WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this morning, during the Senate’s 15-hour marathon vote session to consider amendments to the budget resolution, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) spoke on the floor of the Senate to express his support for an amendment proposed by Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and cosponsored by Senator King, which allows the bipartisan Time to Rescue United States’ Trusts (TRUST) Act to be added to the budget resolution. The TRUST Act, which was introduced by Senators Romney, King, and a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize and quickly distribute the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to rural and underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, which received funding in the recent year-end spending package, is intended to support testing, contact tracing,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and over 40 of his Senate colleagues urged Congressional leaders to boost funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the next pandemic relief package. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills by providing payment and energy crisis assistance. With temperatures dropping, gas and electricity bills mounting, and COVID-19... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine) laid out the consequences of delaying the nation’s transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy during a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on climate change. During his questioning, Senator King showcased three charts to emphasize the stakes, which exhibited the rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere over 800,000 years, the rise in sea level over a 24,000 year period, and the drastic decline of Arctic... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after voting for the motion to proceed with the Senate’s budget resolution:“In the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 440,000 Americans and left tens of millions to struggle with financial uncertainty as small businesses closed and unemployment soared. It’s clear that this is a devastating, once-in-a-generation threat that requires immediate and aggressive action. “I have... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that they are now accepting applications from Mainers interested in working for a number of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) positions in Maine. After the applications are reviewed, King, Pingree, and Golden will submit recommendations to the Biden Administration for the positions.There are seven positions available.State Director for the Farm Services Agency... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), emphasized the importance of deterrence in cyberspace as critical for U.S. national security during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Kathleen Hicks to serve as Deputy Secretary Of Defense. During his remarks, Senator King highlighted the ongoing threats of cyber incursions on America’s networks, and expanded on one key CSC recommendation... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined his colleagues to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, help eliminate the gender wage gap, and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. Introduced ahead of the twelfth anniversary of the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, the Paycheck Fairness Act would end the practice of pay... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the January 2021 edition of his “Inside Maine” podcast, featuring U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to discuss the importance of bipartisan legislating in the 117th Congress and how Congress can work together to provide vital coronavirus relief to the American people. Both Senators King and Murkowski are currently involved with a growing bipartisan group of colleagues to work with the Biden Administration to craft... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 a total of $418,800 to strengthen health services in communities throughout Maine. The grants will support the Portland Community Health Center, Maine Mobile Health Program Inc., York County Community Action Corporation, and Islands Community Medical Services, Inc.“Access to affordable healthcare is key to the health and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Ranking Member of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) announced that their legislation to make national parks free for Gold Star Families has been enacted into law after Congress voted on a widely bipartisan basis to override President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. The law allows free access to America’s National Parks and federal recreation sites... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today reintroduced the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act. The bipartisan bill would allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to be sold across state lines. King and Rounds previously introduced this legislation in the 115th and 116th sessions of Congress; original cosponsors include U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of Maine (UMaine) has been awarded $2,835,116 to use its polymer 3D printer, the largest in the world, for the precision manufacturing of blades for large wind turbines. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).“The University of Maine remains a leader in additive manufacturing and wind energy technology, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to call on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure small rural providers receive their fair share of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program funding authorized in the recent year-end relief package. In the letter, King and his colleagues highlighted the benefits of telehealth during this pandemic, and emphasized the need to ensure that rural Americans... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Jared Golden, and Senator Angus King today announced they will convene an eleven-member advisory committee to review and provide recommendations to President Biden on candidates to serve as U.S. Attorney for Maine. “The U.S. Attorney is the top federal law enforcement officer role in Maine, and their work will be key for our state and nation’s success. This commission will screen and interview qualified Mainers who could serve... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged former Governor Jennifer Granholm, nominee to serve as Secretary of Energy, to prioritize research into energy storage technology, saying it “opens the door” to full renewable power deployment worldwide. Senator King has been a leading voice on this value of energy storage technology for years, arguing improvements in this sector will unlock the full potential of the clean energy economy. The issue has been among Senator King’s top... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after voting to confirm Antony Blinken as Secretary of State. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 78 to 22.“Throughout our nation’s history, America has drawn strength and gained influence from our allies and strategic partners. These bonds have bolstered America’s national security and made vital contributions to both our domestic interests and overall global stability. Unfortunately, the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement following a call with top Biden Administration officials and a bipartisan group of Senators on the need for legislation to support the American people during the coronavirus pandemic:“Today’s meeting was a cordial, bipartisan conversation focused on identifying the best policies to support the American people during this crisis – which is notable and important on its own,” said Senator King. “I was pleased... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), voted to confirm Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense; the nomination was approved by a vote of 93 to 2. Earlier this week, Senator King questioned Mr. Austin during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, pressing him on the need for stability at the Department of Defense (DOD) and the importance of improving America’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Morgan Cashwell of Winterport will begin serving as his Legislative Director in the Washington, D.C. office this week, navigating and advancing his entire portfolio of policy priorities for Maine and the nation. “As much as Morgan knows about thinking through and crafting vital policies – and that’s a lot – she knows more about Maine and its people and its wide range of needs,” said Senator King. “Morgan has... Continue Reading »
