Susan Collins: “The (U.S. Department of Energy) anticipates this release will put downward pressure on home heating oil costs and make a…”

Heating fuel prices have soared, and we must take action to help our families.

Higher costs, risk, and uncertainty for Maine families, small and large businesses and our communities.

It is critical that any future regulatory actions appropriately balance protecting North Atlantic right whales with the economic and practical realities facing Maine’s lobster industry.

Many of our farmers and growers rely on specialized equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada that are either unavailable from American suppliers or cannot be replaced without incurring significant expense.