My Work on the Appropriations Committee

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that the City of Bath would receive a total $8.8 million federal investment—consisting of a $2.3 million grant and a $6.5 million low-interest loan—to upgrade its sewer system. The funding comes from the USDA Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants Program, which has been slated for deep cuts in President Trump’s proposed… Read more »

"President Trump’s budget proposal spells disaster for rural states like Maine and demonstrates how out of touch his Administration is with the needs of the country. ..." Read more »

"Republicans control the House, Senate, and Executive branch, but their inability to govern has put our country’s priorities—from military spending to the opioid crisis—in limbo for the past nine months and a fifth continuing resolution is just more of the same. I could not in good conscience vote for a bill that underfunds key programs after this Republican-controlled Congress just passed a trillion dollar tax cut for corporations. ..." Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement calling on Republican leadership to pass a long-term spending bill to fund the U.S. government:   “I am deeply disappointed that despite having complete control of the White House and Congress, Republicans could not come together to pass a long-term budget and address urgent funding needs for everything… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement after voting against the short-term spending bill.  “No one wants to see a shutdown, but kicking the can down the road for the fourth time is no way to run the government. The Appropriations Committee has done its job developing a responsible spending agreement—it’s time for Republican leadership to… Read more »

During debate of a package of Appropriations Bills in the House of Representatives on July 26, 2017, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree spoke out in support of issues important to Maine.  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funding Waterpower and Alternative Energy Programs Ocean Planning Read more »

The following is a column distributed to Maine newspapers in July 2017. One of the most important committees in Congress is also the least understood: Appropriations. And it’s not surprising. From “302(b) allocations” to “manager’s amendments,” the workings of this committee are nearly indecipherable to anyone outside Washington. But it’s also… Read more »

During last night’s full committee markup of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development FY 2018 Appropriations Bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree fought against cuts to programs that are vital to Maine—including Community Development Block Grants and Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grants.    “Maine’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the following statement on the FY18 Agriculture Appropriations bill.  The House Appropriations Committee passed the bill today.   “While I would like to have seen more funding for certain programs in this bill, I’m glad that the funding levels generally… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today joined her Republican and Democratic colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee in approving an amendment that will repeal the Authorization for Military Force (AUMF) passed by Congress following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America and force a floor vote on a new AUMF.   “The national security threats America faced 16… Read more »