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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
King, Hoeven Fight for Potato Farmers, Call for Investigation into Canadian Trade Practices
legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) programs, which help farmers manage financial risk through
King, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Small Farmers from Financial Risk
legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) programs, which help farmers manage financial risk through … diversification, marketing, or conservation practices. TheAgriculture Management Assistance Actwould boost funding for the AMA to $30 million, increase
King, Golden, Collins Demand IRS re-open Bangor and Augusta Tax Assistance Centers
closure of its Augusta and Bangor Tax Assistance Centers (TAC). TACs are physical offices which offer assistance … help navigating technology, or otherwise need in-person assistance. With the Presque Isle TAC having previously been shuttered
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver “Targeted, Data-Driven” Economic Relief for State’s Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
USDA) to ensure that payment rates under the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program fully and accurately … beneficial, it is necessary to ensure that federal assistance reflects on-the-ground conditions. We urge USDA
King, Cramer Introduce Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Earned Benefits
would provide support to veterans in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) applying for the benefits they earned … have served us throughout their careers.” “The Transition Assistance Program, otherwise known
King Grills Defense Nominee on National Guard in Cities, Boat Strikes
questioned Mr. Mark R. Ditlevson, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security … King also pressed the nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity
King, Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Job Training Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and educational assistance benefits. Disabled veterans should never be forced to choose
King Cosponsors Bill to Boost Organic Agriculture
addressing high certification costs and improving technical assistance from existing United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Organic