Susan M. Collins
Senate · Republican · Maine · since Jan 2021
Wednesday, Sep 30
S. 2398 · Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Became Public Law No: 119-118.
What it would change
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
This act reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service
S. 2398 · Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Signed by President.
What it would change
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
This act reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 47–41.
What is a nomination vote?
A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 57–43.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
Tuesday, Sep 29
S. 2398 · Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Presented to President.
What it would change
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
This act reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Rejected, 47–51.
What is a motion to discharge?
A vote to take a measure away from a committee and bring it to the full chamber.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Rejected, 48–51.
What is a motion to proceed?
A vote on whether to start debating a bill or other measure.
Monday, Sep 28
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill. Bill Passed, 77–22.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 47–52.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 49–50.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 42–54.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To improve the bill. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 1–94.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 96–1.
Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.
Bills they sponsored · 31
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Oct 15, 2026
S. 5250 · Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478) · Aug 5, 2026
S. 4641 · Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. · May 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2420) · May 20, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204) · May 11, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 334
S.Res. 949 · A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274) · Sep 30, 2026
S.Res. 926 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186) · Sep 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) · Sep 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) · Sep 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075) · Sep 28, 2026
Committees
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Member
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Member
- Department of Defense Member
- Department of Homeland Security Member
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Member
- Energy and Water Development Member
- Financial Services and General Government Member
- Legislative Branch Member
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Member
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Chair
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Member
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Member
- Primary Health and Retirement Security Member
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.