Chellie Pingree never anticipated a life in politics. Living on the offshore island of North Haven, Maine, she raised her kids and ran a small business. She served on the school board and as the local tax assessor, a job no one else in town wanted. But in 1991, when she was approached about running for State Senate, she jumped at the chance.
Maine continues to endure widespread flooding and damage from the storms on December 18, 2023 and January 10, 2024. If Maine people need emergency assistance, they should dial 911. If Maine people need non-emergency assistance, like information about where to find a warming or charging center, they should call 211, or text their zip code to 898-211.
In recognition of its successful record implementing energy efficiency programs, First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree honored Efficiency Maine in the Congressional Record —highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to help Mainers sw...» Read More about In Congressional Record, Pingree Recognizes Efficiency Maine’s Leadership on Green Energy
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is permanently increasing the automatic extension to expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for eligible non-citizens from 180 days to up to 540 days. Congresswoman Ch...» Read More about Following Push by Pingree, King, and Mills, Homeland Security Permanently Extends Eligible Work Permit Authorizations
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Senator Angus King, and Governor Janet Mills are leading a push to codify the temporary rule granting a 540-day automatic extension to expiring work authorizations for immigrants and asylum seekers. This comes...» Read More about Pingree, King, Mills Lead Push to Extend Immigrant, Asylum Seeker Work Permits as Backlog Threatens Jobs
Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree applauded the state’s updated Four-Year Climate Action Plan, which was released today by Governor Mills, members of her cabinet, and the Maine Climate Council at an event in Bath. Pingree, ...» Read More about Pingree Applauds Maine’s Updated Climate Action Plan
I am working in Congress to curb fast fashion pollution and to find answers to how the fashion industry and federal government can better manage discarded clothing and textile waste.
learn moreSince the beginning of my tenure in Congress, I’ve heard from countless students who feel unsafe at school, parents who fear for their children, and families who’ve suffered devastating losses due to firearms. Gun violence is preventable.
learn moreBy passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, House Democrats stepped up to defend reproductive rights and ensure Constitutional rights aren't limited by income or zip code, but until it passes the Senate, we will be looking to states to stand up for abortion care.
learn moreWith my Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, asylum seekers will no longer be subject to an arbitrary waiting period before applying for work authorization and would be eligible to receive a work permit just 30 days after applying for asylum.
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