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Susan Collins

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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.

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Mar 7, 2024

I thank Representative Bishop for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have introduced the Laken Riley Act, and I urge you to join me in voting to pass this bill today. As Joe Biden comes to the Capitol tonight to defend his atrocious…

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Mar 6, 2024

Can you tell me how important it is for us to try to ensure that there is funding to support programs to prevent falls, which can have such devastating consequences?

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Mar 6, 2024

Social isolation and loneliness have been estimated to shorten a person's life span by as many as 15 years.

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Mar 6, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support the six-bill fiscal year 2024 appropriations package that is before us. I am pleased to report that the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed this bill earlier today by a vote of 339 to 85. It was…

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Mar 6, 2024

the Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act, championed by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), to codify existing authority

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Feb 29, 2024

several of the amendments that we will vote on propose a full-year continuing resolution that would lock in dangerously inadequate funding levels for our national defense and lead to cuts in other vital programs serving our veterans…

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Feb 28, 2024

I just want to very briefly recognize my good friend, the Republican leader, for his extraordinary service, not only to our caucus but, more important, to the Senate as an institution and to our country. His tenure as leader will be…

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Feb 28, 2024

Senator Collins reformed and improved the rules for SIMPLE plans, increasing contributions for all employees and permitting more flexibility in moving from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan.

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Feb 28, 2024

The Credit for Caring Act, introduced by Senators Collins, Hassan, and their cosponsors would provide caregivers with a tax credit that offsets some of the cost of providing care.

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Feb 28, 2024

We, the Georgia delegation, rise tonight to honor the life and legacy of Laken Riley, who was murdered last week in Athens, Georgia, on the campus of the University of Georgia. Allow me to share a few words about Laken directly from her…

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Feb 28, 2024

The Credit for Caring Act, introduced by Senators Collins, Hassan, and their cosponsors would provide caregivers with a tax credit that offsets some of the cost of providing care.

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Feb 28, 2024

Senator Collins reformed and improved the rules for SIMPLE plans, increasing contributions for all employees and permitting more flexibility in moving from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan.

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Feb 27, 2024

Senator Collins reformed and improved the rules for SIMPLE plans, increasing contributions for all employees and permitting more flexibility in moving from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan.

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Feb 27, 2024

The Credit for Caring Act, introduced by Senators Collins, Hassan, and their cosponsors would provide caregivers with a tax credit.

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Feb 26, 2024

I rise today to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the town of Albion, ME. Albion was built with a spirit of determination and resiliency that still guides the community today, and this is a time to celebrate the generations of…

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Feb 12, 2024

for the information of our colleagues, I want to bring everyone up to date on where we are. For the past few days, the leadership on both sides of the aisle, as well as the bill managers on both sides of the aisle, have been working…

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Feb 12, 2024

last week, General Kurilla, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, gave me a briefing that was directly relevant to the national securities supplement that we are now considering. During the course of that briefing, the general told me…

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Feb 11, 2024

I want to thank my distinguished colleague from Maine for his very kind comments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic whip.

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Feb 11, 2024

the national security supplemental before us is of profound importance to America's security. It will provide updated, modern, effective munitions to our troops, rebuild our flagging defense industrial base, allow our Navy to continue its…

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Feb 11, 2024

I yield 30 minutes of debate time to the senior Senator from South Carolina. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.

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Feb 9, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for up to 15 minutes, Senator Murray be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes, and Leader Schumer for up to 5 minutes prior to the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

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Feb 9, 2024

I rise to urge strong support for the national security supplemental appropriations bill before us. Earlier this week, General Kurilla, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, told me that this is the most dangerous time in 50 years. The…

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