King Releases Statement After Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Released statement after meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on U.S. support and energy ceasefire.

“It’s important to remember that Ukrainians are doing the fighting and the dying against an unprovoked and thoroughly illegal attack by Russia. The United States should extend its support and utilize our alliances with freedom-loving nations worldwide to strengthen their efforts.”

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King, Colleagues Push to Protect Reliable Satellite Weather Data

Urged Defense Department and NOAA to ensure continued access to reliable satellite weather data.

“weather data continuity is essential to national security, public safety, and economic resilience. Extending DMSP is a promising step, and we urge the DoD and NOAA to proactively identify and fill anticipated gaps before legacy degradation or replacement delays create preventable risks.”

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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $37 Million for Freight Rail Upgrades in Northern Maine

Announced $37 million for freight rail upgrades in northern Maine.

“Freight rail is essential to northern Maine’s economy, connecting our forest products and agricultural industries to markets across the country and around the world”

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ICYMI: Senator King and Mark Hertling Warn America’s Military Posture Is Putting Global Stability at Risk

Co-authored opinion piece warning that weakened military readiness risks global stability.

“The problem of escalating instability, unfortunately, is not confined to Europe’s eastern frontier.”

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King Releases Statement on New ‘Deal’ to Ease Sanctions on Russia, Fund Putin’s Aggression Against Ukraine

Opposed White House agreement to ease sanctions on Russian oil.

“At the end of the day, this deal from the White House is an attempt to boost their short-term political prospects at the true cost of the American people.”

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King, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump Administration Directive to Reject Established Vaccine Science

Demanded CDC answers on Trump administration vaccine science rejection amid measles outbreak.

“The health of American children and families depends on a CDC Director who is willing to follow the science, even when it may be politically inconvenient”

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King, Colleagues Call on HHS to Prioritize 40-Year Independent Task Record of Prevention Task Force

Criticized HHS overhaul of Preventive Services Task Force membership and called for prioritizing independence.

“We look forward to hearing from you in response to these questions, and urge that the administration prioritize resuming the cost- and life-saving work of the Task Force while adhering to the evidence-based and scientifically informed processes that have ensured the historic credibility of USPSTF.”

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King Resolution Designating September 30th as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day Passes Senate Unanimously

Senate unanimously passed resolution designating September 30th as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.

“National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day is a solemn reminder of our responsibility to the veterans we have lost, and to the families who carry their memory forward”

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King, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Across the United States

Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline domestic material sourcing for affordable housing.

“Despite our country’s desperate need for additional affordable housing options, American homebuilders face steep costs and bureaucratic red tape”

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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Keep Safeguards in Place for Displaced Ukrainians

Urged administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainian citizens for 18 months.

“To ensure that eligible Ukrainian nationals currently in the United States can continue living and working safely while conditions in their home country remain perilous, we urge you issue an extension and redesignation of TPS for Ukraine.”

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King Leads Golden Dome Hearing, Questions Scholars on Costs and Impacts to American Taxpayer

Questioned experts at hearing on costs and impacts of Golden Dome missile defense project.

“…The other piece of this that bothers me, I was looking at the president's executive order, which says it will deter and defend its citizens and critical infrastructure, provide for the common defense of its citizens”

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Senators Collins, King Welcome Bangor’s Selection as One of Four Potential Locations for New KC-46 Squadron

Welcomed Air Force's selection of Bangor Air National Guard Base as finalist for new KC-46A squadron.

“This announcement from the Air Force is an important step toward equipping the MAINEiacs with the advanced aircraft they need to carry out their critical mission”

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King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to High-Cost Prescription Medications

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve veterans' access to high-cost prescription medications.

“Our men and women in uniform didn’t hesitate when it came time to answer the call and serve the nation – we shouldn’t hesitate to make their retirement from service as comfortable as possible”

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King Slams “Unconstitutional Lawlessness” of Trump Rescissions

Criticized Trump administration's $800 million rescission of congressionally approved spending as unconstitutional.

“President Trump is having enough difficulty doing his job; Congress should take this opportunity to do ours.”

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Collins, King Celebrate Maine’s Iconic Lobster Industry on ‘National Lobster Day’

Senate unanimously passed resolution recognizing September 25 as National Lobster Day.

“Fueling the lobster’s iconic status are the hardworking men and women who wake up early every morning in towns up and down our coastline to carry on the proud lobstering tradition”

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King Introduces Legislation Supporting Fire Departments and Boosting Community Home Safety Standards

Introduced bill to fund fire department safety visits and home modifications for seniors.

“We all know the saying ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ and preventative care is a win-win for Maine patients, families and the taxpayers”

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Senators Collins, King Call on President Trump to Release Home Heating Oil from Northeast Reserve as Prices Surge

Urged President Trump to release home heating oil from Northeast Reserve amid price surge.

“We write to request that you release home heating oil from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to protect Mainers from the very high prices that are imposing a difficult financial burden”

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King Joins Colleagues Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Human, Economic Cost of Iran War

Demanded Pentagon provide full accounting of costs and casualties from ongoing Iran War.

“The American people elected us to be responsible stewards of their tax dollars. The information we are requesting is the bare minimum required for us to carry out that responsibility.”

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King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Hiring, Retention of High-Skilled Doctors

Introduced bipartisan bill allowing VA to waive salary caps for high-skilled doctors.

“Our men and women in uniform served our country with patriotism and without conditions, and they deserve medical attention with a minimum of red tape”

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King Stresses Importance of U.S.–China Engagement on AI’s “Shared Risks”

Urged Treasury Secretary to engage China on artificial intelligence safety risks.

“Chinese and American companies will continue to compete fiercely in the global market for AI products and services, and the U.S. government should continue to work closely with American AI companies to prevent the theft of intellectual property and ensure American leadership in this space”

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King, Colleagues: Army Cutting Vital Ukraine Drone Battalion “Another Worrying Signal”

Requested briefing on Army's decision to eliminate specialized drone battalion supporting Ukraine defense.

“We write to request a briefing to better understand your decision to eliminate the drone battalion of the 173rd Airborne Brigade.”

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Senators Collins, King Urge Senate Commerce Committee to Promptly Consider Bill to Extend Pause on Right Whale Regulations

Urged Senate Commerce Committee to advance Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act extending right whale regulation pause.

“This pause is necessary to protect Maine’s lobster fishery, which is essential to the state’s economy and coastal communities. According to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, the lobster industry supports an estimated $2 billion in annual economic activity and more than 17,500 jobs”

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King Demands Education Department Restore Critical Mental Health Funding That Addresses Youth Needs

Urged Education Department to restore school-based mental health program funding.

“The Department’s recent actions create significant operational uncertainty for local school districts, interrupting student access to care and stalling the recruitment of future school-based mental health care professionals”

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King Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize NOAA Fishery Stock Counts

Cosponsored legislation to modernize NOAA's fishery stock assessment methods using environmental DNA.

“Fisheries have long been an essential part of Maine’s economy and culture, and their enduring prominence depends upon their sustainability”

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“Hollow Promise” – King Responds to News that ICE Has Acquired Sufficient Body-Worn Cameras

Criticized ICE body-worn camera acquisition as hollow promise without transparency policy changes.

“This update from ICE is a hollow promise since ICE announced weeks ago that they have no intention of making body-worn camera footage public if it does not show them in a favorable light.”

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