WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) voted to close debate on both the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, two bills he has co-sponsored to defend voting rights in the face of state-level laws that would make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their Constitutional right to vote. The bills were blocked by a Republican filibuster – the second time that each bill had been prevented from moving forward by a GOP blockade. In his... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that four Maine dredging projects in Ogunquit, Scarborough, Milbridge, and Bar Harbor totaling $18,455,000 were included in the Army Corps of Engineers’ work plan for Fiscal Year 2022 – funding secured through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law last November. “These critical dredging projects for Bar Harbor as well as rivers in Ogunquit, Milbridge, and Scarborough will help address... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Angus King today announced that nine Maine healthcare centers will be receiving $23,518,948 in American Rescue Plan funding to address the strains created by the COVID-19 pandemic and support high-quality care in rural areas. The funding is being distributed to providers who service rural Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare beneficiaries, and will be used to help providers keep their doors open, address workforce challenges, and make... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released a statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In his statement, which comes days ahead of planned Senate votes on voting rights legislation, Senator King calls for the Senate to carry forward the civil rights legend’s work by taking action to defend ballot access for all Americans.“All across the country, the massive legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is being honored today as Americans of all backgrounds pause to... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – ICYMI, today Senator Angus King published an op-ed in TIME laying out the case to pass voting rights and protect our democracy - even if it means making changes to the filibuster. The op-ed marks the latest push in Senator King’s push to secure the right to vote; earlier this week, he highlighted how many of the proposed reforms are already standard practice in Maine. The Right to Vote Is More Important Than the FilibusterWhen I was Governor of Maine, I used to have a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today pressed top Pentagon nominees on the United States’ nuclear posture and the need for a strong nuclear deterrent. King asked Dr. Celeste Wallander – the nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs – her thoughts on how a “no first use” policy for nuclear weapons would affect America’s national security by restricting America’s defense capabilities... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today urged a top Pentagon nominee to rethink their strategy for stopping illegal drug shipments from entering the country. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, King asked Melissa Dalton – the nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs – to evaluate the Department of Defense’s inadequate response to the “invasion” of drugs that are killing nearly two Maine people a day. Senator King rejected... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Bob Casey (D-Penn.) are introducing legislation seeking to improve critical quality-of-life services and programs for American seniors. The Innovations in Aging Act would provide funding for the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to evaluate opportunities to improve essential aging services, including home-delivered meal programs and long-term care. The number of U.S. adults aged 85 and older is projected to more than double by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today voted to confirm Alan Davidson as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). In his new role, Davidson will be responsible for overseeing the distribution of the historic broadband investments included in last year’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Included in this historic $65 billion broadband funding was $40 billion reflecting Senator King’s bipartisan BRIDGE Act, which is designed... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today toured Bath Iron Works (BIW) and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) with Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) to highlight the importance of the shipyards to America’s national security and Maine communities. During the tour, Senator King and Senator Tester, the Chair of the Senate’s Defense Appropriations subcommittee, viewed some of the work being done at the facilities. Throughout the visit, Senator King stressed the importance of providing the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King released a statement marking the one year anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. In the full statement, which can be read below, King reflects on the dangers of that day and the continued threats to America’s democracy fueled by demonstrably false claims about the 2020 Presidential election. Citing the need to defend democracy for the next generation, King urged his colleagues from both parties to “tell the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today stressed the urgent need for the United States Capitol Police (USCP) to be “thinking the unthinkable” on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, and improve their efforts to plan for future threats. King, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pressed USCP Chief Tom Manger to ensure there is adequate communication, coordination, and intelligence sharing between the USCP and other... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the December episode of Senator King’s “Inside Maine” podcast – a special Christmas edition that features a timely discussion about community service, volunteerism, and how Maine people can give back to their communities this holiday season. Senator King was joined by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louis.), and Kelsey Preecs, the Program Officer for Volunteer Maine, Maine’s state service commission. During the... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – Legislation to improve ALS patients’ access to treatments is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, members of the Senate ALS Caucus, co-sponsored the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies (ACT) for ALS Act, which passed both chambers of Congress by overwhelming margins.The bipartisan legislation will fund essential research into fast-progressing, rare neurodegenerative and terminal... Continue Reading »
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Jared Golden announced that Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor has received a total of $4,120,353 to strengthen health care services. This competitive funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Center Cluster Program. The Senators and Congressman sent a letter to HHS in support of the health center’s grant application.“Community health... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the December edition of “Answering the Call: Maine’s Veteran Voices,” Senator King’s monthly series in which he shares the stories of the extraordinary lives, selfless service, and incredible sacrifice of Maine’s veteran community. In the second interview of the series, conducted in partnership with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, Senator King spoke with West Gardiner resident Debra (Deb)... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.): “Johnny Isakson was the picture of a decent, honorable, and honest public servant. He listened closely to his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and worked to find common ground that served Georgians and people across the nation.“Johnny was particularly passionate when it came to serving America’s military and veterans; he was always responsive... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King recognized today, December 18th, as Wreaths Across America Day. The day marks an important national effort in which thousands of volunteers across the country and the globe will place wreaths on the graves of American veterans. In the largest laying of the wreaths, a convoy of volunteers will travel from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery to lay Maine-made balsam wreaths at the headstones of American veterans interred there.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Angus King today was Maine AARP’s special guest for a tele-town hall to talk through the work Congress has been doing to help older Americans across the country, and to speak directly with Maine seniors about the pressing issues facing Maine people over 50 during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the free-flowing hour-long town hall, King answered questions about prescription drug pricing, home and community based care, and the expansion of broadband infrastructure. During... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today welcomed the Biden administration’s appointment of Sherry Hamel as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Maine Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director. In this position, Hamel will guide federal farm policy and oversee agricultural operations in the state. Earlier this year, the Members sent a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack recommending Hamel for the appointment. “Maine’s... Continue Reading »
