King Secures Confirmation that Whistleblowers Protections Remain Intact at the VA
secured agreement from Michael Tierney, Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Accountability
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King Cosponsors Bill to Protect Veterans From Scams, Exploitation
would clarify that only accredited individuals can assist veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit claims, reinstating … unaccredited agents who charge veterans extortionate fees for assistance with VA disability claims—a service provided for free
Under King Questioning, Intelligence Nominee Undercuts “Independence” Claims
nomination of Mr. Michael Vance to be Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research (I&R), Vance
King, Colleagues Secure Probe into Flawed, Misleading Tax Filing Program
effort to offer free direct online tax filing assistance to taxpayers without private company involvement. GAO previously evaluated … modernization, and taxpayer services like free tax-payer assistance. In December last year, Senator King urged the Trump
King Highlights Maine Resident, Retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer in Memorial Day Episode of ‘Answering the Call’
overseeing the safety of emergency responders. He also assisted with the anthrax response in Washington, D.C and assisted
Senator Collins, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Workforce Training and Business Partnerships
transportation, and guidance in accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The legislation has been endorsed by AdvanceCTE
King: Outsourcing Shipbuilding to Asia “Worst Idea Since the Red Sox Traded Babe Ruth”
also strongly urged Mr. Frederick J. Stefany, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition
To Help Veterans Better Handle Inflation, King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Provide Annual Cost-of-Living Increase
VSOs), or other organizations, to participate in Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes to help transitioning servicemembers file Benefits
Seeking to Help More Americans Lower Their Energy Bills, Senators Collins, Reed Urge Administration to Release Weatherization Aid
million across the country for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and $66 million for the State Energy Program
Togus VA Police Positions Still Under Review, Not Cut
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), King asked VA Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration Mark Engelbaum about
Senator Collins Visits Mid-Maine Technical Center
track to earn their certified nursing assistant credentials before graduating, helping meet the pressing needs of Maine
King to Hegseth - “Why Are We Abandoning Ukraine?”
widespread American support for continued financial and military assistance. In the annual SASC committee hearing
King, Colleagues Raise Concerns about U.S. Forest Service Reorganization, Cuts to Services
performing world-class forestry research, and delivering forestry assistance to improve the management of the more than … performing world-class forestry research, and delivering forestry assistance to improve the management of the more than
Senator Collins Announces Release of More than $4.3 Million in Additional Federal Home Heating Aid for Mainers
million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding has been released, with $4,375,915 being … winter. Nationwide, an estimated 6.2 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP last year
To Fight Robocalls, King Cosponsors Legislation to Step Up Penalties
long-held requirements for unwanted telemarketing calls to assist telemarketers and sellers in complying with the rules
Senators Collins, Reed, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Group Urging OMB to Release Remaining LIHEAP Funds
million in remaining Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds that Congress delivered in Fiscal Year … year, nearly six million households nationwide received LIHEAP assistance. “As the main federal program that helps low-income
Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King’s Mental Care Legislation
VSOs), or other organizations, to participate in Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes to help transitioning servicemembers file Benefits
King, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Tax Enforcement Services Against High Dollar Tax Dodgers
modernization, and taxpayer services like free tax-payer assistance – and is expected to pay for itself several times
Senators Collins, King Urge NOAA to Reconsider Ropeless Gear Mandate for Maine Lobstermen
stakeholders. In a letter to Eugenio Piñero Soler, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Marine Fisheries Service
Collins, King Raise Ropeless Gear Concerns to Federal Policymakers
stakeholders. In a letter to Eugenio Piñero Soler, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Marine Fisheries Service … fishery. The regulatory pause language included funding to assist with gear modification and configuration, improve scientific understanding
Senator Collins Receives Justice Award from the American Bar Association
publicly funded nonprofit that provides quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. “The American Bar Association sets … funding that supports important efforts to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals.” Last year, the President
King, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Fisheries
FICA) which would allow businesses that provide direct assistance to fishing operations—like gear producers or cold storage … loggers. The American Seafood Competitiveness Act includes the assistance programs from FICA in addition to the other proposed
King, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Provide Mental Health Services to Incarcerated Veterans
incarcerated veterans. The Get Justice-Involved Veterans Behavioral Assistance and Care for Key Health Outcomes to Maintain Empowerment … VSOs), or other organizations, to participate in Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes to help transitioning servicemembers file Benefits
Senators Collins, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Connect Retired Government Laboratory Animals with Loving Homes
done and eagerly stand ready to assist in the process,”said John Ramer, Executive Director at the nonprofit
King, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Reverse Course on New Policy Limiting Path to Homeownership
process,” the Senators concluded. The 502 loan program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe … housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. The amount