Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced today that $1,600,000 has been awarded to the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation (SADC) to assist in the construction of a manufacturing food-processing plant in Houlton. This funding has been awarded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration and is expected to create 17 new jobs in southern Aroostook County.“This facility will create new job opportunities in Aroostook County’s already... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan gesture of heartfelt gratitude toward both George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a group of their colleagues in introducing legislation to authorize the U.S. Department of the Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring the former president and first lady. President and Mrs. Bush, who had strong ties to the State of Maine, both passed away in 2018.“President and Mrs. Bush loved the State of Maine and its people, and we are... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate approved a permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as part of a public lands legislative package. The legislation passed by a vote of 92-8 will now be considered by the House of Representatives.Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) have long championed LWCF. Last month, they joined a bipartisan group in reintroducing legislation to permanently reauthorize the program. “LWCF is our country’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Senate passed a public lands package that includes language authored by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and Susan Collins (R-Maine) that addresses the concerns of communities near Acadia National Park (ANP) about boundary issues, protects the use of intertidal zones by harvesters of clams and worms, and permanently reauthorizes the Acadia National Park... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement announcing his opposition to the nomination of William Barr to serve as United States Attorney General. In his statement, King points to Barr’s sweeping view of executive power and refusal to commit to an open process for the release of the Mueller investigation’s findings as the driving factors of his decision.“After carefully studying William Barr’s record, attending a portion of his testimony before... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), today joined a group of his Senate colleagues to call on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to finalize guidance on a rule to grow a more flexible and resilient energy grid. The rule would allow Americans to earn more value from their rooftop solar, wind, and energy storage devices that are connected to the electrical grid, thereby reducing energy market barriers... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - As the United States and China conduct trade negotiations, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jared Golden (D-ME) joined a bipartisan group in sending a letter to the Trump Administration asking that the U.S. potato industry be a priority in the ongoing talks. In the bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by 39 members, they noted that the inclusion of potatoes in any U.S.-China trade deal would create... Continue Reading »
BIDDEFORD, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined staff and students at Biddeford High School to honor the 50th anniversary of the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT). The Center, opened in 1968, has provided Biddeford-area students the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge to find a career and enter the workforce.“Technical education helps the next generation build a successful career and discover their potential,” Senator King said. “Everywhere I travel... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned experts on opportunities to address the threat of climate change through clean energy alternatives and technology innovations. The Senator’s questions came during an Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing on the status and outlook of energy and innovation.“We’re now at about 400-plus parts per million in carbon in the atmosphere,” said Senator King. “The last time we were there was 3.6 million years ago, when... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to send a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma to strengthen the Medicare Advantage program that provides quality health care to 21 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. The senators wrote to Administrator Verma requesting that she build on bipartisan efforts to increase the use of telemedicine, promote... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group in introducing legislation to combat anticompetitive practices used by some brand-name drug companies to block entry of lower-cost generic drugs. The Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act would deter pharmaceutical companies from blocking cheaper generic alternatives from entering the marketplace. “Skyrocketing drug prices are making it more and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King was confirmed yesterday as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks for the 116th Congress, making him the subcommittee’s highest ranking member of the Democratic Caucus. Senator King has served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee since January 2018.“Our national parks are a uniquely American treasure that reflect our country’s limitless natural potential, diversity of experience, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned General Joseph Votel, Commander of United States Central Command, on the status of a number of serious global threats to America’s national security, including the President’s proposed withdrawal of troops from Syria, the impact of this possible withdrawal on the fight against ISIS, and the danger of a nuclear Iran. During the hearing, Senator King referenced: President Trump’s announcement that he planned to remove troops... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Margo Walsh, the owner and founder of MaineWorks and cofounder of Maine Recovery Fund, will attend the State of the Union tomorrow as his guest. Walsh founded MaineWorks, an employment company that strives to dignify the experience for people who face real barriers to workforce reentry, including people recovering from substance use disorder and people who are reentering society following incarceration. “Margo... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in reintroducing legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with increased urgency given the program’s lapse in September 2018.“LWCF is our country’s most important and successful conservation and outdoor recreation program,” said Senator Collins. “LWCF has created outdoor recreation opportunities in every county across the country. ... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME– Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to introduce the Constitution education Is Valuable In Community Schools (CIVICS) Act – supporting the development of Constitution and civics education curriculum for students across the country. Senators Inhofe and King previously introduced the bill in the 115th Congress.“For nearly 250 years, the Constitution has guided America’s system of government and defined our national... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and David Perdue (R-Ga.) today led 24 bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Budget Committees to send a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan requesting his commitment to timely completion of a full audit of the Department of Defense in FY2019.“We commend Mr. Norquist and the Department of Defense for finishing its first-ever complete audit required by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. This was a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, highlighted the critically important contributions that the Intelligence Community makes to America’s national security in a nationally televised Senate floor speech. His remarks come after this week’s Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, where Senator King questioned the leaders of America’s Intelligence Community on the global threat landscape – including... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Navy will name Littoral Combat Ship 34 the USS Augusta in honor of the Maine state capital. As a state with one of the most veterans per capita and with thousands of skilled workers who build and maintain our Navy’s fleet at Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine plays a pivotal role in our national security.Click HERE for a high-resolution image of the future USS... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. The bipartisan legislation, reintroduced this week, would restore Congress’s constitutional trade responsibilities and relieve American consumers of the burdens caused by the Trump administration’s unilateral imposition of sweeping tariffs that affect many U.S. partners and allies. Specifically, the legislation would require congressional approval of tariffs... Continue Reading »
