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Collins applauds G7 oil release, says it will help Mainers struggling with costs
Collins said the G7 oil release could help lower fuel and heating costs.
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SITTING SENATOR · MAINE · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · MAINE · REP
Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins has represented Maine in the U.S. Senate since 1997. Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; chair of the Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs.
Before entering the Senate, Collins worked as a congressional aide, served as Maine’s commissioner of professional and financial regulation, and ran for governor in 1994.
Collins graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1975 and began working as a staff assistant to Senator William Cohen that year. In 1981, Collins became staff director of a Senate subcommittee. Collins served as Maine’s commissioner of professional and financial regulation from 1987, directed a regional office of the Small Business Administration in 1992, and served as deputy state treasurer in Massachusetts in 1993. Collins ran for governor of Maine in 1994 and later became founding director of the Center for Family Business at Husson University. Collins entered the U.S. Senate in 1997.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since 1997
- Age
- 73
- Committees
- 3 · 2 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- SENATE SINCE
- 1997
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 73
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Susan M. Collins at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 14 PTS IN 30 DAYS−6
▲ 3,083 GOOD LOOK6,526 VOTES3,443 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 414 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSCollins applauds G7 oil release, says it will help Mainers struggling w… Maine Morning Star · Oct 5STATED POSITIONS
2026 ME U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Susan M. Collins’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Voted on all 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 83%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- 16 points below the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 96%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 22 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 29Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…YEA
SEP 24Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…YEA
SEP 15Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025NAY
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSSusan M. Collins’s voting record
Bills sponsored by Susan M. Collins in the 119th Congress
22Sponsored
3Out of cmte
2Passed Senate
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored22
Out of committee3
Passed Senate2
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 2398 | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActHEALTH | Became law | 23 COSPON. |
| S. 1077 | District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Passed Senate | 6 COSPON. |
| S. 3296 | Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 10 COSPON. |
| S. 5250 | Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4641 | Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| S. 4292 | Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4291 | Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4172 | AFTER Act of 2026ANIMALS | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 2699 | Geriatrics Workforce Improvement ActHEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4051 | National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 12 COSPON. |
| S. 3934 | Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| S. 3924 | We Can't Wait Act of 2026SOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
Plus 334 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Susan M. Collins’s committee assignments
Appropriations
CHAIRSUBCOMMITTEESState, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Chair)Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Homeland Security (Ex officio)Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Ex officio)Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Ex officio)Energy and Water Development (Ex officio)Financial Services and General Government (Ex officio)Legislative Branch (Ex officio)Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
SUBCOMMITTEESPrimary Health and Retirement Security
Susan M. Collins’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1993 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts 1993U.S. Senate · Maine 1997–
LEADERSHIPChair, Appropriations 2025–
- 2025 – NOWChair, Appropriations
- 1997 – NOWU.S. Senate · Maine
- 1993Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
- BORN
- December 7, 1952
- OCCUPATION
- Government official and small-business center executive
- EDUCATION
- St. Lawrence University, 1975
2026 election: Maine Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS II SEAT
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IN THIS RACE · 2026
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2026 ME U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Susan M. Collins’s stated positions and sources
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Susan M. Collins’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $19M
- CASH ON HAND
- $11M
- SPENT
- $7.7M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $11M · 89.3%
- PACs
- $1.2M · 10.2%
- Party
- $62K · 0.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $3.1M
- Earmarked gifts · 1,722 donors
- $3.1M
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
ALSO TO COMMITTEES TIED TO THIS PERSON (NOT IN THE TOTAL)
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- Susan Collins For Mainejoint fundraising, 3 committees
- $10K
TOP DONORS
Deane, Carol GramThe Deane Group · MEDICAL DOCTOR$19K
Lewis, DianeRetired · RETIRED$14K
Klein, BrianWpr Developemnt Co · INVESTMENTS$7K
Allocca, FrankRetired · RETIRED$7K
Stead, Jerre LRetired · RETIRED$7K
D Stick Jr, WesleyRetired · RETIRED$7K
Nickerson, William H.Retired · RETIRED$7K
Buerger, AlanMontgomery Capital INC · CHAIRMAN$7K
Weiner, KaneTexas Crude Energy, LLC · PRESIDENT$7K
Lubetzky, DanielKind LLC · FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $4.7M
- OPPOSING
- $13M
Winsenate$0 / $9.7M
Stronger Maine$1.1M / $0
End Citizens United Action Fund$0 / $1.0M
Lead Maine Committee, INC.$986K / $0
America'S Credit Unions$803K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$4.9M
Advertising$1.5M
Refunds$54K
Administrative$23K
Fundraising$7K
How to contact Susan M. Collins
WASHINGTON, D.C.
413 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-2523Call (202) 224-2523ONLINE
Websitecollins.senate.gov
Contact formcollins.senate.gov
Instagram@sensusancollins
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