WASHINGTON — On Earth Day, members of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus successfully found common ground by endorsing climate legislation that would promote nature-based solutions that support our farmers, forests, and oceans; make communities more resilient to disasters and climate impacts; and spur investment in renewables. The Caucus is chaired by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and members include Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah),... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, Maine – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is calling on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of the Inspector General (IG) to take a wider view of costs and benefits — especially the long-term, expensive impacts of fossil fuel reliance – as the USPS prepares to update its vehicle fleet. In a letter to USPS Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb, King and a group of 20 lawmakers highlight the benefits of an electrified fleet, detail the climate and national security threats posed by fossil... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act – a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) – was signed into law. The comprehensive legislation will prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care professionals. “Working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals put themselves at increased risk, endure enormous pressure, and witness heartbreaking... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Springtide Seaweed in Gouldsboro will receive a total of $649,651 to develop new innovative nori and dulse red seaweed cultivation systems enabling these high-value crops to be farmed in the U.S. and globally. This grant will build on the efforts of the SEAMaine marine economy action plan, an industry-led effort funded with the support of Senators Collins and King.“Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the face of consistent challenges and delays, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released a letter from Senator King highlighting the unnecessary stresses Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues are causing Maine people in the days leading up to the tax filing deadline and calling on the Service to urgently improve customer resources. In a letter to IRS commissioner Charles Rettig, King shared concrete examples of the unacceptable tax delays and... Continue Reading »
Bangor, ME – The offices of Maine’s Congressional Delegation will host a Military Academy Seminar in cooperation with Maine Maritime Academy TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Bangor Hilton Garden Inn from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Registration is from 5:30 – 6:00 PM. Students, parents and guidance counselors who are interested in the application process for the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine and Coast Guard Academies, state maritime academies, as well as... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today applauded the inclusion of the University of Maine (UMaine) and the University of New England (UNE) in a $6 million program to advance research in quality control of biomanufacturing and biotechnology. The program is led by the National Science Foundation and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), with a focus on promoting new biomanufacturing... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to digitize public land mapping records to support greater outdoor recreation access. The Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act, which is also cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), will enhance the nation’s outdoor recreational opportunities by digitizing and standardizing mapping... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Maine is receiving $47,583,555 in funds for public transit from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funds, which are distributed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will support local public transit systems across Maine including buses, rail lines, and ferries.Senator Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court: “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive people I have ever met. After reviewing her record, attending a portion of her hearing, and meeting with her in person, it became clear that Judge Jackson is a brilliant legal mind with wide-ranging experience and an even judicial temperament... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help provide more disabled veterans with full military benefits. The Major Richard Star Act, which is supported by a bipartisan group of 58 Senators, would provide combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service their full benefits instead of deducting their disability pay from retirement payments.“America’s disabled veterans... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) marking April 16 through April 24, 2022 as National Park Week. The resolution seeks to boost awareness of the value and availability of recreational areas, encouraging people across the country to spend time in America’s treasured national parks. In honor of National Park Week, entrance into all national parks will be free on Saturday, April 16.... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s questioning here, and download broadcast quality video hereWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today stressed the importance of checks and balances on the intelligence community, and the need for national security agencies to adapt to evolving threats in cyberspace. In a hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator King began his questioning by asking Kate Heinzelman – the nominee for General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency – to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to honor and recognize the sacrifices of Purple Heart medal recipients. The Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022 would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to give future Purple Heart recipients the option of being listed on the DOD military awards website, and create a lasting historical record of these American servicemembers. This bill builds... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s questioning here, and download broadcast quality video hereWASHINGTON, D.C. – As Russia continues their deadly, unprovoked attack on Ukraine, Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, is pushing top cyberofficials for clarity on Russia’s cyber activities in the conflict and for additional information on America’s preparedness to respond to any attempted cyberattacks against the United States. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a group of 52 Senators—more than half of the Senate – in introducing the Support Kids Not Red Tape Act. The bill, which was authored by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), would extend USDA school meal flexibilities from June 30, 2022, to September 30, 2023. These flexibilities have been crucial to feeding children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With 90% of our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), Co-Chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), are urging President Joe Biden to keep a key cyberdeterrent in place after reports that the administration is considering changes to the policy. In a letter to President Biden, King and Gallagher lay out the critical importance of National Security Presidential Memorandum – 13 (NSPM-13), which established an agile workflow allowing the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) applauded a vote by the Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) Board of Trustees to keep its Caribou and Machias sites open. The decision comes on the heels of swift bipartisan action from both the Maine Legislature and Governor Janet Mills. Senator King had spoken out against the original decision to close the sites, and joined the full Maine Congressional Delegation in February to urge the board to engage with elected officials to explore... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is cosponsoring legislation to limit the ability of Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs to evade economic sanctions by using digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. The Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act would prohibit any Russian digital assets from being traded in U.S. jurisdictions, enact new cryptocurrency transparency requirements, and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that Maine will receive a total of $31,245,144 to help low-income Maine families make energy-efficient improvements and lower their heating and electric bills. This funding was authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and provided through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) – the Department of Energy’s largest residential energy retrofit program. Senator Collins was part of... Continue Reading »
