Angus King

Recently, Senator King introduced bipartisan legislation to help reduce suicides among veterans by providing free secure firearm storage to veterans.

Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans per capita, Senator King is a staunch advocate for America’s servicemembers and veterans.

Because Congress has enacted no laws authorizing this commemorative work, NPS must take the only course allowed by law: suspend the Section 106 process.

Ten days of public comment cannot discharge that duty.

We oppose this project in the strongest terms and object to execution of the draft Programmatic Agreement.

All told, this year’s defense bill will make our country safer, strengthen our economy, and support the men and women who fight for our freedoms.

As our global community faces some of its greatest challenges, the bill makes important investments – including in Maine people and businesses – that are critical to the safety and security of our country.

For over six decades, Congress has taken a bipartisan approach to ensure that America’s military and defense forces have the training and equipment to carry out their missions and protect our interests at home and abroad. This year, we are…

It is the single most important program in terms of maintaining national security, and putting Mr. Clayton into the department would have eliminated an obstacle for having that happen.

These investments will help communities address local needs, create jobs, and expand economic opportunity for Mainers.

The president’s free to say what he wants.

Leo represents the best Maine has to offer, and it’s a privilege to help preserve his story in the Library of Congress.

The lack of transparency around awards for these beautification projects... threatens the public’s trust and the long-term integrity of our nation’s most beloved public lands.

This loss in revenue for our parks could have devastating effects on the future viability of these public natural treasures.

The American people deserve transparency and a complete explanation of where their money is being directed.

This commonsense approach, making routine healthcare visits to primary care physicians, mental health professionals, and substance use counselors more accessible and cheaper for all Americans, is the first step in supporting the longevity…

The cheapest medical procedure is the one that doesn’t have to happen because the problem was caught early.

Affordable and accessible healthcare is essential to keeping Maine people healthy – it is also a prevention measure that saves taxpayer dollars in the long-run.

This bipartisan legislation helps ensure that disability compensation and survivor benefits keep pace with inflation and continue to provide stability for the men and women who served our country and the families who stand beside them,

These so-called ‘claims sharks’ prey on veterans at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and no one should be allowed to profit by scamming them out of what they've earned,

Our SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would close loopholes, strengthen enforcement, and better protect veterans so they can access the benefits they deserve without being exploited by bad actors.

I’m pleased the Senate has passed this bipartisan legislation to extend the RCHD, and I’ll continue working to ensure rural hospitals in Maine and across the country have the resources they need to serve their communities.

The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act will strengthen access to care in underserved areas while giving hospitals greater financial stability.

But after the party-line passage of the Big Beautiful Bill last year resulted in shuttered hospitals and limited access to care, America’s rural health care providers are fighting to keep their lights on and communities healthy.