I was proud to join a bipartisan group of my Senate colleagues in passing the 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act.
This legislation is the most significant federal housing package advanced by Congress in three decades and will help make
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- Islet cell transplantations can help restore insulin production for certain individuals living with Type 1 diabetes, offering real promise as a safe and effective treatment option. @SenatorShaheen and I are urging FDA to modernize its regulatory pathway so eligible patients canGreat news! Senate Diabetes Caucus co-chairs @SenatorShaheen and @SenatorCollins have sent a letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Diamantas urging the reclassification of deceased donor islets as organs. Momentum is building. These islets can help some people living with T1D today.
- This week, I met with the President of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank, Susan Margaret Collins. Not only do we share the same name, but we share the same goal of promoting economic growth and greater financial stability throughout Maine.
- With 26 senators now backing the INSULIN Act, momentum continues to grow on both sides of the aisle for our common-sense bill that lowers costs and helps families in Maine and across the country afford the lifesaving medication they need. Thank you, @SenSanders, for your
- Recently, I met with Noah Wyle, lead actor of HBO’s The Pitt, and Dr. Fran Haydenak, an OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, to discuss the challenges health care providers across the country face. We discussed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a bipartisanClick below to see highlights from our conversation:
- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, plays a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases around the world and protecting public health in the U.S. by stopping outbreaks before they reach our borders. I appreciated the opportunity today to meet with Gavi CEO Dr. Sania
- I am proud to announce more than $16 million in funding for 19 economic projects across Maine through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). @SenAngusKing and I have long advocated for the NBRC, which is a key resource for strengthening Maine’s communities and localClick the link below to read more about each project:
- The passing of Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury is heartbreaking news. He answered the call to serve with great courage during the fire at Robbins Lumber. I ask all Mainers to join me in honoring his memory and holding his family, his fellow firefighters and other first
- Congratulations to the Town of Sweden on the dedication of its new fire station. This modern, safe, and spacious facility will help ensure Sweden’s brave volunteer firefighters are well equipped to continue serving and protecting this rural community. I was proud to secure $1.15Click the link below for an interactive map of the 672 local projects across all 16 Maine counties for which I have secured nearly $1.5 billion in funding through appropriations legislation over the past five years:
- For 88 years, the Maine Credit Union League has helped move our state forward. As member-owned, not-for-profit institutions, our state’s credit unions help Mainers meet their financial needs while giving back to their communities, including through the Maine Credit Union League’s
- Dave Daigler has been an exceptional president of the Maine Community College System and a tireless advocate for Maine students and educators. I have always appreciated his steady leadership, deep understanding of Maine’s workforce needs, and commitment to expanding educational
- With strong, bipartisan support for our INSULIN Act, we are closer than ever to capping the cost of insulin at $35 per month. This is a significant milestone in our fight to lower costs and deliver real relief for patients across the country. Thank you to @SenatorShaheen,News: Bipartisan $35 insulin bill now has enough votes to clear a filibuster. Sen. Jim Banks is joining, becoming 13th Republican -- and all 47 Senate Democrats support the bill from Shaheen, Collins, Kennedy, Warnock semafor.com/article/06/10/…
- Thank you to Shad from Windham and other members of the National Federation of Independent Business for meeting with me to discuss the challenges small businesses are facing across our state. As the author of the Paycheck Protection Program, which supported 250,000 jobs in Maine,Much gratitude to @SenatorCollins for taking the time to meet with #NFIB members today! We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with you about #smallbusiness issues in Maine. #NFIBFlyIn2026






















