Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Pingree introduced the Stop ICE Intimidation Act to demand transparency and accountability for the Department of Homeland Security’s use of facial recognition, iris-scanning technology, and other invasive surveillance tools.
Context: The source describes this as an introduced bill, not enacted law.
Pingree cosponsored several bills aimed at protecting ratepayers and requiring data centers to cover the costs they impose on the electric grid. The bills also seek to encourage clean energy and efficiency and reduce pollution.
Context: The passage names the Power for the People Act, SHIELD Act, Clean Cloud Act, and Energy Bills Relief Act; it does not assign each listed goal to a specific bill.
Pingree cosponsored the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which would pause new AI data center construction and major expansions until Congress establishes safeguards. The proposed safeguards address safety reviews, utility costs, environmental harms, community approval, labor standards, and AI’s economic effects.
Context: The moratorium is a proposed measure she cosponsored, not a statement that a pause is in effect.
Pingree supports an independent federal review and testing process for the most powerful AI models before release. She also supports enforceable safety standards, incident reporting, regular audits, and protections for employees who report dangers or violations.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Pingree supports strengthening Social Security without reducing benefits.
Context: No specific policy mechanism is identified.
Pingree opposes cuts to Medicare benefits and medical care for retirees. She vows to fight proposals that would reduce those benefits.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Chellie Pingree supports strong net neutrality policies and opposes efforts by large broadband providers to create slower and faster lanes on the Internet. She says she will continue to oppose those efforts to preserve the Internet as an open exchange of information.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Chellie Pingree supports bold action to make the United States carbon neutral by 2050. She presents that target as necessary to avoid a major, irreversible climate catastrophe.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.