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Maine Delegation Statement on the One Year Anniversary of Lewiston Shooting

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today released the following statement on the first anniversary of the Lewiston shooting that took place on October 25th, taking the lives of 18 innocent people:  “One year ago, the unthinkable happened in Lewiston when a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and restaurant —…

Pingree Announces $40.5 Million to Boost Conservation, Climate Resilience Efforts in Maine

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Today, Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced more than $40.5 million for conservation projects in Maine. Nearly $25 Million will support a project, spearheaded by the Nature Conservancy, to provide much-needed upgrades to road-stream crossings, allowing native wildlife—including Atlantic salmon, brook trout, mussels, and turtles— to migrate more…

Pingree Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Final Rule to Replace Lead Pipes, Ensure Clean Drinking Water for Maine Schools and Homes

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Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today praised the Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their final rule requiring states to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years—a provision Pingree has long pushed for. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking water…

After Northern Light/Humana Break, Maine Delegation Presses CMS for Special Enrollment for Medicare

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, in response to Northern Light Health terminating its contract with Humana, have written a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a special enrollment period for Humana Medicare Advantage beneficiaries impacted by this decision. On September 30, 2024…

Pingree, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Effort in the House to Support Working Waterfronts Affected by Natural Disasters

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U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-N.C.) today introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation to offer a disaster mitigation tax credit for working waterfronts. The Working Waterfronts Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act would allow working waterfronts situated along coastal areas and navigable waterways to claim a…

Pingree, House Democrats Once Again Step in to Avert Government Shutdown with Passage of Continuing Resolution

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after the House passed a 90-day Continuing Resolution to avoid a government shutdown: “Congress should be focused on full-year solutions that invest in our communities, support our veterans, and protect essential services for families and workers. But…

After Largest Toxic Foam Spill in State History, Maine Delegation Presses Navy for Answers

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Members of Maine Congressional Delegation, led by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), are calling on the U.S. Navy to work with State and local officials after a malfunctioning fire suppression system at Brunswick Landing, formerly known as Brunswick Naval Air Station, caused the largest toxic foam spill in state history. The toxic foam contained PFAS…

Slow Fashion Caucus, House Democrats Urge Executive Action to End Dangerous De Minimis Trade Loophole

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Members of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus today joined U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), and nearly all House Democrats in calling on President Biden to use executive authority to end the dangerous de minimis loophole and protect Americans from its growing danger. The letter, signed by 100+ of their colleagues, urges the…

Maine Delegation Statement on Lewiston Commission Report, Governor Mills’ Support for Federal Action

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today released the following statement, moments after Governor Mills’ press conference on the Lewiston Independent Commission’s final report: “As our state continues to heal from the tragic events in Lewiston, we commend Governor Mills for her leadership in seeking to address many of the…

Maine Delegation Announces $33.8 Million to Upgrade Hydropower Infrastructure

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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today announced more than $33.8 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for hydroelectric projects in Maine. Senator Collins was part of the core group of 10 Senators who negotiated the law, which was supported by the Maine delegation. The Department of…

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