Mike
Collins

Collins has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Opposes continuing resolutions and omnibus spending billsCollins voted against every continuing resolution and omnibus appropriations package in the citable record, including HR.5860, HR.6363, HR.2872, HR.7463, HR.2882, and HR.9747. In each instance, the bill became law and Collins voted against his party's majority position, establishing a consistent pattern of opposition to short-term and consolidated spending measures.
• 02
  Sponsored enacted legislation on drug researchCollins sponsored HR.1734, the TRANQ Research Act of 2023, which was enacted into law. The bill addresses research related to tranq, a veterinary sedative that has appeared in the illicit drug supply, directing federal attention to the substance and its effects.
• 03
  Supports aviation workforce development legislationCollins sponsored HR.1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, which has attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors and has been reintroduced across congressional sessions. The bill focuses on developing the aviation workforce pipeline and has advanced through the committee process.
• 04
  Voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2024Collins voted against final passage of HR.2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, voting against his party's majority on a bill that became law. The NDAA sets defense policy and authorizes military spending for the fiscal year.
• 05
  Supports small business access to emerging technologyCollins sponsored HR.3679, the Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act, a reintroduced measure in committee that would expand small business access to artificial intelligence tools and resources. He also sponsored HR.1057, the Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025, another reintroduced measure addressing highway safety.