Senator Collins announces FY 2026 Defense Appropriations Act's approval, focusing on Maine's defense programs and funding.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that allocates significant funding for Maine under the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. The bill, approved by a 26-3 vote, provides $851.9 billion in discretionary funding and is set to be considered by both the full Senate and House.
Collins highlighted that the funding supports both military personnel and local manufacturers, including Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Key provisions include a pay raise for servicemembers and substantial investments in shipyard infrastructure.
The bill also includes $27.5 million for defense research at the University of Maine and funding for the Marine Corps investments in cutting-edge technology. Collins stated, "I will continue to advance this funding as the appropriations process moves forward."
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- S.2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
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