WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Rules Committee, announced that he is an original cosponsor of the Election Security Act. The legislation would require voter-verifiable backup paper ballots and provide election security grants to states for cyber improvements and audits. Earlier this week, Senator King highlighted the importance of backup paper ballots and no ability to connect to the internet to members of the U.S. Election Assistance... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $2,036,480 for the Maine Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Cancer Prevention and Control Programs.“The earlier cancer is caught, the better the prognosis. That’s why funding for cancer prevention programs and increased access to cancer screenings are so important,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We welcome... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) visited several businesses in the Portland area to highlight their contributions to Maine’s workforce and overall economy.“Today’s visits reflect the vitality and diversity of Maine’s economic opportunities,” said Senator King. “From e-commerce to aquaculture to engineering, it’s inspiring to see entrepreneurs of all backgrounds making Maine people a major part of their plans. I’m thrilled to see so much energy from these fast-growing... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) highlighted the grave dangers posed by rapidly rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere. Citing charts to illustrate the historic trends of CO2 levels in the atmosphere, Senator King asserted that the current CO2 levels – in excess of 415 parts per million – have risen far above what has previously been seen throughout human history. Later in the hearing, Senator King... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the Maine Primary Care Association (MPCA) has been awarded $1,021,441 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).“The Maine Primary Care Association supports community health centers’ efforts to provide essential health services to individuals throughout the state, making a tremendous difference in the lives of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) emphasized the importance of funding the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which has seen its budget cut in half since 2010. During a Senate Rules Committee hearing, Senator King questioned the four members of the EAC about the agency’s role in ensuring the security of America’s elections, and expressed his surprise about the lack of resources devoted to the agency during a time when our elections have been targeted by... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2019, legislation to remove a major hurdle for American farmers and ranchers aiming to sell American agricultural products in the Cuban market. The bipartisan bill would support jobs throughout the country by lifting restrictions on private financing for U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba.“Our agriculture industry... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) – Ranking Member of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee – joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol to emphasize the importance of reducing the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in long-delayed maintenance projects at the National Park Service (NPS). During the event, King and his colleagues urged Congress to pass the Restore Our Parks Act, a bipartisan bill led by Senators... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine), both members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, applauded the Committee’s passage of the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 on a unanimous and bipartisan 15-0 vote. The bill, which includes key provisions authored by both Senators Collins and King, authorizes funding and enables comprehensive, congressional oversight... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced his support for the Central America Reform and Enforcement (CARE) Act, legislation that would address the root causes of the Central American migrant crisis. The legislation outlines the coordinated regional response needed to effectively manage the endemic violence and humanitarian crises in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras that are forcing many women, children, and families to flee to seek refuge in the U.S.“I’m for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, co-hosted an event focused on improving the quality of information used in broadband mapping. These maps are used by policymakers to allocate resources for broadband projects; if a region is inaccurately shown to already meet a certain level of broadband service on these maps, they will not receive the investment needed to improve their service. In addition to Senator King, the event included... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies (FISH SAFE) Act – legislation that would restore the federal share of fishing safety training and research grants back to 75 percent, fixing the decrease to 50 percent created by the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. The FISH SAFE Act would also extend the two... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) in introducing bipartisan legislation codifying recent regulations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to require pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements. This legislation ensures long-term implementation and clarity of this common-sense price... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King attended the 7th Annual Friends of New England’s Finest reception to honor Corporal Eugene Cole of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, who fell in the line of duty in 2018, and Maine State Police Detective Benjamin Campbell, who died last month while helping a stopped motorist. Corporal Cole’s name was recently added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Senators Collins and King spoke with members of Maine... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine), a cofounder of the Senate Working Forests Caucus, applauded a U.S. Forest Service announcement that GO Lab, Inc., in Belfast and the University of Maine (UMaine) in Orono have each been awarded $250,000 from the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Innovation Grant Program to support environmentally sustainable innovation and help expand markets for Maine’s forest products.“Maine’s forest economy plays a vital role... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the State of Maine a total of $23,304,000 from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to improve drinking water and water infrastructure throughout the state. “The success of Maine’s economy is heavily dependent on the protection of our waterways,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that York County Community Action Corporation received $1,389,483 for its Head Start program.“Head Start provides children with a strong educational foundation that allows them to grow and succeed,” Senators Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This important funding will help build an educational foundation for children in York County and provide parents with access to the services they need during their children’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has cosponsored the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would help save taxpayer funds by ending erroneous payments to deceased individuals. “It’s simply commonsense: our taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be going to deceased individuals,” said Senator King. “This legislation will correct bureaucratic errors that waste taxpayer funds, so we can focus our resources on helping living... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to introduce the Preventive Health Savings Act of 2019, which would direct the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to more accurately reflect the cost-savings of preventive healthcare, including health screenings. Under current law, the CBO only measures the budgetary impact of preventive health legislation in a ten-year timeframe; in contrast, the Preventive Health Savings Act would allow... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Angus King’s lobster stew won the Judges’ Choice prize at the 37th Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, an event that raises funds for maternal and infant health. The Judges’ Choice prize is awarded by five Washington-area chefs; Senator King’s lobster stew also won the same award at last year’s event. The event, which brought together 46 members of Congress to serve recipes that shared the flavor of their home states, raised $1.3 million for the March... Continue Reading »
