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Gun Violence
As our nation deals with the crisis, here are the commonsense steps Congresswoman Pingree supports to address gun violence. -
2017: What A Year
2017 has been eventful and significant year for the country. Here are some highlights from a roller coaster of a year. -
Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act
House passes Congresswoman Pingree's legislation to assist veterans in debt with the VA. -
Local FARMS Act
Congresswoman Pingree introduces bipartisan legislation to support local farmers and increase consumer access to healthy food.
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May 24, 2018
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act, which the House passed earlier today.
May 24, 2018
Engine, a nonprofit organization in Biddeford, will receive technical support from Local Food, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of life as they develop the local food economy.
May 18, 2018
“I’m glad this partisan legislation did not pass. It would have taken food assistance away from millions of Americans, weakened environmental stewardship of the nation’s farmlands, and left Maine farmers and rural communities ill-prepared for the challenges and the opportunities of the next five years. ..."
May 15, 2018
Congresswoman Pingree Stresses Urgent Passage of Legislation to Protect Free and Open Internet
May 10, 2018
PORTLAND, MAINE – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the rescissions package submitted by President Trump that House Republican leadership introduced last night:
May 9, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced five National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant awards totaling more than $900,000 for organizations in Maine’s first district congressional district.
Pingree Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw the U.S. from the Iran Nuclear Agreement
May 8, 2018
“President Trump’s decision to unilaterally break the Iran nuclear deal is unjustified, reckless and will make our country less safe. ..."
May 7, 2018
Interested veterans should go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program” for more information and how to apply.
May 3, 2018
“I’m very pleased that Casco Bay Lines will receive this vital funding to help keep its fleet running smoothly,” said Pingree. “These ferries not only give thousands of tourists a taste of what Maine islands have to offer, but are key to the sustainability of year-round island communities. I am a proud advocate for the Passenger Ferry Program in Congress both for its value to our economy and way of life.”
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