Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Representing the 1st District of Maine

Press Releases

Statement on passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush

Apr 17, 2018 Press Release
“I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Mrs. Bush was a remarkable woman whose compassion touched the lives of many– she held a special place in our country and especially here in Maine. ..."

Pingree Questions FDA Commissioner on Maple Syrup Labeling

Apr 17, 2018 Press Release

Issues:
Appropriations & Budget, Food & Agriculture

Federal grant to help preserve over 90 acres in Brunswick

Apr 16, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announces a federal grant to help preserve over 90 acres at Woodward Point in Brunswick. The funding for this project comes U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coast Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.  
 

Issues:
Energy and Environment

With Latest Attack on Syria, Pingree Continues Push for Congressional Approval

Apr 14, 2018 Press Release

After last night’s air strikes against Syria, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree continues pushing for Congressional approval before further military action.

Cosponsoring House Measure to Protect Mueller Investigation

Apr 13, 2018 Press Release
The bill would make it much more difficult for a President to fire a Special Counsel.

Pingree Statement on Republican Farm Bill Draft

Apr 12, 2018 Press Release

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the following statement on the draft Farm Bill released by House Republicans today. 

Issues:
Food & Agriculture

Pingree Asks NEA to Reconsider Decision Not to Allow Maine Student to Compete in National Poetry Competition

Apr 12, 2018 Press Release

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is asking the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to reconsider its decision not to allow Portland student Allan Monga to compete in its National Poetry Out Loud competition. 

Issues:
Immigration

Statement on Retirement of Paul Ryan

Apr 11, 2018 Press Release
"For the remainder of his term, I hope he feels freer to reach across the aisle so we can address pressing issues that have been blocked by partisan gridlock, such as immigration reform. ..."
Issues:
Immigration

Calling for More Oversight After Congressional Facebook Hearings

Apr 11, 2018 Press Release
As Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg finishes two days of hearings on Capitol Hill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on his testimony.

VIDEO: In Appropriations Hearing, Pingree Presses for Maine Exemption From Drilling Plan

Apr 11, 2018 Press Release
After sharing her concerns about the threats that offshore drilling would present to Maine’s natural resources and economy, and an inadequate process for the public to provide feedback, Pingree asked, “Frankly, why did you exempt Florida and not us? We deserve one.”
Issues:
Energy and Environment

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