| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Friday June 23, 2023 ( 23 items ) |
|
Collins, King Back Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Maine's Wildlife
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King are cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to expand aggressive, on-the-ground conservation work that protects Maine's wildlife. The bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) would invest in conservation strategies led by states, territories, and Tribal nations to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife habitats all across America. These locally-
more
Collins, King Join Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 58 senators in reintroducing the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act. The CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 will expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities, improve health outcomes, and make it easier
more
Collins, King Join Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 58 senators in reintroducing the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act. The CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 will expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities, improve health outcomes, and make it easier
more
In Essential Next Step, $107,000 for Patten Lumbermen's Museum Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $107,000 for the reconstruction of Patten Lumbermen's Museum in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"
more
In Essential Next Step, $2 Million for Waldo Community Action Partners Facility Construction Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $2,000,000 for Waldo Community Action Partners facility construction in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and H
more
In Essential Next Step, $20 Million for UMaine PFAS Center of Excellence Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $20 million to establish a PFAS Center of Excellence through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service (ARS) New England Plant, Soil and Water Research Laboratory in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved
more
In Essential Next Step, $4 Million for University of Maine Presque Isle Auditorium Renovation Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $4,000,000 for the University of Maine at Presque Isle's renovation of the Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now
more
In Essential Next Step, $803,000 for KVCC's New Plumbing Training Facility Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $803,000 for Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) to establish a new plumbing training facility in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits conside
more
In Essential Next Step, More Than $1.8 Million for Stonington Wharf Renovation Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $1,835,000 for the renovation of the Stonington Wharf in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"Maine's
more
In Essential Next Step, More Than $3.4 Million for Maine Public Emergency Signal Expansion Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $3,421,000 to extend the reach of Maine Public Broadcasting's Emergency Alert System in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the f
more
In Essential Next Step, More Than $4.5 Million for Maine Libraries Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $4,535,000 for Maine public libraries in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"Public libraries a
more
In Essential Next Step, Nearly $1.4 Million for Childcare Facilities Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $1,391,000 for the construction of childcare facilities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"
more
In Essential Next Step, Nearly $14 Million for Seven Maine Fire Stations, Emergency Services Facilities Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $13,850,000 to construct seven new fire stations and emergency services facilities throughout Maine. The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, no
more
In Essential Next Step, Nearly $9.6 Million for Maine National Guard Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $9,574,000 for the Maine National Guard in the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
"
more
In Essential Next Step, Senator Collins Secures More Than $554 Million for Maine in MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $554,382,000 for projects in Maine in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act.
The measure, which was advanced by a bipartisan vote of 28-0, provides $154.352 billion in discretionary funding--an increase of $184 million above
more
More Than $8 Million for Eight Maine Community, Municipal Facilities Secured by Senator Collins in 2024 Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $8,007,000 for the construction and continued advancement of eight community and municipal facilities throughout Maine in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture and Rural Development appropriations bill. The bill, officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now await
more
Sen. Collins: In Essential Next Step, Bill to Fund Key Agricultural Programs in Maine Clears Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for projects in Maine in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
The measure, which was advanced by a bipartisan vote of 28-0, provides $25.993 billion in discretionary funding.
"Th
more
Sen. Collins: Senate Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, providing support for critical agriculture, rural development, nutrition, conservation, and food and drug safety programs.
The measure, which was advanced by a bipartisan vote of 28-0, provides $25.993 bill
more
Sen. Collins: Senate Committee Approves FY24 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, providing support for critical housing, infrastructure, and facilities for U.S. military forces and their families, as well as increased funding for veterans health care and benefits.
The measure, which was advanced
more
Senator Collins Announces Nearly $30 Million for Infrastructure Projects in Southern Maine
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that Maine will receive nearly $30 million through the federal RAISE grant program to fund two projects: $25 million to implement several safety and mobility improvements along U.S. Route 302 and State Routes 35 & 115 in North Windham, and $4 million to develop two sections of the Eastern Trail i
more
Senators King, Cramer Launch American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), northern border senators and members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), announced they are founding an American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus - a bipartisan, bicameral caucus dedicated to strengthening the economic and national security relationship between the United States and Canada.
The relationship between the U.
more
Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement After First Full Committee Markup in Two Years, Commit to Senate's Voice Being Heard in Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement on June 22, 2023:
* * *
Senate Appropriators voted unanimously today to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, i
more
To Protect Maine Fisheries and Coastal Communities, Golden Introduces Bill to Prohibit Commercial Offshore Wind Energy Development in Key Fishing Grounds in the Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023:
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced the introduction of the Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act. This bill would prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 (LMA 1) in the Gulf of Maine and initiate a federal study on the environmental review processes of any relevant Federal agencies for offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine.
"
more
|
Sign up to Receive this newsletter every day via email.