If you were impacted by the severe storms and flooding in January, don’t miss these important federal disaster assistance deadlines from SBA and FEMA! ⚠️

Learn more and apply:
SBA.gov/disaster
FEMA.gov/disaster/4764

The #AmericanClimateCorps has opportunities all over the US + in Maine — from restoring+ protecting the Appalachian Trail in Greenville to helping address community-based climate challenges in Rockland. This is an AMAZING way to get involved + help protect our environment😎🌲🌊

Last week I visited Tanbark and Atlantic Sea Farms – two thriving, innovative, and sustainable small businesses owned and operated by women 💪🏻

During #NationalSmallBusinessWeek I urge you to get out and support the local businesses that make Maine so great! 🌿 🛍️ 🐟

“We are intent on holding the polluters accountable.” - Michael Regan, U.S. EPA 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

Farmers were told biosolids were safe and now are dealing with PFAS impacts firsthand. The chemical companies need to be held to account.

The Gulf of Maine is warming at **3 TIMES** the global average. We need climate action NOW to protect the health of our oceans + our coastal communities 🌊🌎apnews.com/article/climat…

Julia Gagnon has the star power to be the next ⁦American Idol⁩! Like all Mainers, I am cheering her on from my couch each week! Go, Julia, go! 💫 pressherald.com/2024/04/28/cum…

ILAP was so proud to present our 2023 Policy Leader Award to Rep. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 last night! For years, Rep. Pingree has championed efforts to help asylum seekers access work permits sooner. It's time to #LetAsylumSeekersWork !

Read more here: pingree.house.gov/news/documents…

Applications for Community Project Funding are now open! The request deadline is April 30

I understand this is a very quick turnaround; unfortunately, House Republicans are allowing just a few days for the application process this year.

More info⤵️
pingree.house.gov/communityproje…

No one does #EarthMonth like the Biden administration! 👏🏻  

These new, sweeping standards will cut air pollution including mercury + protect Maine’s land, water, and the health of our communities 🌎

ICYMI 👇

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction are delivering unprecedented support for climate + resilience priorities 👏🏻🌎🌊

A VERY happy #EarthDay to you too, Mr. President! Thanks to the historic Inflation Reduction Act, **$62 Million** is coming to Maine to boost solar and lower home energy costs! ☀️🌎⚡️

Here are some simple (but effective!) #EarthDay tips to curb your wasted food footprint 🌎♻️🌱

With passage of this overdue defense aid, I hope America can reaffirm our support for Ukraine + commitment to defending democracy abroad. 🇺🇦

my full statement ⤵️

ICYMI: Yesterday I introduced legislation to end most uses of #PFAS “forever chemicals” that harm human health. H.R. 8074 establishes a 10 year phase-out, with exemptions for essential uses (like those with national security & medical uses) to do this thoughtfully & practically.

Maine has been leading the nation in working to combat forever chemical contamination. This new designation by U.S. EPA is a HUGE step forward in ensuring communities like those in Maine are protected from toxic PFAS chemicals 🙌🏻 thehill.com/policy/energy-…

Our Administration has protected more than 26 million acres of lands and waters so far – putting President Biden on track to conserve more lands and waters than any President in history.

I ran into some lovely Mainers today who are in DC supporting Ukraine aid.

The United States must stand against Putin’s war of aggression NOW as the situation in Ukraine has grown even more dire. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸

🚨Attention Maine Veterans, Servicemembers + families🚨 Don’t miss out on expanded VA health care made possible through the #PACTAct . Take advantage of the FREE PACT Act claims clinic on Friday, April 26 in Bangor ⤵️

the potato is and always will be a vegetable! pressherald.com/2024/04/16/veg…

Congratulations, Mackenzie Holmes! You’re making Gorham and all of Maine very proud 👏🏻🏀 Best of luck in Seattle!