Sen. Susan Collins

It’s not every day that I have the opportunity to meet with another Susan Margaret Collins. That made my conversation with Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Dr. Susan M. Collins all the more enjoyable as we discussed monetary policy and the economic outlook for New England…

This week, Senator Tina Smith and I introduced a bill to reauthorize our Kay Hagan Tick Act so that we can continue to support important research, diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of tick-borne diseases by providing targeted funding for state health departments and regional…

Today, more than 170 delegates from all 50 states and five countries were in Washington for the 2025 Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Children’s Congress. I was proud to chair a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to welcome the delegates and focus on the importance of federal…

It was great to celebrate the 4th of July with so many Mainers at the Burlington/Lowell Parade. I enjoyed walking with my good friend Representative McIntyre and catching up with other local legislators. As we come together with family and friends to enjoy parades, fireworks,…

Happy 4th of July! Each Independence Day, we celebrate the birth of our nation, the enduring spirit of freedom, and the generations who have defended it since. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday.

Important research into Lyme disease is taking place in Maine that could lead to the first vaccine for humans. To make certain that this research can reach its conclusion, I asked Dr. Susan Monarez, the nominee for CDC Director, if she would commit to allowing the ongoing…

Statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution: Since the despicable attacks on October 7, 2023, Iran has continued to use proxies and empowered terrorist groups to attack American servicemembers and our ally Israel. This week, Iran threatened to attack Americans on our own soil…

It’s always a pleasure to hear directly from Mainers. I’m thankful to those who joined this week’s Constituent Coffee to share their perspectives.

Yesterday, I chaired an Appropriations Committee hearing to review the Administration’s proposed rescissions package. I questioned OMB Director Russ Vought about the potential effects of the proposed rescissions on life-saving programs, including HIV/AIDS prevention efforts and…

Maine has produced Olympic medalists, collegiate national champions, and standout professional athletes, but we've never seen a Mainer drafted into a major sports league with this kind of global spotlight. Cooper Flagg’s rise from the gymnasium at Nokomis Regional High School to…

It was wonderful speaking with the bright and talented students attending the Cohen Institute High School Summer Leadership Program at the University of Maine this past weekend. The curiosity and enthusiasm of young Mainers always gives me great hope for the future.

The precision strike that the President ordered was a necessary response to Iran’s aggressive pursuit of nuclear weapons. This limited and decisive action is far preferable to the much broader conflict that would be all but inevitable if Iran were to obtain nuclear weapons. A…

I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Mainers during this week’s Constituent Coffee. Thank you to all who attended.

The attacks on public officials and their families in Minnesota are tragic and horrifying. Instances of political violence and threats are becoming far too common in our country. We must stand united in support of the victims’ families, survivors, and local law enforcement as…