Press Releases

Congresswoman Pingree talks with a group of contract poultry farmers about the unfair practices large processors have subjected them to. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today applauded the release of new Farmer Fair Practice Rules by the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). The new rules will help level the playing field between poultry farmers and the large process... Read more »

"With his fondness for fossil fuels, denials of climate change, and past proposals to disband the Department of Energy outright, I think Governor Perry will take our energy policy and economy in the wrong direction. ...” Read more »

“In itself, Rex Tillerson’s lack of experience in foreign policy and diplomatic relations raises serious questions that should be examined closely. But what’s most concerning right now is his close connection to Russia. ..." Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree applauded Senate passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, reauthorizing several water infrastructure projects nationwide and in Maine. Pingree voted in support when the House passed the legislation on Thursday. It will now be sent to the President for signature. "I am very glad that this important legislation will now become law. The autho... Read more »

Congresswoman Pingree applauds decision. Read more »

“Maine has a proud legacy of standing up for the conservation and restoration of our spectacular natural resources. Bill Townsend represents the most effective and passionate of these advocates. ..." Read more »

Pingree joins New England colleagues in closely watching the proposed merger Read more »

Meeting with Pearl Harbor veteran Jim Watson of South Portland in 2015 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement to recognize the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. “President Franklin Roosevelt rightly predicted that December 7, 1941, would ‘live in infamy.’ The attack on Pearl Harbor still represents one of the darkest days in American history, and 75 years hav... Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree lauded the announcement of a $59.4 million contract modification to BIW. "I am excited to see the Navy award‎ this funding to Bath Iron Works as part of this contract modification. This is money well spent. It is further proof of the great work done by the men and women at BIW and the Navy's recognition of that." Read more »

The House today passed a key provision from the Ruth Moore Act, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s legislation to help survivors of military sexual trauma obtain disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Reporting language was included in a larger package of veterans-related legislation, the bipartisan Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, which is likely t... Read more »