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Chellie Pingree

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Chellie Marie Pingree is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during her tenure in Congress. Pingree has been an advocate for sustainable agriculture and has worked to support Maine's fishing and farming communities.

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Jun 19, 2026

It just seems like it would be a horrific time to lose those research capacities and also give up the body of research that we already have.

mainemorningstar.com
Nov 15, 2025

Many of us felt like there was a lot of momentum behind us.

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Jul 22, 2025

The Republicans have now given the president six times the normal amount of money to run the Kennedy Center, carte blanche over who will be on the board, and how different parts of the Kennedy Center − or perhaps the whole Kennedy Center…

usatoday.com
Jul 22, 2025

The Republicans snuck in, I think, something that is slightly divisive, which is renaming one section of the Kennedy Center after a family member of this administration.

usatoday.com
Jul 22, 2025

The Republicans snuck in something that’s slightly divisive, which is renaming one section of the Kennedy Center after a family member of this administration.

nbcnews.com
Feb 10, 2025

The people impacted by this funding freeze are hardworking, rural Americans and small businesses.

newsweek.com
Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 92 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 88 Offered by Mr. Stauber The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 84 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 24, 2024

This amendment eliminates funding for the Council on Environmental Quality. The office is responsible for coordinating the Federal Government's efforts to improve, preserve, and protect Americans' public health and environment. It also…

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Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 83 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 82 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 24, 2024

Section 115 of the Clean Air Act is essential. It enables the United States to work with other nations to address transboundary air pollution. As we saw last year, while Canada was experiencing historic wildfires, that pollution knows no…

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Jul 24, 2024

The Financial Advisory Board supports the EPA's mission to lower the cost and increase investment in environmental and public health protection. Just to be clear about its role, here are some of the activities the board pursues: ways to…

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Jul 24, 2024

This amendment would block an EPA rule that implements a program to further reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter from heavy-duty engines and vehicles across the United States. Both of these pollutants have…

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Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 72 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Illinois The Acting…

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Jul 24, 2024

I certainly hope that the gentleman from Georgia is able to get his road paved. This is the wrong way to go about doing it. I oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

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Jul 24, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Maine is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 0945

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Jul 23, 2024

This amendment seeks to reduce the Fish and Wildlife Service back to fiscal year 2021 levels. The House-based bill already reduces the Service's funding by $144 million, or 8 percent below the enacted level, which would make it impossible…

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Jul 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Huizenga The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 23, 2024

I claim time in opposition, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Maine is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 23, 2024

This amendment would block the EPA from operating its Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The EPA established this office to be the primary liaison between rural and agricultural stakeholders and the agency. It works to find practical…

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Jul 23, 2024

I oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Griffith). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 2220 Amendment No. 41 Offered…

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Jul 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 30 Offered by Mrs. Cammack The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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