My Legislative Issues
- November 19, 2010: Lack of support for unemployment benefits 'outrageous'
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Congress not to give up on extending unemployment benefits, which fell …More
- November 5, 2010: With latest jobs report, Pingree calls on Congress to act
Says progress is encouraging, but that Congress needs to refocus on job creation during lame-duck …More
- October 15, 2010: Congresswoman Pingree to support $250 check for seniors
Congress will vote soon to compensate for lack of Social Security increase this yearAs the …More
- September 30, 2010: Service members get extra time to apply for stop-loss payments
Service members who qualify for the payments now have until December 2, 2010, to apply; …More
- September 30, 2010: Maine-style clean elections system urged
Congresswoman Pingree asks Speaker to bring legislation to House floor before end of the year …More
- September 7, 2010: As Maine children head back to school, a push for local lunches
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s “Eat Local Foods Act” would make it easier for schools to buy …More
- August 9, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to vote for legislation to save Maine jobs
Bill also cracks down on foreign corporations abusing tax loophole Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced …More
- August 4, 2010: Speaking out for the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
On July 28th, Congresswoman Pingree spoke on the reform of toxic chemical regulation. Laws …More
- August 4, 2010: Senate passes of extended FMAP funding
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says FMAP extension cracks down on foreign tax loophole Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued …More
- August 2, 2010: Pingree secures investment in composite education center in Brunswick
Says training leads to new jobs in composites industry Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today …More
- July 30, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree outraged over news that insurance companies withholding insurance benefits for fallen soldiers
Report finds that some insurance companies have delayed paying families survivors benefits so they can …More
- July 30, 2010: Pingree provision to collect royalties on spilled oil passes House
Legislation cracks down on oil companies after BP spill Congresswoman Chellie Pingree led the debate …More
- July 28, 2010: Proposal to fund jobs in Kittery and veterans’ care passes House
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says Portsmouth Naval Shipyard a critical “economic engine” in region Video …More
- July 28, 2010: Got health care questions?
It's important all Mainers understand how health care reform affects them. To help clear up …More
- July 27, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree votes against war funding bill
Says U.S. should stop spending $7 billion a month on war in Afghanistan Congresswoman Chellie …More
- July 22, 2010: House passes unemployment insurance extension, sends bill to President
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says checks help families get by and stimulate local economy The House has …More
- July 22, 2010: Pingree joins members of House, Senate to call on Obama to appoint Elizabeth Warren to be consumer financial regulator
Says Warren will “put an end to misleading practices” of big banks, credit card companies Congresswoman …More
- July 22, 2010: Pingree bill keeps food dollars in local communities
Legislation would give schools option to spend food aid on local produce rather than government …More
- July 22, 2010: Over 20,000 people join Chellie Pingree for telephone town hall
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree held a telephone town hall today to talk to Maine people about …More
- July 21, 2010: Telephone town hall tomorrow evening
Constituents can call in to ask about the issues that concern them or just to …More
- July 20, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree welcomes signing of Wall Street reform law
Urges President to appoint Elizabeth Warren to run new consumer protection agencyCongresswoman Chellie Pingree said …More
- July 20, 2010: Bill introduced to help schools buy local food
Legislation helps schools provide healthier meals while supporting local farmers Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced …More
- July 15, 2010: Wall Street Reform passes Congress, goes to President for his signature
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today welcomed Senate passage of the most historic Wall Street reform …More
- July 15, 2010: Flood reform bill amended
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree successfully amended a major flood reform bill that would require the Federal …More
- July 14, 2010: New rules to require health plans to cover preventive services without charging deductible or co-pay
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today that new rules requiring health plans to cover preventive services …More
- July 14, 2010: Major improvements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard targeted for funding
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that a House committee has approved appropriations requests Pingree made …More
- July 12, 2010: Combat veterans to have easier time getting benefits for PTSD
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree pushed Obama Administration to expand benefits Starting this week, veterans in Maine …More
- July 8, 2010: To BP: the meter's running
Go here for more information on why BP should pay royalties on the oil it …More
- July 8, 2010: Federal grant creates jobs and improves public safety in Scarborough
Fire department able to hire four fulltime firefighter/EMTs Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that after years …More
- July 7, 2010: Two major transportation projects in Augusta targeted for funding
Exit 113 restructuring would open access for economic development and airport improvements critical for safety …More
- July 6, 2010: Downeaster rail extension to Brunswick moves forward
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says project will help create jobs this summer for as regional economic …More
- July 6, 2010: Maine herring research program targeted for funding
Project will create jobs for Maine fishermen and lobstermen to get critical information on the …More
- July 1, 2010: Extended unemployment benefits pass House; still blocked in Senate
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today voted to extend critical unemployment benefits, saying the checks stimulate local …More
- July 1, 2010: VIDEO: Pingree votes to stop funding for war in Afghanistan
Emergency funding bill saves jobs of 662 teachers statewide Congresswoman Chellie Pingree voted against …More
- June 29, 2010: Video: We need an exit strategy for Afghanistan
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree appears on 'Hardball' to make a case for having a clear plan …More
- June 29, 2010: VIDEO: Child Nutrition Act Forum
Watch a short video with highlights from a forum hosted by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree on …More
- June 23, 2010: Talking oil spill on MSNBC
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says BP should pay the American people for every gallon of oil …More
- June 23, 2010: Tougher tobacco laws critical for Maine's fight against teen smoking
New laws take effect as state reports increase in teen smoking As Maine sees teen smoking …More
- June 21, 2010: Calling on Congress to hold BP accountable
Says company owes American people Sign up for my e-newsletter Keep up to date on …More
- June 17, 2010: Small business lending bill passes
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree leads fight for small businessA bill that would make it easier for …More
- June 17, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree questions top military general on Afghanistan
Tells General David Petraeus continued military operations not making America safer Congresswoman Chellie Pingree challenged …More
- June 17, 2010: Regulators urged to move forward on increasing fish limits
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Obama Administration to increase catch limits on pollack as Maine fishermen …More
- June 16, 2010: What we need for financial reform
Pingree also tells Congressional leaders to rein in derivative trading Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has told …More
- June 16, 2010: Reaction to President Obama's speech to the nation
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement in reaction to the President’s speech tonight: Everyone agrees …More
- June 14, 2010: Secretary of Energy Steven Chu visits University of Maine
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree tells secretary that Maine’s marine experience makes it a natural fit for …More
- June 14, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree introduces legislation to collect royalties on spilled oil
Says BP owes taxpayers for oil spilled into Gulf Gulf Oil Spill: How you …More
- June 10, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree congratulates Westbrook School Department on energy award
School department wins Maine’s Hastings Award for excellence in energy efficiency Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree congratulated …More
- June 10, 2010: Deepwater oil drill ship due in Maine for repairs
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says skills to repair Stena Forth can also be used to develop …More
- June 9, 2010: 'Doughnut hole' checks on the way to Medicare recipients
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree warns seniors to beware of scams Beginning this week, thousands of Maine seniors …More
- June 8, 2010: Pingree critical of Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance
Says decision has no impact on her proposal for national clean elections system Congresswoman Chellie Pingree …More
- June 8, 2010: Fight over F35 jet engine continues
Maine jobs at stake if funding is continued Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today she plans to …More
- May 28, 2010: Commissary, Exchange in Brunswick gets 6-month reprieve in defense bill
Proposal by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree passes House The Commissary and Exchange at the Brunswick Naval Air …More
- May 28, 2010: Pingree votes to end "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
Amendment to major defense bill passes House Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said tonight that a House …More
- May 28, 2010: Crack-down on airline baggage fees
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree backs bill to require disclosure, accountability Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said yesterday that airlines …More
- May 28, 2010: Disappointment on F-35 Alternate Engine Funding
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement after the defeat in the U.S. House of …More
- May 28, 2010: Guard, Reserve personnel get important new protections in Defense Bill passed by House
Provision written by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree requires benefits counseling Today the House passed the …More
- May 28, 2010: School lunch and nutrition subject of discussion in Buxton
Mainers can submit questions about child nutrition online for Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Obama Administration …More
- May 27, 2010: Royalties from spilled oil should help clean energy projects
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says proposal would “level the playing field” for clean energyCongresswoman Chellie Pingree …More
- May 26, 2010: VIDEO: Job-creating legislation
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- May 26, 2010: Pingree fights to end wasteful program for jet engine, redirect funding to troops, deficit reduction
Congresswoman Pingree’s proposed amendment would cut half a billion dollars for “alternative” engine program Congresswoman …More
- May 25, 2010:
Health Care Reform Read about my position and work on health care reform » 10 …More
- May 24, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree sponsors amendment to protect Maine jobs
Legislation would cut spending for an alternative to a fighter jet engine already being made …More
- May 21, 2010: Pingree secures funding to protect troops, create Maine jobs
Maine company already producing lightweight ballistic blast shields for soldiers developed at University of Maine …More
- May 20, 2010: Shea-Porter, Pingree Secure Funding for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Improvements will help yard be more competitive and efficient Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter and Chellie Pingree, …More
- May 18, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls on BP to tell the truth about oil spill
Pingree co-sponsors bill creating independent commission to investigate Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today she’s frustrated with …More
- May 17, 2010: Representatives Michaud and Pingree propose bill to save Commissary/Exchange in the Brunswick area
Say active duty military personnel & retirees deserve access to services after Naval Air Station …More
- May 13, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree leads efforts to preserve critical jobs in Maine
Loss of federal assistance would lead to cuts for teachers and other critical services Congresswoman …More
- May 11, 2010: Retiring Guard and Reserve members should be briefed on benefits
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Introduces legislation requiring Department of Defense to explain benefits to all personnel …More
- May 6, 2010: 2011 Appropriations Requests
Participate in my new open and transparent appropriations process: watch videos and comment on federal …More
- May 6, 2010: "Cash for Caulkers" will create jobs, save Maine families money
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree co-sponsors proposal that provides significant rebates to homeowners who weatherize Congresswoman Chellie …More
- April 29, 2010: Maine families, businesses already benefiting from health care reform
Insurance companies agree to implement reforms ahead of schedule Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today said Maine families …More
- April 27, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree votes to stop Congressional pay raise
Says now is no time for Congress to get a raise Congresswoman Chellie Pingree voted today …More
- April 21, 2010: Young adults can stay on parent's insurance plan this summer
Growing list of insurance companies agrees to voluntarily provide coverageCongresswoman Chellie Pingree today welcomed the …More
- April 21, 2010: Legislation will strengthen health services for veterans
Improves services for veterans in rural areas and expands coverage for women in uniform Veterans …More
- April 20, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls for closing the wage gap on Equal Pay Day
Wage gap between men and women an issue for working families in tough economic times …More
- April 20, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls for crack down on Wall Street
Says big banks have damaged American economy Chellie speaks on the House floor on need …More
- March 24, 2010: Augusta to make major safety improvements at airport
Runway barriers will protect airline passengers, city’s busy roadways Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced that …More
- March 24, 2010: House passes legislation to protect jobs, fight veteran homelessness and foreclosures
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree supports programs to create jobs, provide more economic security for veterans Congresswoman …More
- March 24, 2010: Program introduced to create jobs for Maine fishermen
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree this week introduced legislation that would create jobs for Maine fishermen, invest …More
- March 23, 2010: President signs historic health-care reform
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, State Representative Sharon Treat watch President Obama sign legislation to crack down …More
- March 22, 2010: Bangor Troop Greeters welcome their millionth service member
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree made the following statement on the Bangor Troop Greeters welcoming their millionth …More
- March 21, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree votes for historic health care reform
Reform will strengthen Medicare, reduce costs for seniors, crack down on insurance companies Chellie talks …More
- March 21, 2010: A call for reform
Congresswoman Pingree reads from letters from Maine people asking her to vote for reform …More
- March 19, 2010: House passes critical legislation to protect Maine shellfish industry
Red tide threatens the livelihood of thousands of shellfish harvesters along the Maine coast …More
- March 19, 2010: Department of Veterans Affairs changes ruling on presumptive illnesses
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree applauds the proposed rule, which will make it much easier for Persian …More
- March 19, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to vote for health care reform
Legislation to improve coverage for seniors, small business and individuals Chellie talks about vital provisions …More
- March 18, 2010: Boothbay Harbor to improve and update sewer system
Department of Agriculture to help town rebuild two aging sewage pumping stations Congresswoman Chellie …More
- March 18, 2010: Global bluefin tuna export ban rejected
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says current conservation efforts should be allowed to work Congresswoman Chellie Pingree …More
- March 17, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree applauds job-creating legislation
Passing Senate, bill offers tax exemptions for businesses that put the unemployed back to work Today …More
- March 12, 2010: House passes critical legislation to protect Maine shellfish industry
Red tide threatens the livelihood of thousands of shellfish harvesters along the Maine coast …More
- March 4, 2010: Message to Department of Veterans Affairs: issue emergency checks
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says delays in GI Bill education payments causing undue hardship to veterans …More
- March 3, 2010: A call for Senate to end 'silent filibuster'
Aid for firefighters, students, and more: check out the growing list of important legislation …More
- March 3, 2010: No special protections for insurance companies
Chellie speaking about Maine's Anthem rates increases on the House floor. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree …More
- March 1, 2010: Taking on prescription drug prices
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree introduces bill to force big drug companies to negotiate on prices, saving …More
- March 1, 2010: Video: Afghanistan War Powers Resolution
Sign up for my e-newsletter Keep up to date on this issue and other …More
- February 24, 2010: No special protections for insurance companies
On House floor, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree uses Anthem in Maine as example for need to …More
- February 12, 2010: Legislative leaders call for investigation into Anthem rate increases
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joins Maine Legislative leaders to call for investigation into "outrageous" rate increases Congresswoman …More
- February 12, 2010: Stimulus funds to train hundreds of Mainers for healthcare jobs
Programs will train health care workers, improve health information technology, cut medical costs Congresswoman Chellie today …More
- February 2, 2010: On Fox News to support repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
If you have trouble viewing this video, click here. …More
- January 27, 2010: VIDEO: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's statement on State of the Union speech
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement following the President’s State of the Union speech: …More
- January 27, 2010: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree leads renewed effort for public option
Says measure would give insurance companies competition and reduce deficit. Writes to Senate Majority Leader …More
- January 18, 2010: Supporting our firefighters
Federal grants have made important invests in Maine's firefighters and our safety (the following column …More
- December 18, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree introduces bill to ban toxic flame retardant
After bill is introduced, chemical companies agree to voluntarily stop making DecaBDE Pingree announced …More
- December 1, 2009: Homebuyer tax credit extension to take effect today
Legislation extends credit for five more months, expands number of eligible buyersBeginning today, Maine homebuyers …More
- November 9, 2009: President Obama re-Tweets Chellie!
President Barack Obama reposted a "Tweet" made by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree after the House passed …More
- November 9, 2009: Casting a historic vote for Maine and the nation
Media coverage of Congresswoman Pingree's healthcare reform vote. …More
- November 9, 2009: Welcome home
Constituents gather at the Portland Jetport on November 8 to welcome home Congresswoman Chellie Pingree …More
- October 30, 2009: House passes legislation to help small businesses
Bill to increase investment, other resources for small businesses passes House Congresswoman Chellie Pingree managed the …More
- October 23, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree amends Coast Guard legislation to help Portland research facility and local Coast Guard
Amendment paves the way for transfer of land to Gulf of Maine Research Institute in …More
- October 22, 2009: Protecting our working waterfronts
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree testifies on the House floor in support of a bill to protect …More
- October 20, 2009: Congress holds hearing on working waterfront bill
Hear the congresswoman speak on the House floor Rep. Chellie Pingree’s legislation would help …More
- September 24, 2009: Legislation to protect seniors from Medicare premium increase passes U.S. House
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree votes to block increase, protecting Social Security recipients from fee increase Congresswoman …More
- September 22, 2009: Health care reform
People talk to me about health care more than any other issue. I often say …More
- September 9, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree gives statement on President Obama's address to Congress
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement about President Obama’s address to a joint session …More
- July 30, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree call for national campaign finance reform
Both testify before Congressional committee in favor of proposal to create a national public finance …More
- July 22, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges passage of health care reform
“We cannot afford to wait”Congresswoman Chellie Pingree made the following remarks on the floor of …More
- July 17, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree meets with Obama to discuss health care
Pingree joins freshman House members at White House meeting Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined her freshmen …More
- July 14, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree applauds health care reform proposal
House Committees Introduce Historic Health Care ReformCongresswoman Chellie Pingree applauded historic legislation announced today by …More
- July 10, 2009: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree leads debate on bill providing military and veterans funding
Historic bill increases support for veterans, makes VA funding more predictable Pingree speaks on House …More
- June 16, 2009: Statement to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces
The Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces today approved its portion of the National Defense …More
- May 15, 2009: New Recovery Act guides released
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has released two new guides to help Mainer's navigate the American Reinvestment …More