it took the violent breach of the Capitol on January 6th to really shine a spotlight on how urgent the need for reform was.

Do you feel that the Electoral Reform Act adequately deals with the rogue Governor problem of a Governor who basically refuses to certify?

There are those who assert, and apparently we now have three justices--Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch--who appear to accept this independent Legislature theory.

I think the Reform Act does not need to address this subject because there are legal remedies in place at the state level.

The core concept is the peaceful transfer of power.

I am worried about the implications of the so-called independent Legislature theory.

It is one that I hope that we can resolve quickly. Again, it should be on an entirely bipartisan basis.

the bill that we have introduced, the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, will help ensure that electoral votes totaled by Congress accurately reflect each state's popular vote for President and Vice…

I rise today to join in the introduction of the Reproductive Freedom for All Act, a bipartisan bill that would ensure the right of women to make certain reproductive choices without undue government interference. I support a woman's right…

the existing DEA lab testing requirements plus the 10 year ban on people with drug-related felony convictions receiving a hemp license basically treat hemp like a schedule I drug, which is ridiculous in my mind.

the opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people, with record numbers of both Mainers and Americans lost in 2021. While many perceive the face of opioid addiction as young, the epidemic harms older adults as well. In…

I, too, want to salute all of the members of our group who worked so hard over many months. As is always the case when you delve into a complicated issue, it turns out that there are far more nuances and complexities than you would think…

I am pleased to join my close friend and dear colleague Senator Manchin in introducing bipartisan legislation to reform the archaic and ambiguous Electoral Count Act of 1887, the important law that governs how Congress tallies each State's…

I ask that the scheduled vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Wang nomination?

Don't you think the American people have a right to know who is trying to influence their position on policy or on elections?

I would argue that we have what he proposed, except we do not have the disclosure.

What is the difference? How do I tell my person--that they are there have to be disclosed, but a billionaire in California who is trying to buy a Maine Senate seat does not have to be disclosed.

If we can better draw the line, if we can make the definition tighter, do I understand you to say that you have no objection to the revelation of the identity of donors, to clearly what we would all agree would be political advocacy of a…