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Senator Collins’ Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
food supply, delicious restaurant meals, and sustaining entire coastal communities. I appreciate that USDA is recognizing our fishermen … seafood harvesters, and ensure fishermen, small businesses, and coastal communities have greater access to USDA programs. It will
Collins, King Raise Ropeless Gear Concerns to Federal Policymakers
right whales, and preserve the working waterfronts and coastal communities that depend on it. We are supportive
Senator Collins Receives Sea Grant Association Award
vital role in strengthening our nation’s coastal economies, supporting fishermen and marine businesses, and sustaining our working … research and outreach that help Maine’s coastal communities thrive.” "I met Senator Collins in 2019, after
Senator Collins Attends Fishermen’s Forum Dinner
central to the heritage and economy of our coastal communities. I appreciated having the chance to speak with … appropriations legislation to support Maine’s fisheries and coastal economies. The legislation provided $80 million for the National
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver “Targeted, Data-Driven” Economic Relief for State’s Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
fishing industries are foundational to our rural and coastal economies and have experienced significant market disruption tied
Congress Approves $51 Million for UMaine System Secured by Senator Collins
Research and Innovation. “Maine’s blue economy, coastal communities from Calais to Kittery, and thousands of fishing families … supporting the long-term resilience of Maine’s coastal communities and economy.” “For more than three decades
Bill to Support Maine’s Lobster Industry Heads to President’s Desk
ensure that it focuses on advancing Maine’s coastal economies, working waterfronts, and sustainable fisheries. American Lobster Research
Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Following Passage of Bipartisan Three-Bill Funding Package
help protect our national security, and assist our coastal communities. This fiscally responsible package includes the Commerce, Justice
Senator Collins Urges Commerce Secretary, Trade Representative to Support Lobstermen Facing Tariff Hardship
providing world-class seafood and supporting Maine’s coastal communities.” The complete text of the letter
Senators King, Collins Celebrate National Lobster Day
industry that has sustained generations of families and coastal communities,” said Marianne LaCroix, Executive Director of the Maine
King-led Effort Secures Delay of Removal of Navigational Buoys in Gulf of Maine
impacts of the proposal.The USCG launched the Coastal Buoy Modernization Initiative in April 2025, a component … Modernizationeffort. This initiative proposed the discontinuation of 351 coastal buoys across New England (Maine accounts for the largest
King, Pingree Introduce New Policy Proposal Offering Tax Credits to Working Waterfronts at Risk of Natural Disaster Damage
oftentimes devastating consequences of natural disasters. “Maine’s coastal communities are changing. From a warming climate … thrive for years to come.” “Let’s empower coastal businesses to invest in flood and disaster prevention before
More Than $52 Million for UMaine System Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bills
Ocean Observation SystemRecipient: University of Maine SystemProject Location: Coastal counties from Washington County to York County, MEAmount Requested
Bill to Support Maine’s Lobster Industry Clears Appropriations Committee
ensure that it focuses on advancing Maine’s coastal economies, working waterfronts, and sustainable fisheries. American Lobster Research
King, New England Colleagues Urge Coast Guard to Delay Removal of Navigational Buoys
navigational buoys. The USCG launched the Coastal Buoy Modernization Initiative in April 2025, a component of its broaderShort … Modernizationeffort. This initiative proposed the discontinuation of 351 coastal buoys across New England (Maine accounts for the largest
Senators Collins, King, New England Colleagues Urge Coast Guard to Delay Removal of Navigational Buoys
navigational buoys. The USCG launched the Coastal Buoy Modernization Initiative in April 2025, a component of its broader … effort. This initiative proposed the discontinuation of 351 coastal buoys across New England (Maine accounts for the largest
King, Murkowski Introduce Bill to Strengthen Maine’s Coastal Workforce, Fisheries and Infrastructure
shoreside infrastructure, food security, and economies of coastal communities in Maine and across the country. TheWorking Waterfronts … providers for farmers, ranchers and loggers. “Maine’s coastal communities are changing. From a warming climate
Senator Collins Releases Statement Celebrating Full Restoration of Sea Grant Funding
that is at stake for Maine’s coastal communities with the loss of Sea Grant funding … ensure that it focuses on advancing Maine’s coastal economies, working waterfronts, and sustainable fisheries, and, this week
Senators Collins, King Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling off Coast of Maine
Legislation would protect ocean and coastal resources that account for over $17.5 billion annually in the New England … throughout the entirety of New England. TheNew England Coastal Protection Actwould ban oil and gas leasing
Collins, King Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling off Coast of Maine
throughout the entirety of New England.The New England Coastal Protection Actwould ban oil and gas leasing … protected areas. According to NOAA Fisheries, ocean and coastal industries, including tourism, fishing, and recreation, generate more than
King, Pingree Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Support Fishing Communities
only the backbone of Maine’s coastal communities and economy, they are a living, breathing ecosystem of interconnected … member of the House Agriculture Committee.“Our coastal communities need strategic, pragmatic policy solutions that acknowledge their economic
Senator Collins Announces that Department of Commerce has Agreed to Renegotiate Maine Sea Grant
ensure that it focuses on advancing Maine’s coastal economies, working waterfronts and sustainable fisheries. The announcement comes … that is at stake for Maine’s coastal communities with the loss of Sea Grant funding. “I appreciate
King Working to Protect Maine’s Coastal Ecosystem
human activity are having devastating consequences on our coastal ecosystems, putting at harm the iconic Maine fishery … coastal communities. TheHelp Our Kelp Actis an important investment that will help to restore these intricate, sensitive underwater