WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following joint statement in response to Governor Mills’ decision to contest regulations that could threaten Maine’s lobster industry:“Maine’s lobster industry supports the livelihoods of 4,800 state licensed lobstermen and more than 10,000 additional Mainers who work directly within the industry. These small businesses generate an economic impact of approximately $1.5... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pressed General Mark Milley, U.S. Army, nominee to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the importance of providing independent and honest military advice to the President. Senator King’s comments came during General Milley’s nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. At other points in his testimony, King questioned General Milley on America’s military and diplomatic strategies in Iraq, Syria and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the University of New England (UNE) has been awarded $749,999 for their Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). This funding was allocated through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). UNE, in collaboration with the University of Maine (UMaine), aims to improve the health and well-being of Maine’s older adults through enhanced practitioner... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) pushed witnesses before the Energy & Natural Resources Committee to address the adverse impacts that increased liquid natural gas (LNG) exports could have on American energy costs. Possible price increases due to market dynamics would likely impact New England disproportionately, because of its reliance on LNG for an oversized share of its energy needs.“Australia’s natural gas has a vast capacity – they started exporting it in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include significant funding for Maine’s lobster industry as the Department finalizes their aid package for agricultural producers affected by China’s retaliatory tariffs. The letter follows up on the Delegation’s initial request in June to provide relief for Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) advocated today for the Joint Long-Term Storage Act, a bipartisan bill he introduced with Senator Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) in a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy. The bill could have tremendous impacts nationally and for the military, and seeks to improve America’s long-duration energy storage technology through strategic collaboration between the Department of Defense (DOD) and... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Sensible, Timely Relief for America’s Nuclear Districts’ Economic Development (STRANDED) Act. The legislation would address the impacts of stranded nuclear waste by providing federal assistance to communities around the country that are burdened with storing this spent fuel. Senators Angus King (I-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are original cosponsors of the bill.The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), both members of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the introduction of the Joint Long-Term Storage Act, bipartisan legislation seeking to improve long-duration energy storage technology through strategic collaboration between federal agencies. Specifically, the legislation would establish a joint program between the Department of Defense (DOD)... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) marched alongside Maine people during the Independence Day Parade of the 47th annual Bath Heritage Days Festival. The parade is part of a 5-day annual festival from Wednesday, July 3rd to Sunday July 7th.“Nearly 250 years ago, our Founding Fathers asserted the self-evident truths that started the bold American experiment and have guided our nation for generations – serving as a beacon of hope and liberty to countries around... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has awarded $735,852 for Wabanaki Health and Wellness in Bangor, and $736,000 for Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services. Both grants will support youth suicide prevention programs in Maine.“Suicide tears irreparable holes in communities around our state,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “This funding will help... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced a total of $5,105,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in Penobscot, Oxford, Washington, and Aroostook counties.“Maintaining and upgrading water and wastewater systems is vital to ensuring the economic and environmental health of the community,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the June edition of Senator King’s Inside Maine podcast. This month’s podcast features U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who will serve with Senator King on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Honorary Congressional Task Force, and Kris Doody, CEO of Cary Medical Center. Senator Smith joined Senator King in the first segment to discuss rural healthcare policy and ways to improve access to care across the country. After... Continue Reading »
MEXICO, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured ND Paper in Rumford, which manufactures various types of pulp and paper products in Maine and other parts of the United States. Later, Senator King visited MedCare Ambulance Service in Mexico, which serves Oxford County and provides emergency transportation for the region twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.“Maine people are innovative and civic-minded, helping their communities thrive around the state,” Senator King said. “ND... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). Both Senators are members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR). The legislation will defend the U.S. energy grid by partnering with industry to utilize engineering concepts to remove vulnerabilities... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Senate’s passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a number of provisions the Senator proposed that are important to national security and Maine jobs. The legislation was approved by a vote of 86 to 8.“This year’s National Defense Authorization Act is a bipartisan accomplishment that reinforces Maine’s important role in defending... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) voted to approve a bipartisan emergency supplemental that provides an additional $4.6 billion to address the humanitarian crisis on the southern border. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 8. “The humanitarian crisis unfolding at the southern border does not reflect America’s values – we have to do better,” said Senator King. “The steps taken in this bipartisan agreement will help us ensure that every person... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I–Maine) joined a group of his colleagues to introduce legislation to achieve at least 50 percent renewable electricity nationwide in just 15 years – putting the U.S. on a trajectory to decarbonize the power sector by 2050. Starting in 2020, the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) Act of 2019 would require electricity providers across the country to increase their supply of renewable... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) advocated to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) each year, without having to continually go through the appropriations process. In March, the Senate passed legislation backed by Senator King that permanently reauthorizes the LWCF program.“It seems to me there are two separate conversations, two separate issues at stake – one is funding, and [two... Continue Reading »
Bath, ME — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) delivered remarks at the USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) christening ceremony at Bath Iron Works (BIW). Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) also spoke at the event. The christening ceremony was attended by members of Senator Inouye’s family and Navy officials.“In 1961, then-Congressman Inouye came to Bath Iron Works for the launching of the USS Leahy, an early indication of the unwavering support for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned witnesses on ways to reduce installation costs and improve Maine people’s access to cleaner and cheaper energy. Today’s ENR hearing focused on geothermal energy, which is a form of clean, sustainable power that is generated from hot water and rock beneath the earth’s surface and accessed by wells or heat pumps.“I do want to focus on geothermal resources in the... Continue Reading »
