WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Observer Group, pressed Secretary of the Army Mark Esper, nominee to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Defense, on the importance of America’s alliances and the need to strengthen NATO. In addition, Senator King questioned Secretary Esper on topics including ways to avoid miscalculated military action with Iran and the importance of monitoring the collaboration between Russia and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, today announced his support of the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act. The bipartisan legislation would promote hunting traditions and ensure the continued successful funding of wildlife conservation through the purchase of hunting and recreational shooting equipment.“Maine’s proud tradition of hunting and love for the outdoors has been passed down from generation to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the wild blueberry industry in the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. Announced by the USDA in May, the Market Facilitation Program will provide financial aid to agricultural producers affected by China’s retaliatory tariffs.“The wild blueberry industry has been an... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act, a bipartisan bill that will fuel innovation, preserve jobs and encourage infrastructure development by ensuring that tax-exempt electrical cooperatives can access government grants and assistance – including rural broadband grants and FEMA disaster relief. Under a provision of the current tax code instituted by the 2017 tax... Continue Reading »
ROCKLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) visited Rockland Marine Corporation, a shipyard and fabrication facility in Rockland, where he met with the organization’s leadership to hear their insights on the economic opportunities and ongoing challenges they are facing – including workforce development and investment in innovation. Rockland Marine Corporation recently received a $352,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Shipyard Grant Program to update the... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support of the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, which would put an end to the administration’s cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the U.S.-Mexico border and reform how children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border are treated between the moment at which they arrive at the U.S. border to claim asylum and the ultimate resolution of their asylum case. The bill comes on the heels of media reports that detail the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following joint statement in response to Governor Mills’ decision to contest regulations that could threaten Maine’s lobster industry:“Maine’s lobster industry supports the livelihoods of 4,800 state licensed lobstermen and more than 10,000 additional Mainers who work directly within the industry. These small businesses generate an economic impact of approximately $1.5... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pressed General Mark Milley, U.S. Army, nominee to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the importance of providing independent and honest military advice to the President. Senator King’s comments came during General Milley’s nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. At other points in his testimony, King questioned General Milley on America’s military and diplomatic strategies in Iraq, Syria and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of New England (UNE) has been awarded $749,999 for their Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). This funding was allocated through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). UNE, in collaboration with the University of Maine (UMaine), aims to improve the health and well-being of Maine’s older adults through enhanced practitioner... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pushed witnesses before the Energy & Natural Resources Committee to address the adverse impacts that increased liquid natural gas (LNG) exports could have on American energy costs. Possible price increases due to market dynamics would likely impact New England disproportionately, because of its reliance on LNG for an oversized share of its energy needs.“Australia’s natural gas has a vast capacity – they started exporting it in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include significant funding for Maine’s lobster industry as the Department finalizes their aid package for agricultural producers affected by China’s retaliatory tariffs. The letter follows up on the Delegation’s initial request in June to provide relief for Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) advocated today for the Joint Long-Term Storage Act, a bipartisan bill he introduced with Senator Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) in a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy. The bill could have tremendous impacts nationally and for the military, and seeks to improve America’s long-duration energy storage technology through strategic collaboration between the Department of Defense (DOD) and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Sensible, Timely Relief for America’s Nuclear Districts’ Economic Development (STRANDED) Act. The legislation would address the impacts of stranded nuclear waste by providing federal assistance to communities around the country that are burdened with storing this spent fuel. Senators Angus King (I-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are original cosponsors of the bill.The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), both members of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the introduction of the Joint Long-Term Storage Act, bipartisan legislation seeking to improve long-duration energy storage technology through strategic collaboration between federal agencies. Specifically, the legislation would establish a joint program between the Department of Defense (DOD)... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) marched alongside Maine people during the Independence Day Parade of the 47th annual Bath Heritage Days Festival. The parade is part of a 5-day annual festival from Wednesday, July 3rd to Sunday July 7th.“Nearly 250 years ago, our Founding Fathers asserted the self-evident truths that started the bold American experiment and have guided our nation for generations – serving as a beacon of hope and liberty to countries around... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has awarded $735,852 for Wabanaki Health and Wellness in Bangor, and $736,000 for Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services. Both grants will support youth suicide prevention programs in Maine.“Suicide tears irreparable holes in communities around our state,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This funding will help... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced a total of $5,105,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in Penobscot, Oxford, Washington, and Aroostook counties.“Maintaining and upgrading water and wastewater systems is vital to ensuring the economic and environmental health of the community,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the June edition of Senator King’s Inside Maine podcast. This month’s podcast features U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who will serve with Senator King on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Honorary Congressional Task Force, and Kris Doody, CEO of Cary Medical Center. Senator Smith joined Senator King in the first segment to discuss rural healthcare policy and ways to improve access to care across the country. After... Continue Reading »
MEXICO, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured ND Paper in Rumford, which manufactures various types of pulp and paper products in Maine and other parts of the United States. Later, Senator King visited MedCare Ambulance Service in Mexico, which serves Oxford County and provides emergency transportation for the region twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.“Maine people are innovative and civic-minded, helping their communities thrive around the state,” Senator King said. “ND... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). Both Senators are members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR). The legislation will defend the U.S. energy grid by partnering with industry to utilize engineering concepts to remove vulnerabilities... Continue Reading »
