- Press releases from: October 2019
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Minority Press
Senator Collins Calls on Social Security Administration to Strengthen Efforts to Combat Scam
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ letter. Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, urged the Social Security... - Press releases from: July 2019
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Minority Press
Senator Collins’ Statement on NIH’s Alzheimer’s Research Budget
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a founder of the Alzheimer’s Task Force in the Senate and a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, issued the... -
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Bill to Crack Down on Deceptive Tactic Used by Robocallers Introduced by Senators Collins, Sinema, Hawley, Peters, McSally
Americans received 48 billion robocalls in 2018 Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), along with Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO),... -
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Collins, Jones Bill to Prevent Con Artists from Stealing Tax Refunds Signed into Law
Identity theft tax refund fraud cost Americans $1.7 billion in 2016. Washington, D.C. – Today, legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Doug... - Press releases from: June 2019
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Minority Press
Senator Collins Receives 2019 Trailblazers in Aging Champion Award
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins received the 2019 Trailblazers in Aging Champion Award today from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Senator... -
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Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill to Create Semipostal Stamp to Help Combat Elder Abuse
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Martha McSally (R-AZ), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)... -
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Collins, Jones Bill to Prevent Con Artists from Stealing Tax Refunds Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law
Identity theft tax refund fraud cost Americans $1.7 billion in 2016. Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan... - Press releases from: April 2019
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Minority Press
Collins, Klobuchar’s Bill to Crack Down on Fraud Targeted at Seniors Clears Senate Committee
The Seniors Fraud Prevention Act would help fight scams designed to strip seniors of their assets by helping educate seniors about fraud schemes and improve monitoring... -
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Senators Collins, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Family Caregivers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Lifespan Respite Care... - Press releases from: March 2019
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Minority Press
Legislation to Assist Americans with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Introduced by Bipartisan Group Led by Senator Collins
Washington, D.C.—In an effort to help the approximately 200,000 Americans suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Casey... -
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Senator Collins Urges Colleagues to Support Her Legislation to Stop Patent Gaming and Increase Access to Lower-Cost Drugs
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ floor statement. Click HERE to download high-resolution video. Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ floor... -
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Launch Effort to Stop Patent Gaming & Increase Access to Lower-Cost Drugs
Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan effort to encourage competition in the prescription drug marketplace and put an end to the harmful patent strategies that block new drugs... -
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Senator Collins Warns of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Social Security Numbers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, is warning of an increasing number of fraudulent telephone calls from people... - Press releases from: February 2019
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Minority Press
Leader of Maine Company Testifies at Senator Collins’ Hearing on Strengthening Retirement Security
Click HERE to read Mr. St. Peter’s testimony Click HERE for b-roll of Senator Collins and Mr. St. Peter Click HERE to watch Mr. St. Peter’s testimony. Click HERE... - Press releases from: January 2019
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Minority Press
Senators Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Number of Geriatric Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Professionals
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor Note to assignment editors and news... -
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Kennebunk Police Officer Testifies before Senate Aging Committee on Senior Fraud and Financial Scams
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ opening statement. Click HERE for high-quality video Click HERE to... - Press releases from: November 2018
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Joint Press
Senate Aging Committee Examines Ways to Strengthen Guardianship Programs
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE for a copy of Senator Casey’s opening statement Click HERE for a copy of the Aging... - Press releases from: October 2018
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Joint Press
Reducing the Cost and Enhancing the Delivery of Health Care Through Innovative Practices
Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE for a copy of Senator Casey’s opening statement Washington, D.C.-- In a bipartisan effort to... - Press releases from: September 2018
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Joint Press
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored... -
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Collins, Casey Urge HHS to Swiftly Implement New Law to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Special Committee on Aging, along with U.S....
