WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), today joined a group of his Senate colleagues to call on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to finalize guidance on a rule to grow a more flexible and resilient energy grid. The rule would allow Americans to earn more value from their rooftop solar, wind, and energy storage devices that are connected to the electrical grid, thereby reducing energy market barriers... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - As the United States and China conduct trade negotiations, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jared Golden (D-ME) joined a bipartisan group in sending a letter to the Trump Administration asking that the U.S. potato industry be a priority in the ongoing talks. In the bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by 39 members, they noted that the inclusion of potatoes in any U.S.-China trade deal would create... Continue Reading »
BIDDEFORD, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined staff and students at Biddeford High School to honor the 50th anniversary of the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT). The Center, opened in 1968, has provided Biddeford-area students the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge to find a career and enter the workforce.“Technical education helps the next generation build a successful career and discover their potential,” Senator King said. “Everywhere I travel... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned experts on opportunities to address the threat of climate change through clean energy alternatives and technology innovations. The Senator’s questions came during an Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing on the status and outlook of energy and innovation.“We’re now at about 400-plus parts per million in carbon in the atmosphere,” said Senator King. “The last time we were there was 3.6 million years ago, when... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to send a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma to strengthen the Medicare Advantage program that provides quality health care to 21 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. The senators wrote to Administrator Verma requesting that she build on bipartisan efforts to increase the use of telemedicine, promote... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) joined a bipartisan group in introducing legislation to combat anticompetitive practices used by some brand-name drug companies to block entry of lower-cost generic drugs. The Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act would deter pharmaceutical companies from blocking cheaper generic alternatives from entering the marketplace. “Skyrocketing drug prices are making it more and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King was confirmed yesterday as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks for the 116th Congress, making him the subcommittee’s highest ranking member of the Democratic Caucus. Senator King has served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee since January 2018.“Our national parks are a uniquely American treasure that reflect our country’s limitless natural potential, diversity of experience, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned General Joseph Votel, Commander of United States Central Command, on the status of a number of serious global threats to America’s national security, including the President’s proposed withdrawal of troops from Syria, the impact of this possible withdrawal on the fight against ISIS, and the danger of a nuclear Iran. During the hearing, Senator King referenced: President Trump’s announcement that he planned to remove troops... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced that Margo Walsh, the owner and founder of MaineWorks and cofounder of Maine Recovery Fund, will attend the State of the Union tomorrow as his guest. Walsh founded MaineWorks, an employment company that strives to dignify the experience for people who face real barriers to workforce reentry, including people recovering from substance use disorder and people who are reentering society following incarceration. “Margo... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in reintroducing legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with increased urgency given the program’s lapse in September 2018.“LWCF is our country’s most important and successful conservation and outdoor recreation program,” said Senator Collins. “LWCF has created outdoor recreation opportunities in every county across the country. ... Continue Reading »
BATH, ME– Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to introduce the Constitution education Is Valuable In Community Schools (CIVICS) Act – supporting the development of Constitution and civics education curriculum for students across the country. Senators Inhofe and King previously introduced the bill in the 115th Congress.“For nearly 250 years, the Constitution has guided America’s system of government and defined our national... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and David Perdue (R-Ga.) today led 24 bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Budget Committees to send a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan requesting his commitment to timely completion of a full audit of the Department of Defense in FY2019.“We commend Mr. Norquist and the Department of Defense for finishing its first-ever complete audit required by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. This was a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, highlighted the critically important contributions that the Intelligence Community makes to America’s national security in a nationally televised Senate floor speech. His remarks come after this week’s Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, where Senator King questioned the leaders of America’s Intelligence Community on the global threat landscape – including... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Navy will name Littoral Combat Ship 34 the USS Augusta in honor of the Maine state capital. As a state with one of the most veterans per capita and with thousands of skilled workers who build and maintain our Navy’s fleet at Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine plays a pivotal role in our national security.Click HERE for a high-resolution image of the future USS... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced his support for the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. The bipartisan legislation, reintroduced this week, would restore Congress’s constitutional trade responsibilities and relieve American consumers of the burdens caused by the Trump administration’s unilateral imposition of sweeping tariffs that affect many U.S. partners and allies. Specifically, the legislation would require congressional approval of tariffs... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned experts about the core motivations of China and Russia, and their recommendations on how best to respond to Chinese and Russian efforts to exert influence across the globe. Witnesses at today’s hearing included Elbridge Colby, Director of the Defense Program at Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) questioned the leaders of America’s intelligence community on the global threat landscape during today’s Senate Intelligence Committee’s hearing -- including increased cooperation between China and Russia, the current political dynamics in Venezuela, the deep connection between Huawei and the Chinese government, Iran’s nuclear activities, and the use of “deep fake” technology to mislead the American public and distort the electoral... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) – with a bipartisan group of 29 Senators – are urging Margaret M. Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to provide information regarding back pay for federal workers as soon as possible.Two weeks ago, President Trump signed into law the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, legislation co-authored by Senator Collins and co-sponsored by Senator King that guaranteed that federal... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the January Edition of his Inside Maine Podcast. This month’s edition features U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Kristen Miale, President of the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn, discussing the government shutdown that lasted 35 days before yesterday’s agreement to reopen the government through a three-week continuing resolution. In the first segment, Senators King and Kaine discuss their... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today shared a video message on social media following a bipartisan agreement to end the 35-day government shutdown by passing a three-week continuing resolution funding the government through February 15. Today’s breakthrough is the culmination of days of consensus-building from Senator King, including remarks on the Senate floor yesterday from him and a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues urging the President and Congressional leaders... Continue Reading »
