WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King, co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, today announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Connected Community Program has awarded the Post Road Foundation $6.65 million to lay the groundwork for high-speed broadband and efficient energy infrastructure across the state of Maine in partnership with the Efficiency Maine Trust. The funding will be used to create community models of a broadband-integrated smart grid that would lower energy costs and... Continue Reading »
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement on the potential development of hypersonic weapons by Russia and China:“Hypersonic weapons are potential “nightmare weapons” that could allow an adversary to launch a devastating strike on U.S. personnel, interests, or assets with little warning. The implications of these weapons under development by China or Russia could be catastrophic, which is why I have consistently sounded the alarm on this threat from my post on the Senate... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – As Maine and many other states across the U.S. confront increasing challenges in housing affordability during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 34 of his Senate colleagues in urging that comprehensive housing investments stay in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. The Senators’ letter to Congressional leadership and the President seeks comprehensive investments to expand affordable rental housing and help families access homeownership. The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released a statement from Senator King following the passing of David Flanagan, a distinguished Maine leader who led Central Maine Power (CMP) during the Ice Storm of 1998 and worked closely with then-Governor King to address the crisis. Flanagan also served in a number of different public service roles, including within federal and state government, and served as President of the University of Southern Maine. “David... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement from Senator King after the Biden administration announced they would allow fully vaccinated Canadians to cross the U.S. – Canada border via car and ferry starting in early November. Senator King has repeatedly pushed the Biden administration for this change – citing the economic and emotional difficulties the closure has inflicted on Maine communities.“It’s good to see the White House... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King co-sponsored the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) of 2021, a bipartisan bill that would invest in proactive, on-the-ground conservation work led by states, territories, and tribal nations to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife habitat all across America.“The federal government plays a critical role in protecting threatened and endangered species.” said Senators Collins and King in a joint... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that Senators King and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) – co-chairs of the Senate Arctic Caucus – have introduced the Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021, legislation designed to elevate Arctic issues in U.S. foreign policy by establishing an Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs who will lead and conduct U.S. foreign policy in the Arctic region and on Arctic issues. The Senate confirmed position will be responsible for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Angus King cosponsored a bipartisan bill to address prenatal substance exposure and improve infant health. The Advancing FASD Research, Services, and Prevention Act of 2021 (FASD Respect Act), would assist early prenatal intervention by providing support to prevention efforts and for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) is also a co-sponsor of this legislation. According to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing a resolution designating October 2021 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes the grave threat cyber-attacks pose to our national security, and highlights simple steps individuals and businesses can take to protect their networks.“America’s cyber networks are essential to our national security, our economy,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), joined the sixth annual Aspen Cyber Summit to highlight the evolving nature of conflict in the 21st century. He was joined by U.S. Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) and John Katko (R-N.Y.), who agreed with Senator King’s assessments, emphasized America’s need for a clear and definitive cyber doctrine, and pointed to private-public cooperation as key to protecting against... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 14 organizations throughout Maine have received a total of $8,844,705 to support rape crisis centers and assist victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funding was awarded through the Office of Violence Against Women, an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.“We all have a responsibility to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault receive the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) this week led a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act that would provide medical professionals with consistent, common-sense legal protections while volunteering during federally-declared disasters. Under current law, the combination of federal and state policies to protect the valiant efforts of volunteers, specifically by health care professionals, can be... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after the Senate voted to suspend the debt ceiling until December, temporarily avoiding an unprecedented default on the national debt: “The full faith and credit of the United States must not be a political bargaining chip – ever. I am grateful that my GOP colleagues have ended their irresponsible blockade on suspending the debt ceiling, avoiding a default on debts we have all helped to accrue. This... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has been awarded $749,815 to assist its Gulf of Maine Blue Economy Initiative, a program designed to boost competitiveness of the region’s seafood industry, create good-paying jobs, and accelerate economic growth. The funding was awarded through a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build to Scale grant, which is designed to spur economic opportunity and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden applauded the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Darcie McElwee as the United States Attorney for the District of Maine. Senator King and Representatives Pingree and Golden provided counsel to President Joe Biden on the nomination, recommending McElwee after convening a committee of distinguished Maine legal professionals who met with a number of qualified candidates.“Darcie McElwee’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Congressional Cyberspace Solarium Commission, today backed the introduction of the Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act by Representatives John Katko (R-NY) and Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) - observing that the Representatives’ shared focus on this issue is precisely what the United States needs as the risks to our critical infrastructure become more apparent every day.“The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today questioned top Pentagon nominees about the concerning shift in the U.S. military’s active duty members increasingly coming from the South and West, and the decline in military representation from the Northeast and Midwest. During his questioning in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator King pressed nominees on what actions or recruiting efforts they will take to reverse the shift – which has resulted in a lack of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS), has been awarded a total of $3,442,301 to support weather and ocean data collection programs in the Gulf of Maine. Of these funds, $1,066,420 will be directed to five Maine-based ocean research and science institutions charged with monitoring weather and ocean data in the Gulf that are fundamental to public safety and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that three organizations in Maine have received a total of $1,480,850 to conduct brownfields assessments, develop cleanup plans, and support community outreach. This funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will help cleanup sites in various regions in Maine. “We welcome this funding from the EPA’s Brownfields Program, which will help identify potential hazards and encourage community... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee’s action to advance Darcie McElwee’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Maine. Senator King and Representatives Pingree and Golden provided counsel to President Joe Biden on the nomination, recommending McElwee after convening a committee of distinguished Maine legal professionals who met with a number of qualified... Continue Reading »
