WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow meat and poultry products that pass state inspections to be sold across state lines. Currently, meat products must be processed at one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified facilities. If that same product is processed at a state-inspected facility, which already meet federal guidelines, it... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) announced that the Maine State Historic Preservation Office and four tribal communities have received a total of $1,309,044 from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. “Maine’s history began thousands of years ago as the homeland of the Wabanaki. Maine’s tribal communities have a rich culture and a proud heritage, and this funding will support their efforts to pass down their intricate... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to resume payments for domiciliary care as permitted by law. Congress passed legislation in 2021 authorizing the VA to cover the costs of domiciliary care after the Department suddenly stopped reimbursements for the long-supported care in 2019. Now, with organizations like Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) forced to carry the financial burden, King is pushing... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Co-Chairs of the Senate Arctic Caucus, today introduced legislation to make the current Ambassador-At-Large for the Arctic Region position a permanent one. As competition with Russia and China grows in the High North, the bipartisan bill would codify the important ambassador position created last year by President Joe Biden after persistent urging from the Senators.“The United States is an Arctic Nation, and has... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced legislation to help Maine people and Americans nationwide living with long-term COVID-19 symptoms. The Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education (CARE) For Long COVID Act will improve research and provide resources for people with Long COVID. Long COVID or post-COVID conditions are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.... Continue Reading »
Washington. D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and improve the Partnership for Risk Management Education and the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) programs, which help farmers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing, or conservation practices. The Agriculture Management Assistance Act would boost funding for the AMA to $30 million, increase funding limits for farmers... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that Maine will be receiving a total of $542,805 in federal funding to expand outdoor recreation opportunities at two sites. The town of Yarmouth is receiving $361,830 to make significant renovations at Royal River Park, and the town of North Berwick is receiving $180,975 to create a recreation area at Bauneg Beg Mountain South.The funding comes from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today asked a top U.S. general about opportunities in African countries where China has scaled back infrastructure promises or exploited debts. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, King brought attention to growing “buyer’s remorse” among African countries that have partnered with China and urged General Michael Langley – Commander of United States Africa Command – to seize opportunities for the U.S. to capitalize on these... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representative Chellie Pingree announced that the Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head will receive a total of $1,677,812 to make infrastructure improvements. This funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support the construction of 800 feet of new taxi lane to expand access to the airport’s new hangar area.“Maine’s airports are vital pieces of our state’s transportation network that promote job... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, have introduced the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 to make the Federal Duck Stamp – required for duck hunting – available electronically. Providing access to the stamp on smartphones would help more people enjoy waterfowl hunting, remove barriers to getting outdoors, and increase revenue for conservation programs... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) are introducing bipartisan legislation to establish a commission tasked with developing a comprehensive whole-of-government approach for how the United States should address the economic, security, and diplomatic challenges posed by China. The proposed 2-year commission is modeled after the recent, successful Cyberspace Solarium Commission that was co-chaired by Senator King. The idea... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s questioning HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King today shared his insights on how the war in Ukraine has demonstrated the need for stable, long-term support for shipyards like Maine’s Bath Iron Works. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), King asked Nickolas Guertin – nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition – whether the Department of Defense (DOD) is making necessary investments in industrial base... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s opening statement HERE and questioning HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, is urging the Space Force to invest in capabilities that will deter and confront Russian and Chinese aggression in growing areas of space competition. In a hearing of the Subcommittee, Chairman King questioned the Space Force Chief of Space Operations, General Chance Saltzman, on efforts to prepare for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King led a bipartisan group urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ur Jaddou to reconsider plans more than double the fees businesses pay for H-2A and H-2B non-immigrant work visas. These temporary visas are critical for helping small businesses across Maine that cannot find local applicants to meet their labor needs.“We strongly support making sure our law... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to build the healthcare workforce in rural and medically underserved areas. The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act would allow international doctors to remain in the U.S. upon completing their residency under the condition that they practice in areas experiencing doctor shortages.The Conrad State 30... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), sent a letter to the chiefs of each U.S. military service branch expressing concern about a lack of attention to servicemembers transitioning from active duty to veteran status.The Senators write that the Department of Defense needs to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by taking a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) has been awarded $1,883,331 in federal funding to support Nasson Health Care. Nasson, one of 20 Community Health Centers (CHC) in Maine, will use the funding to continue providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care to over 7,000 Maine patients.“One in six Maine people receive their care from Community Health Centers – they are essential for public... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) reintroduced their Future Logging Careers Act this week with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) as cosponsors. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would allow small logging businesses to safely train 16- and 17-year-old family members for future careers in the Maine forest products industry.“Logging has been fundamental to the success of our state for centuries – creating good jobs,... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by PFAS, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden introduced the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. The legislation, which was also co-sponsored by Senator Shaheen (D-NH) and Representative Leger Fernández (D-NM) would authorize grants for states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC—Following troubling reports that affordable housing complexes in Maine may lose federal protections, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take action that will safeguard critical housing. “We understand and appreciate that USDA RD is working to prioritize Section 515 properties for preservation,” Pingree and King said. “Unfortunately, two... Continue Reading »
