WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) are introducing bipartisan legislation to establish a commission tasked with developing a comprehensive whole-of-government approach for how the United States should address the economic, security, and diplomatic challenges posed by China. The proposed 2-year commission is modeled after the recent, successful Cyberspace Solarium Commission that was co-chaired by Senator King. The idea... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s questioning HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today shared his insights on how the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the need for stable, long-term support for shipyards like Maine’s Bath Iron Works. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), King asked Nickolas Guertin – nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition – whether the Department of Defense (DOD) is making necessary investments in industrial base... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s opening statement HERE and questioning HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, is urging the Space Force to invest in capabilities that will deter and confront Russian and Chinese aggression in growing areas of space competition. In a hearing of the Subcommittee, Chairman King questioned the Space Force Chief of Space Operations, General Chance Saltzman, on efforts to prepare for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King led a bipartisan group urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ur Jaddou to reconsider plans more than double the fees businesses pay for H-2A and H-2B non-immigrant work visas. These temporary visas are critical for helping small businesses across Maine that cannot find local applicants to meet their labor needs.“We strongly support making sure our law... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to build the healthcare workforce in rural and medically underserved areas. The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act would allow international doctors to remain in the U.S. upon completing their residency under the condition that they practice in areas experiencing doctor shortages.The Conrad State 30... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), sent a letter to the chiefs of each U.S. military service branch expressing concern about a lack of attention to servicemembers transitioning from active duty to veteran status.The Senators write that the Department of Defense needs to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by taking a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) has been awarded $1,883,331 in federal funding to support Nasson Health Care. Nasson, one of 20 Community Health Centers (CHC) in Maine, will use the funding to continue providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care to over 7,000 Maine patients.“One in six Maine people receive their care from Community Health Centers – they are essential for public... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) reintroduced their Future Logging Careers Act this week with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) as cosponsors. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would allow small logging businesses to safely train 16- and 17-year-old family members for future careers in the Maine forest products industry.“Logging has been fundamental to the success of our state for centuries – creating good jobs,... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by PFAS, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden introduced the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. The legislation, which was also co-sponsored by Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and Representative Leger Fernández (D-NM) would authorize grants for states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC—Following troubling reports that affordable housing complexes in Maine may lose federal protections, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take action that will safeguard critical housing. “We understand and appreciate that USDA RD is working to prioritize Section 515 properties for preservation,” Pingree and King said. “Unfortunately, two... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.– In a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned U.S. leaders and experts in the nuclear energy field about the need and timeline for centralized nuclear waste storage. Pointing to nuclear waste storage at the former Maine Yankee power plant, Senator King highlighted waste build-up as fundamental problem which needs to be addressed.Senator King began by asking Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by PFAS, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden introduced the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. The legislation, which was also co-sponsored by Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and Representative Leger Fernández (D-NM) would authorize grants for states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and testing,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representative Jared Golden are cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to protect locally-owned radio broadcasters from costly red tape and financial hardship. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charges that create financial difficulties for small, independent radio stations like those across the state.“Maine’s independent radio... Continue Reading »
Watch or download Senator King’s questioning HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today called on top Pentagon commanders to ensure that America’s Armed Forces are able to adapt if GPS capabilities are compromised by enemies. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, King laid out the threat of GPS systems being targeted in a conflict and stressed the need to train forces on alternative navigation methods like celestial guidance. General James H. Dickinson –... Continue Reading »
Watch or download Sentor King’s questioning HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, today questioned top U.S. intelligence officials about threats posed by continued U.S. dependence on China for critical supplies like batteries and pharmaceuticals. In the annual SSCI Worldwide Threat Assessment hearing, King compared the... Continue Reading »
Watch or download the questioning HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, asked General Paul Nakasone – Commander of United States Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency – for his opinion on the new National Cyber Strategy and if there are any shortcomings in the critical policy goals. Senator King recently lauded the strategy, calling it a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act to ban offshore oil and gas drilling in Maine waters. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would permanently prohibit the U.S. Department of Interior from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil and gas in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida Planning Areas of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The health... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, Maine – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) today released the following statement about ongoing discussions to preserve and protect Social Security.“The Social Security fund will be insolvent in less than a decade. If Congress chooses to do nothing, current law requires painful 24% cuts to benefits and a daunting future for fulfilling our promises. If we come together now, we can preserve and protect the retirement security of all Americans now and... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, Maine – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (D-W.V.), and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) have introduced bipartisan legislation to combat the opioid epidemic by preventing the approval of new, dangerous medications. The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act would strengthen oversight throughout the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opioid approval process, hold FDA leadership accountable for final approval decisions, and require frequent updates to Congress on the highly... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposed guidance last week allowing nut, oat, soy, and other non-dairy products to continue using "milk” branding, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group in introducing legislation to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE Act)... Continue Reading »
