WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have joined with Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) to reintroduce the Timber Innovation Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that aims to find new and innovative uses for wood as a building material. The legislation would accelerate the research and development of wood for use in construction projects, focusing on the construction of buildings over 85 feet in height. “Maine is a goldmine of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today joined a bipartisan letter led by Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla) urging the Trump Administration to take action in response to the recent anonymous bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCC’s), Jewish Day Schools, and Synagogues – including some in Maine. The letter was signed by every member of the United States Senate. The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of 30 other senators in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly, outlining concerns that the H-2B visa statutory cap will soon be reached. The Senators requested that the Department of Homeland Security conduct an audit to determine the number of unused visas during the first half of the fiscal year and also requested that any unused visas be provided to eligible... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the release of a proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement: “At first glance, I’m very discouraged by this proposal. Although the bill maintains some important protections – ones that were first implemented by the Affordable Care Act, I might add – it would more than likely force Maine seniors and low-income folks to pay higher costs and ultimately would result in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s new travel ban: “President Trump’s original travel ban was a serious policy mistake and legally questionable – and that he needed to issue a new, revised ban only underscores that fact. “A deliberate strategy of ISIS and other extremist groups is to create a divide between... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today that he has joined Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and six of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Jeffrey S. Aronin, demanding answers regarding the initial proposed pricing scheme for Marathon Pharmaceuticals’ recently approved steroid for use in patients with Duchenne... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement in response to reports concerning Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ meetings with the Russian Ambassador: “These are serious and troubling accusations, and they are ones that Attorney General Sessions must address immediately and fully – both to Congress and to the American people. I believe the circumstances demand that he come before the Senate Judiciary Committee again to clarify his... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to a resolution currently under consideration by the Senate that would jeopardize access to federal funding for 44 health care centers serving more than 20,000 people across Maine. “I’ve sat in this body for four years and heard people talking about how consumers and patients should be able to choose their physicians. They should be able to choose their health care options. This... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) met with Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. After the meeting, Senator King issued the following statement and also announced that he will hold a listening session, sponsored by the University of Maine School of Law, to better understand what Maine people want to know about Judge Gorsuch and his judicial record as the confirmation process moves forward. The... Continue Reading »
***Note to Assignment Editors and News Directors: Click HERE to watch Senator King’s remarks and HERE to download broadcast-quality video*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today, U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pressed former Senator Dan Coats, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), to be impartial, objective and forceful in his role overseeing of the 17 intelligence agencies... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a press conference today in the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined colleagues from both the Senate and House to unveil new legislation to allow the safe importation of prescription drugs into the United States. The legislation comes at a time when in Canada and other major countries, the same medications – manufactured by the same companies in the same factories – are available for a fraction of the price compared to the United... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) led five of his colleagues, including Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), in sending a bipartisan letter calling on the Federal Communications Commission to work to avoid cuts or spending reductions to the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program, which helps deliver vital health care services and telemedicine to people who live in rural areas by providing funding for broadband. The RHC Program was initially used to allow rural health care... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the February edition of his podcast, Inside Maine, which focuses on importance of Maine’s rural economy and the forest products industry. In the podcast, Senator King interviews Dana Doran, Executive Director of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, and Sean DeWitt, founder of Our Katahdin, a volunteer-driven nonprofit working to promote and expand economic development in the Katahdin region. “One of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to reports suggesting that the White House enlisted Intelligence Officials and Members of Congress to counter stories about President Trump’s ties to Russia: “I am deeply troubled by these reports and intend to speak with Chairman Burr to better understand what happened. This Committee must have credibility not only with our colleagues,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) this morning spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Senator King’s remarks came in advance of an expected confirmation vote this afternoon on the nomination. In his remarks, Senator King cited Mr. Pruitt’s opposition to the fundamental mission of the EPA as one of the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) met with former Governor Sonny Perdue, President Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. Senator King released the following statement after the meeting: “Governor Perdue and I had a substantive and constructive conversation this afternoon,” Senator King said. “We focused primarily on the strength and diversity of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) re-introduced legislation to eliminate a tax penalty levied on student loans forgiven for families after the death of their child and Americans who develop permanent disabilities. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Ron Kind (D-WI) are also re-introducing a House companion bill today, and Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), John Hoeven (R-Neb.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Susan... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a total of $732,842 in federal funding to three Maine Health Centers. Bucksport Regional Health Center in Bucksport will receive $324,131. Maine Migrant Programs, Inc. in Augusta will receive $200,460. St. Croix Regional Family Health Center in Princeton will receive $208,251. “People across Maine rely on rural health care providers for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined 39 of their colleagues today in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price urging him to work with Congress to prioritize quality health care for rural states like Maine. In the letter, the Senators also emphasized the importance of rural health care providers and their critical role in rural communities. “As you take on this new leadership role at HHS, we request that you... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin applauded the affirmative determinations from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in its final phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of Chinese producers for selling unfairly subsidized industrial grade amorphous silica fabric (ASF) in the United States at less than fair value. The ITC voted unanimously in agreement with Auburn... Continue Reading »
