Washington, D.C. - Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to address health, ecosystem, and wastewater infrastructure concerns caused by the flushing of non-flushable wet wipes. The Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act would direct the Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with other relevant federal agencies, to issue regulations on "Do Not Flush" labeling requirements for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has cosponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would ensure Maine’s legal cannabis businesses can access the same banking services utilized by all other businesses. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would resolve a key logistical and public safety problem for states that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis. “A business that follows all state laws should be able to access the banking... Continue Reading »
Download high quality photos of the groundbreaking HERE BAR HARBOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, attended the groundbreaking of Acadia National Park’s new maintenance facility. The 32,000-square-foot building funded by the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) that King and Pingree... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the National Parks Subcommittee, today released the April episode of his “Inside Maine” podcast, in which he discusses the opportunities and challenges facing Maine as it enters the summer tourism season. Senator King was joined by Eric Stiles, the CEO and President of Friends of Acadia, and Nate Cloutier, the Director of Government Affairs at HospitalityMaine to highlight National Park... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today introduced the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act to help small businesses prepare for future natural disasters. The legislation reauthorizes the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Pilot Program so that small businesses can use low-interest loans to protect their property from future disaster-related damage. The... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators and Co-Chairs of the Senate Working Forests Caucus Angus King (I-Maine) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated today, April 28, 2023 as the 151st Arbor Day. Earlier in the week, the Senate unanimously passed the King-Risch resolution officially designating the day which recognizes the importance of forests and encourages the planting of trees across the United States. “Forests are an inspiring part of the Pine Tree State’s history, culture, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), today introduced legislation to make sure military families have sufficient financial safety nets. The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act is a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would adjust life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans to meet increases in the cost of living. “Servicemembers, veterans, and their families have devoted their lives in service to our nation—and for that we are forever... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), U.S. Senator Angus King talked through potential solutions for veterans seeking jobs that require skills they learned in the military. In a conversation with Shane Liermann, the Deputy National Legislative Director for Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Senator King asked whether veterans with appropriate training and experience could fill the commercial trucking labor shortage — ultimately solving... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today are introducing bipartisan legislation that requires the Supreme Court to create its own code of conduct, and appoint an official to review potential conflicts and public complaints. Justices of the Supreme Court are currently the only federal judges that are not explicitly bound by a code of conduct which provides guidance on performance of their official duties and engagement in outside activities;... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King is introducing legislation to save taxpayers money on the drugs Medicare purchases for older Maine people by expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices. Last year, Senator King worked to pass the Inflation Reduction Act that empowered Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices for the first time. The Strengthening Medicare and Reducing Taxpayer (SMART) Prices Act, would allow the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)... Continue Reading »
Click HERE and HERE for high-resolution photos. Click HERE and HERE to download. Bath, ME – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King hosted Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Michael Gilday at Bath Iron Works (BIW) to tour the shipyard’s manufacturing areas and training facilities and meet with workers. The visit included tours of several manufacturing areas, the main shipyard, and the kitting terminal. Additionally, Admiral Gilday with... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Maine small businesses struggling to find workers for the upcoming summer tourism season, U.S. Senator Angus King is pressing the Biden Administration to speed up the certificate process needed for employers to hire temporary foreign workers. In a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, King emphasizes the urgent need for Maine businesses to hire seasonal workers through the H-2B program, highlights inefficiencies in the current certification process, and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced bicameral legislation to help people in rural Maine communities have continued, reliable access to mental health care. The Compacts, Access, and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for Mental Health Professionals Act would incentivize interstate medical health provider networks with federally-funded grant opportunities. Interstate networks allow providers to practice across multiple... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the abortion drug, Mifepristone, will remain available while the case is heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, was reviewed for emergency action by the Supreme Court after a federal judge in Texas suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Mifepristone because of illegitimate safety... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding Maine $5,108,413 to support coastal communities and address impacts of climate change. This funding comes from NOAA’s Climate Ready Coasts Initiative and is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s at our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) – the Chairman and Ranking Member of the National Parks Subcommittee, respectively – marking this upcoming week of April 22 through April 30, 2023 as National Park Week. The resolution, supported on a bipartisan basis with 59 Senate co-sponsors, seeks to boost awareness of the value and availability of recreational areas,... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Angus King today laid out his goals for achieving a clean energy future. In a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, King questioned Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm on her support for permitting reform measures and alternative energy technologies. King began by emphasizing the need for permitting reform, and asking the Secretary if she agrees reforms are a priority. “If we're going to achieve a green energy future, we have... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that The Jackson Laboratory is receiving $1,283,324 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for two innovative research projects aimed at improving human health. One project will examine the relationship between exercise and cognitive function among the aging population and the other will study ways to improve regeneration of damaged human tissue. “The scientists at The Jackson Laboratory are conducting impressive... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), are introducing a bicameral bill that could expand America’s clean energy portfolio by researching the potential of floating solar panels. The POWER our Reservoirs (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs) Act would study and pilot floating solar technologies that could grow renewable energy production and reduce water evaporation in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today urged the U.S. Forest Service to commit the necessary funds to maintenance in the upcoming budget to prevent a catastrophic backlog. In a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, King spoke with Budget Director of the Forest Service, Mark Lichtenstein, and stressed that the agency cannot continue underfunding maintenance, expecting the government to provide another bailout in the future like the Great American... Continue Reading »
