WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a founding member of the Senate bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, pressed Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines on the range of national security risks linked to the effects of climate change – including mass migration due to warming temperatures, straining governments worldwide. During the exchange, which came during a “Worldwide Threat Assessment” hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Director Haines... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As peak season approaches for National Park visitations, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, today pressed Tommy Beaudreau, nominee to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Interior, for his commitment to implementing the Great American Outdoor Act, the bipartisan legislation co-led by Senator King, and enacted into law last year. The exchange between Senator King and Mr. Beaudreau occurred during a hearing of the Senate Energy and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 117th Congress’s first open hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Subcommittee Chairman Angus King (I-Maine) convened top policy experts for an in-depth discussion on America’s preparedness and accountability of leadership for nuclear deterrence strategy. Chairman King underscored the importance of strengthening the chain of nuclear command and control so that the U.S. has the ability to respond to potentially catastrophic attacks in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate today approved a legislative push led in part by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) to reinstate key regulations of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry – the largest domestic source of this dangerous greenhouse gas, which traps 84 times more atmospheric heat than carbon dioxide. The Senate voted 52 to 42 to pass a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), rescinding last year’s Trump Administration rollback of critical... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spoke on the Senate floor and urged his colleagues to vote to reinstate regulations on methane emissions, a harmful greenhouse gas which traps 84 times more atmospheric heat than carbon dioxide. Senator King’s remarks come ahead of a Senate vote on a Congressional Review Act resolution led by Senators King, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), which would reinstate critical regulations that the Trump administration... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Mike Gallagher (R-WI), today introduced the Supplying Help to Infrastructure in Ports, Yards, and America’s Repair Docks (SHIPYARD) Act of 2021, which would provide $25 billion to make investments needed to optimize, improve, and rebuild shipyard facilities, electrical infrastructure, environmental... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today questioned Vicki Hollub, President and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Petroleum on her company’s support of the restoration of Obama-era regulations to limit the release of methane emissions, in a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator King has been outspoken about climate dangers posed by methane – particularly since the Trump Administration announced its intention to roll back restrictions last... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing a resolution that would prohibit any President of the United States from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. The resolution would require the President to seek the advice and consent of the Senate before suspending, terminating, or withdrawing U.S. membership in NATO and would formalize the Senate’s opposition to doing so.“NATO has proven to be the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at improving the quality of home care by providing career support and advancement opportunities for home healthcare providers. Senator King’s proposals specifically aim to address shortcomings in training for home health workers and open new pathways for career advancement. These efforts seek to stabilize the field, which has been stretched thin by the pandemic and already suffers high... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded nine organizations in Maine a total of $689,821 for their Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.“Head Start programs are instrumental in ensuring that children cultivate new skills and receive educational opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We welcome this... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) are cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE Act) of 2021 would require non-dairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants, and algae to no longer be mislabeled with dairy terms such as... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation wrote to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough this week urging him not to delay construction of a new veterans mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) facility in Maine. The delegation has learned that construction of the new 24-bed facility at Togus may experience delays due to new guidance from the VA.In their letter, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Angus King (I-ME), and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a group of bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Cultivating Opportunity and Recovery from the Pandemic through Service (CORPS) Act, legislation that would expand national service programs significantly to help the country recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 public health emergency. “From delivering meals to supporting remote learning to providing critical outreach to seniors experiencing loneliness,... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in introducing the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, legislation that would allow individuals to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, creating savings for consumers and bringing greater competition into the pharmaceutical market. “Skyrocketing drug prices are making it more and more difficult for Americans to access the treatments they... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a founding member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, emphasized the need for rapid development of carbon removal technology and increased deployment of carbon capture technology to speed up national efforts in the fight against climate change. In today’s hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator King argued that these technologies will be an important part of any American effort to meet our climate... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i) that aims to confront the sharp increase of hate crimes aimed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the legislation passed today by the Senate, Senator King has also cosponsored a Senate resolution that condemns all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, racism and discrimination.... 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 Chellie Pingree (ME-01) as cosponsors. The bipartisan, bicameral Future Logging Careers Act would allow small logging businesses to train 16- and 17-year-old family members for futures in Maine forest products.“Maine’s logging industry is part of the foundation of our state, passed down from generation to generation as a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to expand summer meal programs across the country to ensure children maintain access to nutritious meals when school is out. The COVID-19 pandemic, and transition to remote learning, exacerbated the challenges that food insecure students face when schools are closed. The Summer Meals Act would expand eligibility and participation for summer meal programs,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that he is backing two legislative pushes to confront and condemn the sharp increase of hate crimes aimed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Senator King is cosponsoring the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which would designate a point person at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and expedite the review of COVID-19-related hate crimes and provide support to state and local law enforcement responding to these hate crimes.... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Labor has been awarded a total of $382,579 to promote and enhance its Short Time Compensation (STC) program, which allows workers to receive a partial unemployment benefit payment while their employer reduces their hours to avoid layoffs. “As we continue to combat this public health crisis, it is crucial that we maintain the safety net that supports individuals whose hours have been reduced... Continue Reading »
