Collins set for high GOP spot on Protection appropriations panel

First elected in 1996, Collins is the longest serving Republican lady in Senate historical past. As a uncommon average in right now’s GOP Senate ranks, she has been pivotal in vote after vote over time. 

She has already chaired two committees: Homeland Safety and Governmental Affairs, in addition to the Particular Ageing Committee. She now serves on Appropriations, Ageing, Intelligence, and Well being, Schooling, Labor and Pensions.

As for the Appropriations Committee, Collins has served there since 2009. She is a member of six subcommittees, together with Protection, and is the rating member, for now, of Transportation, Housing and City Improvement.

Shipyard defenders

Protection points have lengthy been a significant concern for Collins, who served on the Armed Providers Committee from 2001 by means of 2012.

That’s not least as a result of Common Dynamics Tub Iron Works, a builder of Navy warships, has been a fixture amongst Maine’s high employers, and the state can also be dwelling to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a authorities facility the place employees keep and restore America’s assault submarines.