Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced her cosponsorship of H.R. 2584, the Judiciary Act of 2021 to expand the United States Supreme Court by adding four seats, creating a 13-justice Supreme Court mirroring the number of US appellate courts. This bill, introduced by Congressman Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), would restore balance to the nation’s… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s decision to reopen the Canadian border in November to vaccinated Canadians:
“After 19 long months, Canadians will finally be welcomed to the U.S. in way that’s safe for both countries. While reopening the border was long-overdue, I welcome the announcement from the Biden… Read more »
On Thursday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack about the agency’s timetable for reinstating the Organic Livestock and Poultry practice rule, which was withdrawn during the Trump administration. Pingree, a long-time organic livestock farmer, stressed the importance of meaningful, well-defined standards for organic… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced she is cosponsoring legislation that would make Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday, replacing Columbus Day. H.R. 5473, the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act, was recently introduced by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA).
Maine is among the 13 states, including the District of Columbia, that recognizes Indigenous… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Chair of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, issued the following supportive statement regarding President Biden’s plan to restore protections for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts, Bears Ears, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments:
“I applaud President Biden for reinstating… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced Colby College was awarded a $10 million federal grant for sustainable agriculture research. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program, will fund a Colby College research project that has the… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement in response to the announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration will nominate Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson to chair the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and Shelly Lowe to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
“I want to congratulate Dr. Jackson and Ms. Lowe on their nominations to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden applauded the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Darcie McElwee as the United States Attorney for the District of Maine. Senator King and Representatives Pingree and Golden provided counsel to President Joe Biden on the nomination, recommending McElwee after convening a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Last week, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) honored Virginia ‘Ginny’ Oliver by recognizing her in the official Congressional Record. At 101 years old, Oliver, sometimes called “The Lobster Lady,” is Maine’s—and perhaps the world’s—oldest lobster harvester.
“In Maine we take great pride in our strong work ethic, and Virginia Oliver, The Lobster Lady, is a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee’s action to advance Darcie McElwee’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Maine. Senator King and Representatives Pingree and Golden provided counsel to President Joe Biden on the nomination, recommending… Read more »
