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Collins accuses top Senate Dem of blocking protections for Maine lobstermen as Cruz vows action

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Sen. Susan Collins of Maine accused Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington for obstructing legislation aimed at protecting Maine's lobster industry from federal regulations that threaten their livelihoods. The bill, which has already passed the House, would extend a regulatory pause until 2035 to provide relief and stability for the industry, which supports an estimated $2 billion in annual economic activity and over 17,500 jobs according to the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz pledged to advance this legislation when Congress reconvenes in November, following a letter from Collins and Sen. Angus King advocating for its passage.

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, accused Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., of obstructing efforts to protect Maine's lobster industry from Biden-era federal regulations in October 2026. Collins claims that Cantwell worked against the Maine delegation's effort in 2022 and has been blocking a bill this year to extend regulatory relief for lobstermen. Meanwhile, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pledged to advance the legislation when Congress returns in November. The House passed the bill introduced by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in September 2026, which would extend an existing pause on new federal regulations through 2035 to protect both lobstermen's livelihoods and endangered North Atlantic right whales.

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2026-10-30 · assertive framing · Collins accuses top Senate Dem of blocking protections for Maine lobstermen as Cruz vows action

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Democratic Maine Senate Senate Commerce Committee Wash.

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Maine GPE · 11× Cantwell PERSON · 5× Collins PERSON · 5× Cruz PERSON · 4× Biden PERSON · 2× Democratic NORP · 2× Senate ORG · 2× Maria Cantwell PERSON · 1× Susan Collins PERSON · 1× Wash. GPE · 1×

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"In 2022, Sen. Cantwell worked against the Maine delegation's effort to halt the Biden regulations that threatened lobstermen's livelihoods, and this year she has been blocking the bill to extend the regulatory pause that we secured in 2022."

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Collins accuses top Senate Dem of blocking protections for Maine lobstermen as Cruz vows action · assertive framing

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, accused a Democratic colleague of obstructing efforts to protect Maine's lobster industry from Biden-era federal regulations, even as the legislation could gain momentum in the Senate next month. uncertain

legislation → accuse → Senate

Collins' criticism comes as Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., prepares to visit Maine to hear from lobstermen after previously opposing efforts to extend regulatory relief. asserted

Cantwell → come → relief

Meanwhile, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pledged this week to advance the legislation when Congress returns in November. asserted

Congress → pledge → November

"I'm glad that Sen. Cantwell is coming to Maine to finally listen to our lobstermen," Collins told Fox News Digital. asserted

Collins → come → Digital

we → work → 2022

The legislation, introduced by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., passed the House in September. asserted

legislation → introduce → September

The bill would extend an existing pause on new federal regulations intended to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale through 2035, giving Maine's lobster industry additional time before potentially costly restrictions take effect. asserted

restrictions → extend → effect

Cruz's announcement follows a September letter from Collins and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, urging the Senate Commerce Committee to advance the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act. asserted

announcement → follow → Act

"This pause is necessary to protect Maine's lobster fishery, which is essential to the state's economy and coastal communities. asserted

which → protect → economy

According to the Maine Lobstermen's Association, the lobster industry supports an estimated $2 billion in annual economic activity and more than 17,500 jobs," the senators wrote. uncertain

senators → accord → activity

In a statement, Cruz credited Collins with helping advance the legislation, saying her leadership has been "instrumental" in efforts to protect "Maine's lobstermen from burdensome regulations. asserted

leadership → credit → regulations

" "I hope we can move this bill without changes or further delay to put on President Trump's desk as soon as possible," Cruz added. asserted

Cruz → hope → desk

Cantwell is expected to attend a listening session with Maine lobstermen alongside Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson at an event hosted by the Maine Lobster Union. asserted

Cantwell → expect → Union

The visit comes amid accusations from Collins and Cruz that Cantwell previously worked against efforts to provide longer-term relief for the state's lobster industry. asserted

Cantwell → come → industry

Cantwell and Jackson did not respond to Fox News Digital’s multiple requests for comment. asserted

Cantwell → respond → comment