BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), co-chairs of the Senate Arctic Caucus, issued the following statements supporting the decision of Arctic intergovernmental forums to publicly denounce Russia’s unprovoked attacks against Ukraine. As Russia continues their attacks on Ukrainian sovereignty, seven nations of the Arctic Council (all but Russia) released a joint statement condemning the invasion and have paused all meetings and engagements in... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging the Administration to continue support for the Medicare Advantage program, which provides quality health care to 27 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. “As you consider annual updates for plan year 2023,” wrote the Senators, “we ask you to ensure that payment or policy changes allow Medicare Advantage plans to continue to provide the patient-centered... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have introduced the Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act, which would direct the Biden administration to evaluate how Russian energy influence can be countered globally. If passed, the bipartisan bill would require U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy to determine how existing federal laws and authorities can be used to reduce or replace Russia’s global energy... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukraine, ensuring that no Ukrainian national currently in the United States is forced to return to Ukraine during Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the nation. Today’s move comes days after Senator King joined a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden calling for the change and stressed that failure to protect these Ukrainians “would be inconsistent... Continue Reading »
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine), co-chairs of the Senate Arctic Caucus, issued the following statements commending Arctic intergovernmental forums for publicly denouncing Russia’s war against Ukraine. This included a joint statement from seven nations of the Arctic Council (all but Russia) and a decision to pause all meetings and engagements in Russia. The Arctic Economic Council also announced actions.“The Arctic has long been a zone of... Continue Reading »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 18 Senators in introducing the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal.In 2021, the United States imported an average of 670,000 barrels of oil and petroleum products, with a high of 848,000 barrels per day in June 2021. Imports were up 24 percent in 2021 over 2020. The... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), both members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, touted the Senate’s unanimous passage of a landmark cybersecurity legislative package they co-sponsored, which would significantly enhance our nation’s ability to combat ongoing cybersecurity threats against our critical infrastructure and the federal government. The legislation, which was co-authored by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), combines... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the opening of his Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) online portal that will allow Maine governments and nonprofits to apply for consideration to receive direct federal funding for eligible projects that will have significant and measurable benefits across the state. Authorized in 2021 on a bipartisan basis, CDS funding is included in annual federal appropriations legislation at the request of one or more... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address. The speech comes as Russia continues their attacks on Ukrainian sovereignty, and shortly after the United States and allies imposed severe sanctions on much of the Russian economy. “Tonight, President Biden clearly and strongly reminded the American people that while we may disagree on some issues, our common identity as Americans... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representative Chellie Pingree, and Maine Governor Janet Mills welcomed the announcement that the Biden Administration is extending federal cost share measures to July 1, 2022, amid the ongoing public health emergency. Currently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a 100 percent federal cost share for eligible COVID-19 emergency response measures to help reimburse the City of Portland for providing... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a number of his colleagues in urging President Joe Biden to ensure that no Ukrainian national currently in the United States is forced to return to Ukraine during Russia’s unprovoked attack on the nation. In a bipartisan letter signed by over 40 Senators, King and his colleagues call for the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status – which would allow Ukrainian nationals to stay in the United States until it is safe to... Continue Reading »
You can watch the interview HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the February edition of “Answering the Call: Maine’s Veteran Voices,” Senator King’s monthly series in which he shares the stories of the lives, selfless service, and sacrifice of Maine’s veteran community. In the fourth interview of the series, conducted in partnership with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, Senator King spoke with Brunswick resident Gretchen Evans, who spent 27... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is introducing legislation to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin nationwide – building on a Maine law that caps out-of-pocket insulin costs for those with state-regulated commercial insurance. The Affordable Insulin Now Act will require Medicare and private plans to make sure no patients’ out-of-pocket costs for insulin exceed $35 per month – the same cap as Maine – lowering costs... Continue Reading »
You can listen to the podcast HERE or on Apple Podcasts WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the February episode of Senator King’s “Inside Maine” podcast outlining the needed investments coming to Maine from the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Senator King was joined by Maine Governor Janet Mills, and Andrew Butcher, President of the newly-formed Maine Connectivity Authority responsible for expanding... Continue Reading »
Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in composite manufacturing with the production of two 3D-printed prototype logistics vessels for the U.S. Department of Defense.Marine Corps Systems Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell (AMOC), in collaboration with the UMaine Composites Center, used advanced manufacturing techniques to successfully develop the expendable polymeric composite ship-to-shore vessels.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02) opposed recently announced plans to close the Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) in Machias and Caribou. In a letter to the MVH Board, the Members of Congress urged the board to engage with the congressional delegation, the governor, and state lawmakers to identify other options that would allow the facilities to remain open. “The closure of these homes will... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced that Maine will receive $28 million to expand broadband services across the state. This funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Infrastructure Program and authorized through the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill that was signed into law in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including attacks on the capital of Kyiv:“Vladimir Putin has single-handedly decided to end decades of peace among the nations of Europe on the basis of invented grievances and outright lies,” said Senator King. “His weakness of character will not be rewarded. Ukraine will stand strong, and the United States, our Allies, and our... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bipartisan resolution co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) in support of Ukraine in the face of increased Russian hostility.The Senators’ resolution is a renewed bipartisan message from the U.S. Senate in firm support of the United States’ Ukrainian partners in response to President Putin’s intensifying aggression. “The escalating Russian military and cybersecurity threat to... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, MAINE—Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representative Chellie Pingree, and Maine Governor Janet Mills are urging the Biden Administration to extend federal cost share measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, which are set to expire on April 1, 2022. Currently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a 100 percent Federal cost share for eligible COVID-19 emergency response measures to help reimburse the City of Portland for... Continue Reading »
