Susan Collins

Collins says the health care system requires substantial reform and has backed bipartisan efforts to lower prescription drug costs and improve access to coverage. Her issue page emphasizes affordability, reform, and continued support for health care legislation.

Collins says expanding workforce training, supporting small businesses, and securing federal investment are key to economic growth in Maine. Her office highlights appropriations and Congressionally Directed Spending as tools to support jobs, infrastructure, and local projects.

Collins says she supports reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding clean energy jobs while keeping energy costs manageable and preserving manufacturing jobs. Her issue page frames energy policy as a balance between environmental goals, affordability, and industrial competitiveness.

Collins has supported bipartisan efforts to codify Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and she said after Dobbs that abortion policy should be decided through the legislative process. In 2026, she also said she would not support a Democratic bill to establish abortion rights nationwide.

Collins supports border security and immigration enforcement, and her office has highlighted legislation requiring DHS reporting on border issues and statements on ICE operations in Maine. Her public comments emphasize enforcement and oversight rather than broad immigration expansion.

Collins supports bipartisan gun-safety measures, including red-flag style interventions and crisis-intervention policies. She has backed legislation such as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and related proposals aimed at preventing gun violence while preserving lawful gun ownership.

Collins is a mainstream Republican on foreign policy and national security who emphasizes U.S. engagement, intelligence oversight, and support for allies and security partnerships. Her committee roles and public statements indicate an active international posture rather than isolationism.

Collins has supported bipartisan measures on civil rights and anti-discrimination, including marriage equality legislation and criminal justice reform efforts. Her public record suggests an incremental, bipartisan approach rather than a broad social-justice platform.

Collins says she supports early childhood education, stronger K-12 schools, and making higher education more affordable. Her office also highlights appropriations work to secure funding for Maine schools, universities, and student support programs.

Collins supports limits on deceptive uses of artificial intelligence, especially in elections and robocalls. She has backed bipartisan proposals to provide AI guidance for election offices and to ban AI-generated robocalls.

Collins has backed stricter voting rules, including voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements tied to the SAVE Act. She says these measures are intended to prevent fraud and strengthen election integrity.

Collins emphasizes Maine-specific priorities such as protecting the lobster and fishing industries, working waterfronts, and coastal economies. She has highlighted federal funding and legislation aimed at supporting Maine fishermen and seafood businesses.