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Congress Approves FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, will improve critical American water infrastructure and promote American energy independence. These funds will also help strengthen the U.S. nuclear deterrence posture, ensure nuclear stockpile readiness and safety, and prepare for existing an… Continue Reading
01.15.26
Congress Approves FY 2026 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, provides $38.6 billion in targeted discretionary spending and supports tribal programs, National Parks, public lands, and federal efforts to suppress wildfires. It now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “From programs geared to… Continue Reading
01.15.26
Congress Approves FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, provides support for law enforcement, economic development, scientific research, and other national priorities. It now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The bill provides $78 billion in discretionary funding, includ… Continue Reading
01.12.26
Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Successful Cloture Vote on Bipartisan Three-Bill Funding Package
Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of her remarks. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor this evening ahead of the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills. Following her remarks, the Senate invoked clotur… Continue Reading
01.11.26
Committee Releases Conferenced National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and Financial Services and General Government Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the final fiscal year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and Financial Services and General Government funding bills were released. "The appropriations process continues to move forward and advance priorities of the American people. This fiscally responsible package would realign U.S. foreign assistance and make America safer and str… Continue Reading
01.08.26
Committee Releases Conferenced CJS, E&W, and Interior Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the final fiscal year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bills were released. “This is a fiscally responsible package that restrains spending while providing essential federal investments that will improve water infrastructure in our country, enhance our nation’… Continue Reading
12.19.25
Bill Text: Homeland Security Act, 2026
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12.10.25
Senator Collins Urges USTR to Support Maine Industries Harmed by Tariffs
Washington, D.C. - At a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing yesterday, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, urged United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to address the hardship that tariffs have imposed on Maine industries and businesses. Q&A on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Senator Collins: Maine and Canada's economies are so intertwined. For example, Maine potatoes, blueberries, lobster, and lumber are produced in Maine, b… Continue Reading
11.24.25
Bill Text: Energy and Water Development Act, 2026
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11.24.25
Bill Text: Financial Services and General Government Act, 2026
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11.12.25
Senator Collins’ Statement on Her Legislation to End the Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Legislation coauthored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to end the government shutdown and provide three full-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills has been signed into law. Senator Collins issued the following statement: “Tonight, we finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, which has caused completely unnecessary harm to so many families in Maine and across the country, as well as to… Continue Reading
11.12.25
Continuing Resolution to Reopen Government, FY 2026 Appropriations Bills Head to President’s Desk
Senator Collins led negotiations on the measure to end the government shutdown Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation coauthored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to reopen government by a vote of 222 to 209. The legislation, which includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills, passed the U.S. Senate on Monday and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed in… Continue Reading
11.10.25
Senate Passes Continuing Resolution to Reopen Government, Final FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
Senator Collins led negotiations on the measure to end the government shutdown Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to reopen government by a vote of 60 to 40. The legislation, which includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills, now awaits consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives. The continuing resolution would reo… Continue Reading
11.09.25
Senator Collins Champions Deal to Reopen Government
Ahead of the vote, Senator Collins urged her colleagues to support the legislation containing a clean continuing resolution and three full-year FY 2026 appropriations bills. Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered remarks from the Senator floor ahead of the Senate’s 60 to 40 procedural vote to advance legislation she unveiled today containing a clean continuing resolution to reopen go… Continue Reading
11.09.25
Bill Text: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
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11.09.25
Bill Text: Legislative Branch Act, 2026
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11.09.25
Bill Text: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, 2026
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11.09.25
Bill Text: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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10.16.25
Senator Collins’ Statement on Democrats’ Vote Blocking National Defense Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after Democrats voted to block consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill: “Today Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill - a bill that advanced out of the Appropriations Committee by a bipartisan vote of 26-3. “Unfortunately, Senate Democrats chose to continue to play partisan games an… Continue Reading
10.10.25
Senator Collins’ Statement on OMB’s Attempt to Permanently Lay Off Federal Workers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) attempt to permanently lay off federal workers: “I strongly oppose OMB Director Russ Vought’s attempt to permanently lay off federal workers who have been furloughed due to a completely unnecessary government shutdown caused by Senator Schumer. Regardless of whether federal employees have been working without pay or have be… Continue Reading