Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maine. A member of the Republican Party, she has held her seat since 1997 and is Maine's longest-serving member of Congress. Born in Caribou, Maine, Collins is a graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

4 days ago · U.S. Senator Susan Collins. Latest News. January 25, 2025. 01.25.2025. Senator Collins’ Statement on Confirmation of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security January 23, 2025. 01.23.2025. Senator Collins’ Statement on Nomination of Pete Hegseth to Serve as Secretary of Defense

6 days ago · Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks with reporters after meeting with Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s choice to be defense secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 11.

5 days ago · Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of two Republicans to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense, said Thursday Hegseth “does not have the management ...

4 days ago · The two most senior Republican women in the chamber, Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, are generally viewed as moderates and have long been considered pivotal swing votes.

6 days ago · WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King are announcing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $24.8 million to expand broadband and digital skills training across Maine. Awarded through the NTIA’s Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, this Maine funding will ensure communities have the access and skills to fully ...

Nov 15, 2024 · VASSALBORO, Maine — During a stop in Vassalboro Friday, Sen. Susan Collins confirmed her intention to run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate in 2026. However, Collins emphasized that her current focus remains on her work as a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee.

Jan 5, 2025 · This landmark legislation, authored by Maine's own Senator Susan Collins, repeals two long-standing provisions that have unfairly reduced Social Security benefits for many dedicated public servants. Career & Technical Educators, who are often recruited after working years in the private sector, will no longer be penalized by these provisions.

Collins is the senior senator from Maine and is a Republican. She has served since Jan 7, 1997. Collins is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. She is 72 years old.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to have ...