WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an opinion piece published in the New York Times today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) joined retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, Mark Hertling, arguing the White House and Pentagon are putting global stability at risk. In the article, King and Hertling further argue that weakening our military readiness and casting doubt on our commitment to allies raises the risk of a larger war against adversaries like Russia, China, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement amidst news that the White House has made an agreement to ease sanctions on Russian oil which will inevitably not ease the burden on Americans at the gas pump, yet help fund Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine: “Americans nationwide are struggling with the cost-of-living – from prices at the pump to the cost of essentials at the grocery story – mostly due to Trump’s unconstitutional war in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is joining his colleagues in questioning the Trump Administration’s directives to reject established vaccine science, as the United States faces the largest measles outbreak in 35 years. In a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lawmakers confront her on dangerous efforts to reject established vaccine science, and demand answers about the CDC’s attempts to implement President... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), alongside Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), is leading a group of his colleagues in criticizing recent actions and calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize the 40-year independent track record of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). In their letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the senators ask him to explain his abrupt overhaul of the USPSTF, appointing eight new... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today welcomed news that their bipartisan resolution designating September 30th as “National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day” passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. The resolution recognizes the lasting physical injuries and emotional trauma that can result from military service. The resolution also supports the families and loved ones who bear the loss when a veteran dies by suicide, learning from their experiences, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and John Curtis (R-UT) are introducing bipartisan legislation to increase affordable housing across the United States. The Build American Efficiency Act would streamline the process for home builders to determine and locate domestically sourced materials that comply with the Build America, Buy American Act (BABA). This small legislative step would help homebuilders cut costs and avoid bureaucracy as they work to address the national housing... Continue Reading »
To watch or download the exchange, click here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, questioned leading authorities on the costs and impacts of the President’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense project on the American taxpayer. As details surrounding the ambitious military program remain vague, Senator King took the advantage of the open hearing to gain more concrete information from the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today welcomed the Air Force’s decision to advance the Bangor Air National Guard Base as a potential location for a new KC-46A air refueling squadron. The two Senators received news moments ago that Bangor is one of four finalists from an initial field of 14 Air National Guard bases. Senators Collins and King were briefed on the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and several of his Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are requesting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and State Department extend humanitarian protections for Ukrainian citizens temporarily staying in the United States due to the unprovoked Russian invasion of their home country. In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing bipartisan legislation to improve access to high-cost prescription drugs for veterans living in state veterans’ homes. The Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act would require the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to reimburse State Veterans Homes (SVH) for high-cost medications that exceed 8.5% of their per diem rate, like the arrangement many private contract nursing homes currently have with the VA. Alternatively, it... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) issued the following response to news that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded nearly one billion dollars of Congressionally-approved bipartisan spending without warning or Congressional authorization: “This administration’s Office of Management and Budget has just unilaterally taken away 800 million dollars that Congress passed on a bipartisan basis towards key priorities – in blatant defiance of the Constitution and federal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are celebrating Maine’s iconic lobster industry after the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing September 25, 2026, as “National Lobster Day.” The resolution recognizes the crustacean as a foundational part of Maine’s economy and culture. The resolution also highlights the environmental and economic impact of this heritage industry. “Fueling the lobster’s iconic status are the hardworking men and women who... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing a key piece of legislation that would support fire departments responding to in-home emergencies. More specifically, the FASTER Act would fund grants to support fire department safety visits, simple home modifications like grab bars, and connections to lifesaving community resources. The legislation is being introduced during the annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week and would empower local fire departments to initiate a program... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King sent a letter to President Trump urging him to release supply from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to help protect Mainers from high costs as the cold weather months approach. According to the Maine Department of Energy Resources’ most recent weekly fuel survey, statewide heating oil prices have increased by 74 percent compared to this time last year. It now costs approximately $675 more to fill a standard heating oil... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is calling on the Pentagon to provide basic information on the cost to American taxpayers of the Iran War. In a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth from King and several of his colleagues, the senators demand a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran and criticized the DoD for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the White House’s historic State Visit with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is underlining the crucial importance of productive engagement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with the Chinese Government on the “shared risks” posed by artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter to Bessent, King acknowledges Bessent’s recent public comments on his willingness to discuss critical AI risks with China and states that... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), is introducing bipartisan legislation that makes it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) medical centers to hire and better retain high-skilled doctors. The bipartisan VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act would allow the VA Secretary to issue waivers to VA medical directors and allow them to exceed existing salary caps if they need to hire or retain highly skilled... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King wrote to Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, respectively, urging them to advance the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act in their committee as soon as possible. The bipartisan legislation, which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME-02) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), recently passed the House of Representatives and would extend the current... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of his colleagues in requesting a formal briefing on the Army’s decision to eliminate a specialized drone battalion critical to U.S. interests in Europe and the defense of Ukraine. In a letter to departing Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Army Chief of Staff General Christopher LaNeve, the lawmakers cited deep concerns about the elimination of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is urging the Department of Education to restore funding for critical school-based mental health programs and halt efforts to terminate grants that help schools hire and retain counselors, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, King and his colleagues warned that the Department’s actions are disrupting student access to care – including those handling difficult... Continue Reading »
