Senator Collins’ Statement on Continuing Resolution and Disaster Relief Supplemental Package

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the continuing resolution and disaster relief supplemental package:

"Most important, the legislative package released tonight contains a continuing resolution, which will prevent an unnecessary and costly government shutdown that otherwise would occur on Friday, December 20^th, at midnight.

"Also included is much-needed disaster relief funding. Every state in the nation has faced natural disasters or severe weather events in recent years. This legislation will provide the resources to help families, small business owners, farmers, and communities in Maine and across the country recover from disasters.

"The supplemental funding will allow for the essential repair of Coast Guard facilities that have been damaged by storms. It will also help treat forest lands for spruce budworm in Maine and New Hampshire.

"I look forward to passing this legislation and continuing the work of getting our annual appropriations done early next year."

Last month, Senator Collins co-chaired a full Committee hearing on the President's disaster relief supplemental funding request for communities affected by recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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