Democrat · U.S. Representative for Maine's 1st district
25 sponsored · 626 cosponsored
Age 71 · In office since 2009
Contact their office: (202) 225-6116 · 2354 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website
Of the bills they sponsored: 25 are in committee.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Sep 28
The main purpose of the legislation is to ban the demolition of Presidential memorials.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 16
The bill directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to take appropriate actions to advance textile circularity.
Yes· 2 of 10
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The legislation establishes a national strategy to reduce textile waste and keep textiles in circulation for as long as possible.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
By advancing textile circularity and reducing textile waste in landfills, the bill helps mitigate environmental impacts associated with discarded textiles.
No question was scored the opposite.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Jun 29
H.R. 9528 is known as the People Over Poison Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 29, 2026. The bill aims to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill protects state tort claims related to pesticide labeling and packaging, enhancing consumer and individual legal recourse.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The legislation preserves the authority of states to apply tort laws regarding pesticide labeling and packaging.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?
Pesticide manufacturers and certain businesses may face increased liability under state tort laws.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit · Apr 3
This bill seeks to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It focuses on improving education and technical assistance for agricultural producers and crop insurance providers.
Yes· 2 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill significantly expands the scope of technical assistance and increases funding for agricultural risk management.
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill increases funding limits for technical assistance and provides new risk management areas for agricultural businesses.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?
The bill shifts the focus of technical assistance toward agricultural education rather than traditional schooling.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability · Feb 27
This bill seeks to limit the obligation of certain funds for immigration enforcement.
Yes· 2 of 10
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill requires policies for the secure storage, access, and retention of biometric and surveillance data.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill establishes protections against storing information collected during the exercise of constitutional rights.
The opposite· 2 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts funding for surveillance systems and the hiring of new personnel at ICE, which may impact enforcement capabilities.
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill prohibits the hiring of additional officers, agents, or employees at ICE until a specific report is submitted.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Feb 25
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to return identification documents to individuals when they are released from custody.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill protects immigrants from having their essential identification documents withheld for operational convenience or future enforcement.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to provide a written explanation if a document is being retained.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts the ability of officials to retain documents for anticipated future immigration enforcement actions.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic resolution with 7 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Jan 30
This resolution supports the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer." It aims to recognize and honor the critical role that women play in the agriculture industry.
Yes· 2 of 10
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly seeks to honor, recognize, and empower women in the agricultural industry.
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill celebrates the critical role and contributions of people working in the farming profession.
No question was scored the opposite.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health · Feb 12
This bill seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to authorize the provision of produce prescriptions to veterans.
Yes· 2 of 6
Is this likely to lower what families pay for groceries?
The bill authorizes the provision of produce prescriptions via vouchers or debit cards to help veterans purchase fruits and vegetables.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides direct health and nutritional support to veterans facing chronic diet-related conditions and food insecurity.
No question was scored the opposite.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology · Jan 13
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for States, territories, and Indian Tribes.
Yes· 2 of 15
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides comprehensive relief through compensation, research, infrastructure support, and income replacement for those affected by PFAS.
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill offers direct financial assistance, equipment investment, and marketing support for commercial farm operators.
No question was scored the opposite.
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Oct 17
This resolution supports designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day." The text highlights a global crisis where hundreds of millions of people face hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.
Yes· 2 of 8
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that children suffer most from hunger and expresses a commitment to aiding the malnourished.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution aims to combat global food insecurity which disproportionately affects those in poverty.
No question was scored the opposite.