Following reports of unidentified federal agents pulling protesters into unmarked vans in Portland, Oregon, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced her co-sponsorship of H.R.7153, the Law Enforcement Identification Act. The bill, introduced by Congressman Don Beyer (D-Virginia), would immediately require uniformed federal officers policing First Amendment assemblies… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today released a statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis:
I was so sad to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend, John Lewis. This is a great loss to the US Congress and to our country. I feel so fortunate to have served with him and to have learned so much from him. From hearing his speeches at close range to… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, introduced the Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce Act, legislation to invest in local economies across the country. The bill, which is the House companion to Senator Brian Schatz’ legislation, will bolster the creative economy and empower workers to find sustainable jobs in… Read more »
The staff of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today presented Donald L. Roy of Standish, a Korean War veteran, with his long overdue Bronze Star Medal. Roy, who was a medic in the war, was mailed his medal and certificate in a tube during the early 1950’s, but the tube arrived damaged and the medal had slipped out.
“Mr. Roy served his country with honor and valor, tending to… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal and 68 other signers in urging the Trump administration to rescind guidance requiring hospitals to bypass the CDC when they report their COVID-19 data. The administration has told hospitals to send the data to a database at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which will reduce transparency to the public and hinder… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced two grants totaling $700,000 will be awarded to two institutions in her district. The Greater Portland Council of Governments will receive $400,000 and the University of Southern Maine will receive $300,000, both from the Economic Development Administration. The funding, authorized under the CARES Act, will assist the respective… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Falmouth and Kittery fire departments will receive two FEMA grants of $7,427 and $7,142, respectively. This funding will assist the departments in purchasing emergency medical PPE and disinfection supplies for COVID-19 response.
“Firefighters and EMS personnel are essential in our fight against COVID-19. Many are… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Pingree joined more than 70 Members of Congress in opposing the Trump administration's new proposed regulation that will dramatically rewrite our nation's asylum laws. The rule, published jointly by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 15, 2020, would eliminate long-established procedural protections… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today heralded the House Appropriations Committee’s final markups of the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bills as directly beneficial to Mainers during the coronavirus pandemic and the crises of systemic racism, climate change, and the economic harm caused by COVID-19. The FY2021 Appropriations bills include robust funding for climate change… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $662,518 to the University of Southern Maine to support the health and sustainability of the Casco Bay Estuary.
“Casco Bay is one of the most important bodies of water in Maine: it serves as a commercial hub, a recreational spot and a beautiful gem in the greater Portland area… Read more »
