Chellie Pingree

Their testimony will help Congress write a new Farm Bill, rural and agriculture policy legislation that's written roughly every five years.

As the U.S. House of Representatives drafts its 2024 budget, Rep. Chellie Pingree says she's alarmed by dramatic cuts proposed for environmental programs.

The bill would cut the statutory work permit wait period from 180 days to 30 days.

Among those attending the United Nations climate summit in Egypt is Maine's 1st District congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

Democratic First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Republican challenger Ed Thelander sparred Wednesday night over the fate of the lobster industry, abortion, immigration and the invasion of Ukraine during a debate sponsored by Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald.

The Mills administration says it wants Congress to defer action on a bill from Rep. Jared Golden, and instead give the state time to negotiate its own compromise with Maine tribes.

Members of Maine's congressional delegation reacted with horror to the school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead. But with Congress seemingly locked in partisan gridlock over gun issues, members were unclear whether this latest mass shooting will change any of the political dynamics in Washington.

Pingree called the Biden Administration's plan to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians an important step.

Members of Maine's delegation say they're supportive of President Joe Biden's decision to issue an initial round of sanctions against Russia for sending troops into parts of Ukraine.