Congresswoman Chellie Pingree

Representing the 1st District of Maine

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Congressional App Challenge

High school students from Maine's 1st District are encouraged to develop and submit their apps for the 2016 Congressional App Challenge.
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Sitting in to demand action on gun violence

Congresswoman Pingree joined her Democratic colleagues for a 24-hour sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun control legislation
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Introducing legislation to address food waste

40% of food in this country goes to waste, while 50 million families go hungry. Learn about Congresswoman Pingree's plan to significantly cut both numbers.
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Preserving working waterfronts

Congresswoman Pingree has introduced legislation to help Maine communities protect the working waterfronts that are critical to state's economy.

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Congresswoman Pingree responds to Governor LePage’s statement on student voting

Nov 7, 2016

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following response to Governor Paul LePage’s statement today on student voting in Maine.

Pentagon will stop seeking repayments of bonuses to California Guardsmen

Oct 26, 2016

National Guard members
(Photo courtesy of National Guard via flickr)

New National Wildlife Refuge in Maine approved

Oct 25, 2016

Grand Thicket NWR species

Collins, King, Pingree Call on Army Corps of Engineers to Fund York Harbor, Saco River Dredging Projects

Oct 19, 2016

Dredging operation

Maine Congressional Delegation Responds to EU Committee’s Dismissal of Proposed Lobster Ban

Oct 14, 2016

lobster victory

Congresswoman Pingree and Cultivating Community announce investments to grow refugee and immigrant farm businesses

Oct 6, 2016

Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Cultivating Community announced two USDA grants to expand initiatives helping refugees and immigrants in Maine launch and strengthen farm businesses.

New $20 million loan program will be economic boost to rural Maine communities

Oct 6, 2016

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said this morning that rural Maine communities will benefit from $20 million in USDA loans to provide financing for economic development projects throughout the state. With USDA Rural Development funding, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) will invest in community projects like health care facilities, childcare centers and schools.