WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the September episode of Senator King’s “Inside Maine” podcast, in which Senator King and his guests discussed the significant benefits coming to Maine communities from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act – a historic package to address rising energy and healthcare costs, fight climate change, create jobs and cut the deficit. Senator King was joined by four expert guests who helped to explain key... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to annex parts of Ukraine into the Russian Federation, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined bipartisan legislation to ensure the United States does not recognize any Russian claim over Ukraine’s sovereign territory. The Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act stands with the brave men and women fighting for their freedom in Ukraine by prohibiting any U.S. government department or... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is pushing the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand efforts to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances?(PFAS) at current and former military instillations. In a bipartisan letter with almost forty of his Senate colleagues, Senator King calls on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to improve PFAS-related planning and to better implement the budget Congress has appropriated to address the growing... Continue Reading »
Watch or download Senator King’s remarks HERE WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today spelled out how the conflict in Ukraine and Europe’s resulting energy crisis demonstrates the urgent need for America to have a clean energy future that does not rely on foreign adversaries. In a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, King questioned Spencer Nelson, Managing Director of Research and New Initiatives at ClearPath Clean Energy Foundation, on the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), today voted for the DISCLOSE Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen the democratic process by creating more transparency in political spending and elections. The legislation, which failed to gain any Republican votes and reach the necessary sixty-vote threshold, would require organizations spending money in federal elections to disclose their donors, help get foreign money out of elections, and require all election ads to state by whom... Continue Reading »
Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Aroostook Agency on Aging has received a total of $977,135 to create a Memory Care Center that will offer improved resources and care for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. This competitive funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration For Community Living. “Nearly 40,000 Mainers are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is soaring... Continue Reading »
Watch or download Senator King’s opening remarks HERE, and testimony from Steve Richardson HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, today held a hearing on his bill to expand access to the Katahdin Woods and Waters (KWW) National Monument and bring more economic activity to the region. The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act, cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), would authorize the expansion of... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Golden released the following statement today in response to the announcement that Pixelle Specialty Solutions plans to close the Androscoggin Mill early next year:“The announcement of the Androscoggin Mill’s closure is devastating news for the dedicated employees and their families as well as for the Town of Jay and the surrounding communities. “Following the catastrophic explosion at the mill in 2020, the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the nation’s nuclear arsenal, today highlighted the wide range of evolving nuclear challenges threating America’s national security. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator King pressed Franklin Miller, Principal of the Scowcroft Group, and Eric Edelman, Director of the United States Institute of Peace, on how to wisely address new 21st century... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of Fall Prevention Awareness Week, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Bob Casey (D-Penn.), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, today urged the Biden administration to improve senior fall-prevention efforts. In a letter to Center for Disease Control Director (CDC) Dr. Rochelle Walensky and Acting Administrator of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Alison Barkoff, the Senators call for better data on the risk and prevalence of falls,... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—Following the unsubstantiated decision by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch to include Maine lobster on its seafood “Red List,” Senator Susan Collins, Congressman Jared Golden, Senator Angus King, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Governor Janet Mills published an open letter to retailers setting the facts straight. On behalf of the 4,500 Maine lobstermen and women who will be adversely affected by this unfair and unfounded designation, the Maine Delegation and... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The day recognizes America’s servicemembers who have been Prisoners of War, those still Missing in Action, and their families.“On National Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day, we join together to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have been Prisoners of War, and for... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King, Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today applauded the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Cape Elizabeth resident Nathaniel Fick to be the State’s Department’s first -ever Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy. In the role, which was recommended by the CSC, Fick will coordinate America’s international response to cyberthreats and shifting cyber dynamics. Senator King previously introduced Ambassador Fick to the Senate... Continue Reading »
Watch Senator King’s questioning HERE, and download broadcast quality HEREWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today urged the Pentagon’s top nuclear nominee to ensure the United States’ nuclear arsenal and deterrents are adapting to confront evolving threats. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, King questioned U.S. Air Force General Anthony Cotton, nominee to be Commander of United States Strategic Command... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $385 million in nine projects that will benefit Maine’s forest products and agriculture industries while helping to combat climate change.The grants, which were awarded under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity, will be used to support pilot programs that will create market... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) have introduced bipartisan legislation to help keep America’s national defenses keep up with rapidly changing technologies. The American Defense Programs, Logistics, and Acquisitions for our Nation’s Security (American Defense PLANS) Act would study the Department of Defense’s (DOD) acquisition and modernization efforts and create recommendations for how DOD... Continue Reading »
AUGUSTA, ME – Today, a Constituent Service Representative for U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) presented South Bristol resident and U.S. Army veteran Michael Cunningham unreceived medals from his service in Vietnam. Mr. Cunningham served in the Army from 1969-1971 including in combat in Vietnam and Cambodia where he earned high honors for his valor and exemplary service. Senator King’s Constituent Service Representative provides Michael Cunningham his service medals“Michael Cunningham served... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced $2,498,588 in federal funding to strengthen Maine’s forest products sector and expand markets for the industry. The investment from the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Innovations Grant and Community Wood Grant programs will help four businesses across the state invest in high-demand 21st century forest products like cross-laminated timber, new pine resources, and wood biomass fuels. The funding was requested by Senators... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON — After the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) gave lobster industry participants just two business days to submit proposals for a new risk reduction plan to protect right whales and denied lobstermen and their allies access to a key data tool, Maine’s congressional delegation pushed back today against these decisions by the agency. In their letter to NMFS, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today delivered a forceful speech on the Senate Floor explaining the need for pragmatic, realistic, and rapid permitting reform to reach America’s clean energy goals – calling on energy and environmental organizations to break free of entrenched stances. In his comprehensive address, where he detailed his decades of experience in renewable energy and conservation, he cited the words... Continue Reading »
