$229,000 for Recovery Wellness Initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $2,876,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for recovery support services in the Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.

Included is $229,000 for the Recovery Wellness Initiative to renovate an existing building to be used as a community recovery center.   

“It is critical that Maine communities have access to recovery programs,” said Collins. “This funding would support the efforts of community-centered groups and providers who are striving to improve and expand treatment methods and outcomes for all Mainers. As the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.” 

This funding advanced through the Committee’s markup of the FY 2025 Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill — an important step that now allows the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Committee consideration of legislation is a key part of regular order, which helps our government function efficiently and deliver results for the people of Maine and America.       

In 2021 Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Collins has secured more than $1 billion for hundreds of Maine projects for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024. As the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee, she is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.