Susan Collins

Another proposal that I have long supported would strengthen Federal law by making it easier for prosecutors to go after gun traffickers and straw purchasers.

All of us are clearly horrified by the vicious killings that occurred yesterday.

The law in Maine which was developed in consultation with a wide range of groups; essentially allows the court to have the police temporarily confiscate firearms from someone who is deemed to be a danger to either him or herself, or to…

I also think that telehealth helps to reduce the unfortunate stigma that still exists, when people can get the counseling and help they need in the privacy of their own homes.

I agree with you that we need to extend the reimbursement for telehealth and audio as well.

We have a real problem, and I think hearings like this help shine a spotlight on the problem facing older Americans.

Older adults make up 25 percent of the long-term opioid users and that Medicare beneficiaries are the fastest-growing population of diagnosed opioid use disorders.

I have worked hard in the infrastructure to get funding with Jeanne Shaheen so we get it out to the rural areas.

I think that when most people have an image of someone who is addicted they think of a young male, and they do not think of an older person.

Isolation and loneliness can have serious, even deadly consequences for the health and well-being of our seniors.

I want to thank both you and the Ranking Member for shining a spotlight on this problem.

Having just been in Sweden and Finland yesterday, I know how important it is that we have interoperability with our international partners.

As the Air Force begins the process of selecting the next two Air National Guard refueling wings to receive new KC-46 tankers, it is important that the Air Force ensure that the National Defense Strategy and the Air Force's Arctic Strategy…

I think we need to really increase public awareness, or a lot of people will find that what they thought were down payments for a home are disappearing because of cyber crime.

One of the problems is HUD's process for determining fair market rents they simply--the process simply does not reflect the reality of housing markets in communities across this Nation.

I brought to your attention a problem that we are having in Bangor, Maine, where I live, where the unsheltered population has grown enormously in the past 2 years.

Permanent authorization is key to reducing unnecessary delays, and helping families to get back on their feet after a disaster.

Congress and the Administration need to keep an eye on this trend to ensure that the housing market remains open and fair for everybody.

I must say I don't understand that.

I am very concerned that cyber crime is starting to soar in the area of housing, and it can be absolutely devastating for families that fall victim.

Even those higher subsidy caps are still 26 to 35 percent below market rents.

I am encouraged by proposals in the administration's budget to provide funding for communities that update their land use and zoning regulations to allow for more multi-family housing opportunities.

I look forward to reviewing this budget with you.

In Bath, Maine, the HUD fair market rents are 38 to 46 percent below market rents.

The fiscal year 2022 Omnibus helped to strike that balance between supply and demand, with a record funding for the HOME Program, and new incremental vouchers.