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.
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee urged Secretary of Commerce Harold Lutnick to rein in the Trump Administration’s disastrous trade policies, including its escalating trade wars with Canad...» Read More about Pingree, House Ag Committee Democrats: Trump’s Trade Policy is a Bad Deal for Farmers and a Bad Deal for Americans
Today, in response to news that Northern Light Health will be closing the Inland Hospital in Waterville, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement: The closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital is a devastatin...» Read More about Pingree Statement on Northern Light Inland Hospital Closure
After it was reported that the Trump Administration plans to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the Hou...» Read More about Ranking Member Pingree Statement on Trump Admin. Plan to Eliminate EPA’s Environmental Justice Office
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, called on her colleagues to oppose Republicans’ stopgap funding bill. In remarks on the House Floor, Pingree...» Read More about VIDEO: Pingree Says Republicans’ Full Year Continuing Resolution is Not a Responsible Way to Govern
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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