BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) have introduced legislation to ensure small businesses, community banks and credit unions will always have a strong voice in the rulemaking process at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). S. 1963, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act, would create a new small business advisory panel within the CFPB and make permanent community bank and credit union panels within the... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – After the conclusion of a public comment period, Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) are urging Labor Secretary Tom Perez to ensure that his department’s new rule governing Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisors does not cut off middle-class investors from access to quality retirement advice. The Senators argue the new rule in its current form comes with unintended consequences that could undermine... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he has introduced legislation aimed at boosting efforts to revitalize waterfront communities in Maine and make them more resilient in the face of a changing environment. The Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act will support community efforts to make the most of water resources by attracting water-dependent industries and investments that leverage water sustainability, revitalizing neighborhoods and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins announced that the Senate last night unanimously passed a resolution designating September 25, 2015 as “National Lobster Day.” The Maine Senators introduced the “National Lobster Day” resolution on July 27th to recognize lobster’s prominent place in the culture and economy of the United States. “For generations, hardworking men and women have hauled lobster out of Maine’s waters and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins announced that the Senate last night unanimously approved Greg Nadeau, a native of Lewiston and former advisor to then-Governor King, to lead the Federal Highway Administration. “Greg Nadeau is the right person to lead the Federal Highway Administration. He is a true leader whose experience and strength of character position him to lead this critical agency into the future,” said Senators King and Collins in a joint... Continue Reading »
You can watch Senator King’s remarks HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – In remarks delivered on the Senate floor this afternoon, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, announced his support for the nuclear agreement reached by the United States, our P5+1 partners, the European Union, and Iran to limit Iran’s nuclear program. “There is no certainty when it comes to this question. There are risks in either direction, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Boothbay $298,674 in grant funding to study the interactions between viruses and the parasites that cause Dermo disease in oysters, clams and other bivalves. “Understanding the function and balance of Maine’s ecosystem can help preserve our state’s diverse habitats and shellfish... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded several state and local preparedness grants to the State of Maine. The awards total $8,711,309 and are part of the FY 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program, which is comprised of several related grant programs. “This important investment will help our state prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential acts of terrorism or... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King announced grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) in Brunswick. The $2,646,904 in funding is part of the FAA’s Military Airport Program, and will be used to rehabilitate the Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM). “Maine's aviation infrastructure keeps... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King applauded an announcement from the White House that Educate Maine’s Project >Login campaign will be designated as a TechHire Community. Launched in March 2015, the TechHire initiative aims to empower Americans with the skills they need to pursue technology training. As a Tech Hire community, participating businesses in Maine will receive in-kind services from LinkedIn, LaunchCode, and other businesses to help... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King congratulated the Maine Center for Entrepreneurship Development (MCED), the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech), and the City of Rockland for each winning $50,000 awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). MCED and E2Tech are among 80 national winners of the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, which awards $50,000 prizes to organizations that help startups become commercially... Continue Reading »
Click HERE to view Senator King’s Remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) voted against proceeding to a bill that would have stripped Planned Parenthood of its federal funding. Prior to that vote, Senator King delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of Planned Parenthood and the quality, affordable health care services the organization provides to almost 3 million women, men, and young people every year. “Ninety seven percent of the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of both the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Senate Climate Action Task Force, released the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Clean Power Plan rule to curb our nation’s carbon emissions and fight global climate change: “The Clean Power Plan announced today is an important step forward in the effort to turn the tide against climate... Continue Reading »
~ See what others are saying about Senator King’s bill HERE ~ PORTLAND, ME – Standing on the steps of Portland City Hall this morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that he has introduced federal legislation that would make it easier for asylum seekers in Maine to pursue work and become less reliant on aid provided by local municipalities. The Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act would change federal law to reduce the mandatory period that an asylum seeker must wait to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement today following an announcement from President Obama that he intends to nominate former Maine 2nd Congressional District Congressman Mike Michaud to serve as Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor: “As Maine’s former Second District Representative and as the former Ranking Member of the House Veterans Committee, Mike has made... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spearheaded the passage of an amendment through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would provide badly-needed federal guidance to states as they work to settle disputes over the future of distributed energy resources. “As more and more people recognize the advantages of making their own power, states and utility companies are duking it out... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today after voting for a bill that would fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund for three years: “Our roads, bridges, and other vital infrastructure across the country are in a terrible state of disrepair, and unless we act to fix them, not only are future generations going to pay the price – literally – to make up for our inaction, but peoples’ safety will be put at risk. If... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released the following statement in response to the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) preliminary determination in the Canadian paper producers trade case: “We are troubled by the extensive and unfair subsidies from the Government of Nova Scotia to the Port Hawkesbury Paper mill, which makes it impossible for American mills, including Madison Paper Industries in Maine, to compete on a level... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned top Obama Administration officials – including the Secretaries of Defense, Treasury, and Energy – on the Iran nuclear agreement. In his line of questioning, Senator King pressed Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on how other countries, including our P5+1 negotiating partners and the European Union, would react if the United States were to reject the deal: “What... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will receive grant funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The funding, totaling $800,000, will support substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth aged 12-24. “Programs that support youth struggling with substance abuse can make a significant difference in the... Continue Reading »
