WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have introduced the Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation that makes substantive reforms aimed to help seasonal employers better navigate the H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program. The bill is also cosponsored by Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and John Thune (R-S.D.). The H-2B program is vital... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have joined a bipartisan group of members from the House of Representatives and the Senate in introducing the Make It In America Manufacturing Communities Act, legislation that would help revitalize the country’s manufacturing sector, stimulate rural economic development, and help support the creation of good-paying manufacturing jobs. The bipartisan Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act would codify... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) today reintroduced the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act to provide medical professionals with a limited, but consistent level of legal protection while volunteering during federally-declared disasters. “In the wake of a disaster or crisis, it’s often doctors, nurses, and health care professionals who are among the first on the scene and who stay the longest to help people and communities... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today participated in a Senate Intelligence Committee open hearing on Russian intelligence activities and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The hearing, Disinformation: A Primer in Russian Active Measures and Influence Campaigns, provided a foundational understanding of Russian active measures and information operations campaigns, examining the history and characteristics of those campaigns and the role and capabilities of cyber... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate today voted to approve the resolution of ratification approving Montenegro’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). For the past decade, the Maine National Guard has partnered with Montenegro to advise and assist the young nation following its December 2006 declaration of independence as it transformed its military and improved its disaster preparedness and response. After... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) that aims to protect America’s electric grid from cyber-attacks. Senator King, a member of both the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, spoke in favor of the bill, which also garnered support from... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act, legislation that would amend current law to make all veterans with a service-connected disability eligible for a free, lifetime pass allowing entry to National Parks and other recreational lands and waters held by the United States. “Those who have served and sacrificed on our behalf have already... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today reintroduced the Community Broadband Act, legislation that would preserve and protect the rights of cities and localities to invest in local broadband infrastructure. Municipal broadband can often provide an affordable, reliable option for many rural and low-income communities that continue to face persistent barriers to high-speed internet access. In Maine, the Town of Rockport and the Cities of South... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ canceled vote on the bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act: “This bill was seriously flawed and it would have hurt tens of thousands of people across Maine, so I’m glad to see it taken off the table,” Senator King said. “Making coverage more affordable and more accessible should be our shared goal, but this bill never came close to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following an announcement that the U.S. House of Representatives has postponed its vote on a shortsighted bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement. Senator King also announced that he will join with hospital leaders and health care providers tomorrow, Friday, March 24th at 1:30 p.m. at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan to discuss how the bill and its proposed amendments would set back... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today introduced legislation, cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins, that would remove an antiquated deed restricting the use of land next to the Old Town Municipal Airport. The removal of the restriction would allow the city and the airport to work together to pursue economic development opportunities, attract new businesses, and help create jobs. The introduction of the legislation comes after the Old Town City Council unanimously passed a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) to reintroduce legislation that would overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs’ broken appeals process. The process has not been updated since 1933, and more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending. Because of redundancies and inefficiencies in the current process, most veterans wait years for a decision on their appeals. By replacing the current... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an announcement today by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that the Democrats would filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement: “The Minority Leader’s decision does not impact my approach to Judge Gorsuch’s nomination, which has always been to carefully review his record, follow his confirmation hearing closely, hear from Maine people,... Continue Reading »
Click HERE for b-roll of Senators Collins and King greeting Cape Elizabeth students Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King welcomed high school students from Cape Elizabeth to Washington, D.C., yesterday. The annual trip by the AP Government class allows the students to meet their Senators and Congressmen, attend congressional hearings, and tour the Capitol building. “We are delighted to welcome these students from Cape Elizabeth High School to our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an announcement that NOAA will close the Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) Scallop Management Area tonight, U.S. Senator Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statements today: “The closing of the NGOM scallop management area will at least result in a temporary respite to the problems caused by the flaws in the current management plan, but it also highlights the continued and critical need to develop a more vigorous strategy... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and Reimbursements (DELIVER) Act of 2017, legislation that would promote volunteerism within meal delivery programs and help provide meals to more seniors across America. “In a rural state like Maine, with an aging population, the demand for home-delivered... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Maine Educational Center For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MECDHH) will receive $143,825 in funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Program. The funding will support MECDHH’s Early Childhood & Family Services program. “Early detection and intervention of hearing loss in infants can prevent delays in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree have sent a letter to a regional NOAA official requesting additional information on measures being taken by the agency to ensure the future sustainability of the Gulf of Maine sea scallop fishery. The letter comes in the wake of problems that the area’s management plan faces in accounting for scallop landings by fishermen with different types of permits. Additionally, the letter follows the Fishermen’s... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – As rural communities across Maine continue to confront economic challenges created in part by unfair trade deals, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today sent a letter to President Trump outlining several trade reforms that he hopes the President will prioritize to support Maine industries and interests. In his letter, Senator King outlined three priorities that could bolster ongoing efforts to assist trade-sensitive industries and their workers in Maine, including: 1)... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today convened a discussion at People Plus in Brunswick to highlight how the proposed bill to replace the Affordable Care Act would hurt older, middle class Maine people by sharply driving up the amount of money they would have to pay for their healthcare coverage. Senator King’s discussion today brought together officials from People Plus, an organization that supports Maine people as they age, AARP Maine, Consumers for Affordable... Continue Reading »
