Chellie Pingree never anticipated a life in politics. Living on the offshore island of North Haven, Maine, she raised her kids and ran a small business. She served on the school board and as the local tax assessor, a job no one else in town wanted. But in 1991, when she was approached about running for State Senate, she jumped at the chance.
Since January 20, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions — many of them unconstitutional and in violation of federal law — have led to the firing of essential civil servants with responsibility for public safety and health, caused severe disruptions for small businesses and nonprofits and had serious impacts on individuals who count on government services in their day-to-day lives.
House Democrats are fighting back in Congress, in the courts and our communities to protect hardworking American taxpayers from Trump, Musk and Republicans. We need to hear your personal stories so we can fight for you.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), the top Democrats on the subcommittees that oversee funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are sounding the alarm over the EPA’s illegal plans ...» Read More about Pingree, Merkley: EPA’s Elimination of Scientific Research Arm Threatens Clean Air and Water for All
In a statement on Friday, Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree condemned President Trump’s Executive Order to strip collective bargaining rights from workers across the federal government, calling the move explicit union busti...» Read More about Pingree: Trump’s Latest Assault on Worker Rights is Explicit Union Busting
Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Chellie Pingree (ME-01) denounced plans by Environmental Protection Agency ...» Read More about Merkley, Pingree: EPA’s Reckless Gutting of Environmental Justice Programs Harms Communities
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) led 46 Members of Congress in demanding answers from U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio on the ongoing grant disbursement freeze of educatio...» Read More about Pingree, Dean Demand Answers from State Department on Exchange Programs Funding Freeze
I am working in Congress to curb fast fashion pollution and to find answers to how the fashion industry and federal government can better manage discarded clothing and textile waste.
learn moreSince the beginning of my tenure in Congress, I’ve heard from countless students who feel unsafe at school, parents who fear for their children, and families who’ve suffered devastating losses due to firearms. Gun violence is preventable.
learn moreBy passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, House Democrats stepped up to defend reproductive rights and ensure Constitutional rights aren't limited by income or zip code, but until it passes the Senate, we will be looking to states to stand up for abortion care.
learn moreWith my Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, asylum seekers will no longer be subject to an arbitrary waiting period before applying for work authorization and would be eligible to receive a work permit just 30 days after applying for asylum.
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