The U.S. Coast Guard must be unequivocally clear that the display of Nazi iconography, symbols of racial bigotry and intimidation, and any hate-motivated representations will not be tolerated and must be excised from our nation’s uniformed services.

With this legislation heading to the President’s desk, Congress has fulfilled one of its most important Constitutional responsibilities—providing for our national defense. I’m proud of the bipartisan work Congress has done to support those who serve as well as the Mainers whose

The bill authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for all service members, strengthens support for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with significant investments in infrastructure, and incorporates several amendments I led to expand our defense industrial base, increase apprenticeship opportunities

The National Defense Authorization Act has passed Congress and is set to be signed into law, delivering significant wins for our nation’s service members and for Maine.

I was honored to receive the National Conference of State Legislatures' 2025 Restoring the Balance Award for my work opposing a federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws. As AI and related technologies continue to evolve rapidly, state lawmakers must retain the

It is wonderful news that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced its decision to add Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel for newborn children, following a written request from me and a bipartisan group of nine

Hanukkah demonstrates that light can persist even on the darkest of nights. As we hold the victims of this attack and their families in our hearts, we must stand in solidarity with the global Jewish community against antisemitic hatred in all of its forms.

As Jewish families gather for the first night of Hanukkah—a holiday that symbolizes light in darkness and the resilience of the Jewish people—the horrific antisemitic attack that occurred in Australia weighs heavily on hearts across the world.

Three years ago today, the Respect for Marriage Act, which I proudly co-authored with @SenatorBaldwin, was signed into law. This historic, bipartisan legislation enshrined in federal law that same-sex and interracial marriages must be recognized, providing certainty for couples

“Professional” hardly scratches the surface of everything nurses are and all they do—but it’s an incredibly important label nonetheless. Excluding graduate nursing degrees from the Department of Education’s definition of a “professional degree” is a mistake. At a time when our

My votes today reflect my understanding that two things can be true at once: the Affordable Care Act has proven itself to be unaffordable; it is a broken system that must be fixed—and it cannot be fixed overnight. The families that rely on it now, however, cannot be left facing

Yesterday, I pressed the U.S. Trade Representative on how the tariff on steel and aluminum is driving up costs for Maine’s lobster and blueberry industries, and I urged that these iconic Maine industries be exempted. This follows my written outreach to the Commerce Department

I was proud to accept the 2025 Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS from @GappDc for my advocacy and leadership in protecting the PEPFAR program. We have made significant progress in combating HIV/AIDS thanks to programs like PEPFAR, which has saved an estimated 26 million lives

Today marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor—a day which will live in infamy. As we honor the heroes whose courage and sacrifice shaped the course of history, let us never forget that our freedom comes at a tremendous cost.

This year's National Christmas Tree Lighting Festival included a festive touch from home! Congratulations to the students of Zippel Elementary School in Presque Isle whose ornament designs were selected to decorate Maine’s state tree beside the National Christmas Tree in

In communities across the State of Maine, nurse practitioners and physician assistants deliver high-quality and compassionate care that so many Mainers rely on. But under current law, they aren’t allowed to certify or oversee treatment for federal employees who are injured on the

There is no investment more worthwhile than our nation’s investment in biomedical research.

Growing up in Aroostook County and having worked my first job on a potato farm, I know how important it is to protect Maine’s agricultural heritage—that starts with supporting our farmers. That is why, today, I joined with @chelliepingree, @SenAngusKing, and @RepGolden to