Maine Delegation Calls for Full, Expedited Investigation into ICE Fatal Shooting in Maine

Called for comprehensive investigation into ICE fatal shooting in Maine.

“We write to formally request that your office conduct a comprehensive, transparent, and expedited investigation into the fatal shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel that occurred [yesterday/earlier this week] in Biddeford, Maine”

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Pingree, Massie Introduce ‘People Over Poison Act’ to Protect Americans’ Right to Hold Big Chemical Companies Accountable

Introduced People Over Poison Act to reverse Supreme Court pesticide preemption ruling and protect state tort claims.

“The Supreme Court just handed Big Chemical the legal immunity its lobbyists and millions of dollars couldn't buy in Congress”

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Pingree: SCOTUS Victory for Big Chemical Exposes Trump’s MAHA Hypocrisy

Criticized Supreme Court decision on chemical regulation as contradicting Trump's health agenda.

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Pingree Blasts Republicans, Trump for Being “All Talk” on Supporting US Shipbuilding

Criticized Republicans and Trump for failing to adequately fund U.S. shipbuilding in the FY2027 Defense appropriations bill.

“These ships are the backbone of our Navy, and they are essential to preserving our military superiority. And only one of those ships is provided for in this bill”

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Pingree Leads Roundtable on Threats to Maine Forests, Research from Trump Forest Service Shakeup

Led roundtable opposing Trump Administration's Forest Service reorganization and research facility closures.

“Maine is the most forested state in the nation. The Forest Service is an essential partner in protecting Maine’s forests, supporting our working forest economy, and advancing the research and innovation that will shape the future of wood products.”

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Pingree Urges USDA to Look Beyond Cotton in Push to Rebuild American Textiles

Urged USDA to expand support for American-grown natural fibers beyond cotton.

“As global trends have impacted the economics of producing textiles and apparel outside the U.S., there is a critical need to reshore production of American-made textiles and to ensure more sustainable textile production”

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Pingree, Luna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Toxic Pesticide Paraquat and Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease

Introduced bipartisan bill to ban toxic pesticide paraquat and protect against Parkinson's disease.

“Vermont just proved a paraquat ban is possible. Now Congress must make it national. This pesticide is already banned in more than 70 countries and linked to Parkinson’s disease, yet EPA has been reviewing its safety since 2022 without finishing the job”

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Pingree, Huffman Demand Answers from Forest Service on Glyphosate Spraying in National Forests

Demanded answers from Forest Service on glyphosate spraying in national forests following investigative reporting.

“Given the recent scientific disputes, retracted studies, and litigation surrounding glyphosate due to serious ecological and health harms, we are deeply concerned by the alleged use of the herbicide and lack of information available regarding current and planned use”

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WATCH: Ranking Member Pingree Slams Republican Cuts to EPA, Arts, Parks, and More While Trump Prioritizes Gilded Vanity Projects in DC

Criticized Republican budget cuts to EPA, arts, and parks while funding Trump vanity projects.

“How is the President paying for all of these vanity projects? While he might claim private fundraising, the real answer has seemed to be raiding national park entrance fees that typically go toward maintenance and stealing funding from the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities”

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Ranking Member Pingree Statement on Court Ordering Removal of Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center

Praised federal court order removing Trump's name from Kennedy Center and blocking its closure.

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Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies, Pingree Announces

Announced three Maine students accepted to U.S. Service Academies through her nominations.

“Earning acceptance to a U.S. Service Academy is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to a student’s scholarship, leadership, character, and commitment to service”

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Statement from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank

Released statement on passing of former Congressman Barney Frank.

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The Dilley immigrant detention facility costs taxpayers millions. The human cost is even higher.

Criticized conditions at Dilley immigrant detention facility and its human costs.

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Federal Judge Orders Olivia Andre’s Release from Dilley, Pingree Announces

Announced federal judge ordered release of detained immigrant Olivia Andre from ICE facility.

“I am overwhelmed with joy and relief that Olivia will finally be released and reunited with her family. Yesterday, I sat with Olivia in Dilley and heard how she struggled through every second of her time in detention.”

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After Oversight Visit, Pingree, House Dems Call for Release of Their Constituents, Closure of Dilley Detention Facility

Called for release of constituent from ICE detention and closure of Dilley facility.

“I came here today for one specific reason and one specific constituent.”

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‘Outrageous and Needlessly Cruel’: Pingree Statement on Kennedy Center Firing Union Members

Criticized Kennedy Center for firing union members.

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Pingree Statement on Governor Janet Mills, Applauds her Leadership and Legacy

Praised Governor Janet Mills' leadership and accomplishments in health care, education, and clean energy.

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‘A Handout to Big Chemical’: On House Floor, Pingree Speaks Out Against Republican Farm Bill

Opposed Republican Farm Bill pesticide liability shield language that preempts state regulatory authority.

“Our amendment to strike the pesticide liability shield sections from the Farm Bill has drawn broad bipartisan support, both within this chamber and across America”

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Pingree Statement on House Passage of Republican Farm Bill

Criticized Republican Farm Bill for failing farmers, cutting food assistance and conservation funding.

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Pingree Blasts Republican Agriculture Funding Bill that Fails Farmers, Families, and Rural America

Criticized Republican agriculture funding bill for cutting nutrition, farmer support, and conservation programs.

“Republicans can say they care about farmers and the health of Americans. But the choices they make in this bill tell a very different story. Our farmers deserve better. Our rural communities deserve better. Families trying to put healthy food on the table deserve better”

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Maine Delegation Demands Answers from USPS for Failing to Pay Rockland Contractor More Than $349,000, Jeopardizing Mail Service for Maine Island Communities

Demanded USPS resolve $349,000 payment dispute with Maine island mail contractor.

“For decades, Penobscot Island Air has helped the USPS deliver essential mail to Maine’s island residents. We urge you to immediately resolve the outstanding back payments and provide clarification on how these payment lapses occurred, as well as how delays can be prevented in the future”

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Pingree, Massie Team Up to Strip Big Chemical Immunity from Farm Bill

Introduced bipartisan amendment to remove chemical company immunity from Farm Bill.

“Big Chemical has spent years trying to buy exactly this kind of protection from Congress: immunity from lawsuits, weaker safeguards, and a federal override of state and local pesticide protections. This Farm Bill would hand it to them on a silver platter”

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WATCH: Ranking Member Pingree Blasts Burgum for Sabotaging Renewable Energy as Gas Prices Soar

Criticized Interior Secretary Burgum for sabotaging renewable energy while gas prices surge.

“All of these dirty deals are to benefit industry. And it’s at the expense of the American people. Americans are now paying an average of $4.04 for a gallon of gas.”

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Pingree Calls on ICE to Release Mainer Indefinitely Detained in Texas Detention Center

Called on ICE to release 19-year-old asylum seeker indefinitely detained in Texas.

“ICE has failed to provide any clear, written explanation for why she alone continues to be detained. This lack of transparency, especially to Ms. Andre and her legal counsel, is unacceptable and indefensible”

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Three Maine Students Accepted to US Service Academies, Pingree Announces

Announced three Maine students accepted to U.S. Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.

“Earning acceptance to a U.S. Service Academy is an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to a student’s hard work, leadership, and commitment to service”

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