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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Saturday April 18, 2026 ( 5 items )  

At HELP Hearing on Prescription Drug Affordability, Senator Collins Questions Expert on Generic Drug Competition
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * At HELP Hearing on Prescription Drug Affordability, Senator Collins Questions Expert on Generic Drug Competition * Click HERE for a full-resolution image Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of Senator Collins' questioning WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee yesterday, U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Dr. Brian M  more

Pappas Introduces Legislation to Deliver More Federal Dollars for New Hampshire Roads, Bridges, and More
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Introduces Legislation to Deliver More Federal Dollars for New Hampshire Roads, Bridges, and More * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Highway Fair Share Act, legislation to increase federal funding for infrastructure and transportation projects for New Hampshire by requiring that each state receive   more

Senator Collins' Statement on Her Vote Against Removing Federal Land Protections in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Her Vote Against Removing Federal Land Protections in Minnesota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement after voting against a resolution to remove federal protections from land near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota: "I opposed this resolution because I do not support opening land near the Minnesota Boundary Waters   more

Senator Collins' Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement announcing the creation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood: "Fishing is the very foundation of Maine's heritage. Today, the seafood industry in our region generates more than $5 billion in income and suppor  more

To Fight Robocalls, King Cosponsors Legislation to Step Up Penalties
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * To Fight Robocalls, King Cosponsors Legislation to Step Up Penalties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bicameral legislation cracking down on the enforcement of illegal robocalls. The Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act improves enforcement, and increases penalties for robocallers who violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The legisla  more