WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released a letter sent by Senator King expressing his concerns regarding the recent decision by the Administration to require hospitals to report coronavirus data directly to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rather than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In his letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Deborah Birx, Senator King emphasizes that while he... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has received a total of $450,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The competitive funding was awarded to Maine to serve, improve, and expand the RAP model by broadening registered apprenticeships to include health care, mental health care, addiction... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Senator King and 32 of his Senate colleagues have sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf calling on the Administration to immediately comply with the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting the Administration’s rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and requiring the Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. The Supreme Court announced its decision on... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today announced the release of the CSC’s Fiscal Year 2021 legislative proposals that in tandem with the final report, deliver real bi-partisan solutions to better defend the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks of significant consequence. “The status quo of adversaries increasing their cyber capabilities while America’s... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Jared Golden announced that the Aroostook Agency on Aging has received a total of $88,895 from the new National Community Care Corps program to help family caregivers, older adults, and persons with disabilities in Maine with the assistance of local volunteers. Community Care Corps was funded through the fiscal year (FY) 2019... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Wabanaki Health and Wellness (WHW) organization will receive a total of $2,754,199 to expand public health and wellness services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support, will specifically benefit tribally-enrolled Native Americans in Penobscot, Washington, and Aroostook... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the American Foundries Act of 2020, a bill that supports the production and development of microelectronics in the United States. The Senators aim to include the bill as an amendment in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.“Semiconductors are not only essential to keeping our country on the cutting edge of technology, but are also vital to maintaining our national... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has received $212,500 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for substance use disorder research. This funding has been awarded through HHS’ National Institute on Drug Abuse.“The important work being done at Jackson Lab is making great strides to conquer drug use and addiction disorders that affect far too many families in Maine,” said Senators Collins and King in a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following letter, which Senator King sent to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf after the Trump Administration announced it would end temporary exemptions that have permitted nonimmigrant college students who utilize F-1 and M-1 visas to remain in the country even if their school has shifted to online learning. The decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) adds yet another challenge to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Senator King joined a group of colleagues urging the State Department to ensure that American servicemembers and citizens working or living overseas can vote during the coronavirus pandemic. In the letter, the senators point out that travel and mail operations remain disrupted in many countries around the globe, threatening the ability of American servicemembers, diplomats, and citizens living... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Senator King has cosponsored the Restarting the Economy Sustainably Towards a Recovery in Twenty-twenty (RESTART) Act to support the small- and mid-sized businesses most affected by the coronavirus crisis. The proposal responds to the urgent needs of hard-hit restaurants, hotels, retailers, concert venues, gyms, and other businesses and nonprofits by creating a loan program to help keep... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that $1.6 million has been awarded to support the redevelopment and revitalization of small businesses in Maine that have suffered financial harm as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance Program, will support Androscoggin, Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo, Aroostook, Washington, Penobscot, Oxford, Cumberland, and York... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $1,122,202 to support their ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.“This investment will provide critical support to Maine’s dedicated medical professionals who are on the front lines working to keep our communities safe and healthy during this difficult time,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We will continue our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Senator King joined a bipartisan group of 38 Senate colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Congress with a written plan and timeline about any potential changes to Medicare rules governing telehealth. Through coronavirus relief legislation, Congress provided HHS with the authority to waive telehealth... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in honor of the 4th of July:“This 4th of July may not have the big backyard barbeques we’re used to, but it can still be a moment for rest, respite, and reflection on both the founding values that both launched America into independence and the national ideals that have kept us strong. We are a nation borne from self-evident truths that all people have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Calculate PPP Forgiveness Act of 2020, which directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop a free calculator for businesses seeking to estimate their loan forgiveness amount through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to coordinate the development of the calculator, providing additional support for small businesses that are... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 42 of his Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Postal Service and urging increased funding in the next coronavirus relief package to help USPS offset losses incurred due to the pandemic. The resolution also makes clear that the USPS should not be forced to reduce its services, close post office facilities, or excessively raise rates. “The demise of USPS would limit access to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined 16 of his Senate colleagues in a letter to Congressional leadership calling for additional funding for the Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s programs in future coronavirus economic recovery legislation. The EDA’s programs help drive locally organized economic development projects, develop new industries, build vital infrastructure, and enhance economic drivers like tourism and travel; in Maine, these efforts have helped... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, voted to confirm Peter Thomson to be Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); the nomination was approved by the Committee via voice vote. Last week, at Thomson’s confirmation hearing, Senator King highlighted the urgent need for the holder of the position to be strongly independent from any interference from the Administration.“Today I voted to confirm Peter... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a group of 28 senators in a letter urging the Administration to end the seizure of tax refunds from federal student loan borrowers in default and refund any payments seized in direct violation of federal law. This seizure of tax refunds, known as a tax offset, violates a provision in the CARES Act that suspends the collection of all federally held defaulted student loans until... Continue Reading »
