses. · Easton Fire Department received $5,958 to purchase facepieces for firefighter breathing apparatuses and $335,238 to purchase a firefighting water tanker truck. · Georgetown Fire Department received $36,000 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Gorham Fire Department received $93,333 to purchase vehicle exhaust removal systems. · Dixmont Fire Department received $39,893 to purchase firefighting turnout gear and a turnout gear washer unit. · Falmouth Fire Department received $315,622.86 to purchase firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · Frenchville Fire Department received $51,716 to construct a fire house and purchase firefighting turnout gear. · Kennebunk Fire Department -- received $2,635,736.56 to hire 8 new fulltime firefighters and $20,262.86 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Milford Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. · Newfield Fire Department received $29,710 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Van Buren Fire Department received $151,142 to purchase firefighter turnout gear and a breathing apparatus. · Waterville Fire Department received $338,181 to create a paramedic training program. · Yarmouth Fire Department received $47,143 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Buxton Fire Department received $428,571 to purchase a Wildland Interface Firefighting Pumper. · Dedham Fire Department received $47,571 to purchase for mobile and portable radios. · Nobleboro Fire Department received $176,190 to purchase a firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · North Lakes Fire Department received $323,809 to purchase a firefighting pumper engine. · Portland Fire Department received $40,909 for firefighter wellness and fitness. · Veazie Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Senator Collins has been a longstanding advocate for Maine's first responders. She annually leads a bipartisan letter, signed by Senator King, to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging robust funding for FEMA's firefighter grant programs, which she helped create in 2003.
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $600,000 to Expand Telehealth Services at Alfond Center for Health
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Senators Collins, Shaheen Announce Health Care Providers Now Eligible for Additional $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Relief
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Senator King Statement on President Biden's COVID-19 Plan
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Letter to Ms. Lea Carroll, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Public Health Analyst - Collins, King, and Golden Announce $1 Million to Help Aroostook County Combat the Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $600,000 to Expand Telehealth Services at Alfond Center for Health
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Collins, King, and Golden Announce $1 Million to Help Aroostook County Combat the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Angus King
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Collins, King, and Golden Announce $1 Million to Help Aroostook County Combat the Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Collins, King Announce $900,000 to Support Endangered Atlantic Salmon Populations in Maine
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Collins, King Announce $900,000 to Support Endangered Atlantic Salmon Populations in Maine
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Daines Calls on Biden Administration to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief Funds to Montana Health Care Providers, Rural Communities
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Shaheen, Collins Lead Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Van Hollen Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cardin Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Vote Secured
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Senator King Announces Positive Test for Coronavirus
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Bipartisan Senate & House Diabetes Caucuses Co-Chairs Urge VA to Improve Veterans' Access to Lifesaving Diabetes Management Technology
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Collins, King, Colleagues Support Safe Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Barragan Leads Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Fred Keller advocates for rural veterans' quality of care
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Stefanik Advocates for Rural Veterans
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Matsui, Connolly, Barragán, Clarke Lead Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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King Celebrates Passage of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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King, Wicker Introduce Bill to Modernize Sustainable Forestry Rooted in Expert Recommendations
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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Senator Collins Secures Over $6 Million for Four Maine Dredging Projects in Appropriations Bill
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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King Urges Aggressive Action Against Climate Change - "I Want to Be Winston Churchill, Not Neville Chamberlain"
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $850,000 for Youth Suicide Prevention Programs in Maine
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Vela, Katko, Manchin, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Home Meals Act
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2021
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $850,000 for Youth Suicide Prevention Programs in Maine
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 29, 2021
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Senate Passes Bill Co-Sponsored by Senator Collins to Protect Firefighters, First Responders from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 29, 2021
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Collins, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Veteran Access to Breast Cancer Screening & Care
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 28, 2021
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King Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement After Voting to Begin Debate
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 28, 2021
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King Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement After Voting to Begin Debate
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Klobuchar, Grassley, King, Collins Encourage Biden Administration to Support Safe Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| July 26, 2021
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Collins, Colleagues Secure $30 Million in NDAA for Americans Affected by 'Havana Syndrome'
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 26, 2021
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Chair Pingree Statement to Rules Committee on Seven-Bill Appropriations Minibus
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 26, 2021
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Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - King Encourages Administration to Follow Maine Model for Hospital Price Transparency
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 23, 2021
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Shaheen, Gillibrand, Cotton and Collins Secure $30M in Funding and Access for Americans Affected by Directed Energy Attacks
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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Gillibrand, Shaheen, Cotton, And Collins Secure $30 Million In Funding And Access To Treatment For Americans Affected By Havana Syndrome
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 23, 2021
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Shaheen Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Senator Collins Leads Hearing on Troubling Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 21, 2021
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Golden Votes to Protect Mainers from Toxic "Forever Chemicals," Fund Clean Up, End Production of PFAS
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| July 21, 2021
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Pingree Votes to Clean Up Forever Chemicals
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 20, 2021
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Toomey, Feinstein, Collins, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Ethanol Mandate
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 15, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Keep Order Allowing Immigration Officials to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the Southern Border
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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