WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced a bill to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families. With Maine’s child care shortage estimated to cost its economy hundreds of millions of dollars, the Right Start to Child Care and Education Act would help cut child care costs by increasing the amount of tax-free money Maine families can save through dedicated flexible spending accounts, and expanding employer-provided and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Solarium Commission and a member of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Intelligence Committees (SSCI), and Marco Rubio (R-FL), today introduced legislation to protect U.S. healthcare systems from hackers and other bad actors. The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) perform consistent evaluations of its cybersecurity systems, and provide... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has led a joint effort in urging the Biden Administration to finalize its guidance for taking future administrative action to lower prescription drug prices and save taxpayer dollars. Senator King and his colleagues wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Commerce Undersecretary Laurie Locascio, calling for changes to the “Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have announced a federal grant to support Maine’s forest products economy. The $1,745,869 in funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) as a part of the Forest Economy Program (FEP), aims to bolster regional forestry while promoting industry innovation. The University of Maine will be receiving $745,869 for sustainable forest-based products packaging and Our Katahdin will be receiving $1 million for critical water... Continue Reading »
To watch or download today’s Morning Joe interview click here WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) today joined the hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to emphasize the importance of finding common ground across party lines and shoring up American immigration policy. Acknowledging that no legislation is perfect, Senator King explained why the current national security supplemental appropriations bill – endorsed by the U.S. Border... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is joining growing calls to expand Wi-Fi hotspot access at home for students and teachers, with studies showing a significant grade point average difference between students with and without home connectivity. In a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, King and his colleagues emphasize the importance of expanding the existing E-Rate program that helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, is urging the Biden Administration to work with Israel on distributing additional humanitarian aid into Gaza. In a letter to President Biden, King and his colleagues are strongly encouraging the administration to work with their Israeli counterparts on five specific steps to significantly increase urgently needed humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. The humanitarian situation... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King and Congressman Jared Golden are leading a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting a briefing on Chinese state-owned marijuana farms in Maine and across the United States. In a letter to Attorney General of the United States Merrick Garland, King, Golden, and their colleagues express concern for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) affiliated marijuana cultivation operations in the United States, the impacts on legal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), shared remarks on the Senate floor this week about the importance of choosing honor in Ukraine as his colleagues negotiate a bipartisan supplemental appropriations bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Today, the editors of Time Magazine adapted his remarks for their print/online audience. America Must Choose Honor in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Angus King today questioned U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo, Jr., the nominee to be the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). On the heels of his Wednesday night floor speech urging Congress to continue supporting aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia’s invasion, King asked Admiral Paparo about the possible ramifications on U.S. deterrence efforts against China if funds were to be... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), U.S. Senator Angus King questioned how long it is taking Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) officials to improve transportation reimbursements for veterans receiving care at vet centers – urging them to accelerate their approval process for these services. Senator King also stressed that counseling and other resources at local veterans centers are vital for the well-being and mental health of our... Continue Reading »
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), tonight spoke on the Senate floor as his colleagues negotiate a bipartisan supplemental appropriations bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, while also instituting a number of policies to secure America’s border with Mexico. Senator King was granted time on the Senate floor, rose, and shared the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill removing the green card cap for graduates with certain science and technology advanced degrees and a job offer in the United States. The Keep Stem Talent Act of 2023 would provide graduates that have completed advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees from U.S. educational institutions and American job offers with lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, exempting them from the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, are following up with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and urging a crack down on illegal Chinese-owned marijuana operations in Maine. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Delegation highlights the increasing number of illegal growing operations that are detrimental to Maine businesses that comply with state laws. “We write to follow-up to our August 23, 2023,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) have introduced legislation that makes it easier for businesses to offer paid family and medical leave (PFML) plans to employees. The Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act would provide certainty to businesses by making the paid family leave tax credit permanent and would provide additional options for financing paid leave such as through PFML insurance. Importantly, the bill also... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the January episode of his “Inside Maine” podcast, in which he discussed the close economic partnership between the United States and Canada. During the podcast, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joined Senator King to discuss the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, which they launched as Senate Co-Chairs in 2023 along with Representatives Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) and Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas). Later... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today shared the following response to the administration’s announcement it will take a comprehensive review of the potential domestic and global ramifications of a major increase in liquid natural gas (LNG) export capacity before granting approval for more facilities. The White House announcement comes after years of King warning against “subsidizing Chinese manufacturing” by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has joined bipartisan legislation to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers, who are often the first point of contact during emergencies, as first responders. The Enhancing First Response Act would direct the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify dispatchers as first responders, when it comes to how federal agencies set salaries and establish training programs. Currently the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System — a statistical... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME — U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Veterans‘ Affairs Committee, today held a field hearing at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) to discuss the current state of veterans care and resources, along with proposals to address workforce shortages within the long term care industry at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) and in the community. The hearing provided a unique opportunity for the Committee to better understand the challenges facing the VA and veterans... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s Congressional Delegation wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of Governor Janet Mills’ request that they treat the devastating January 10th and January 13th storms as a single disaster event for purposes of damage assessment and reporting consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. “The damages are still being assessed, but they appear to be record-setting with catastrophic damage to Maine’s coastline and economy, including... Continue Reading »
