Rep. Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Maine's 1st district

25 sponsored · 613 cosponsored

In the House since 2009

Age 71

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.

In committee25 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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.

Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Environmental Protection119-HR-10454

Textile Waste Reduction Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

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?+6The 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?+5By advancing textile circularity and reducing textile waste in landfills, the bill helps mitigate environmental impacts associated with discarded textiles.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Environmental Protection119-HR-9528

People Over Poison Act

Introduced in the House · Jun 29

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 leave more decisions to the states?+6The legislation preserves the authority of states to apply tort laws regarding pesticide labeling and packaging.
  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6The bill protects state tort claims related to pesticide labeling and packaging, enhancing consumer and individual legal recourse.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3Pesticide manufacturers and certain businesses may face increased liability under state tort laws.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Agriculture and Food119-HR-7947

Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Mar 16

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?+8The bill significantly expands the scope of technical assistance and increases funding for agricultural risk management.
  • Would business owners be better off under this?+7The 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?-1The bill shifts the focus of technical assistance toward agricultural education rather than traditional schooling.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Immigration119-HR-7743

Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Feb 26

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?+7The bill requires policies for the secure storage, access, and retention of biometric and surveillance data.
  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7The 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?-6The 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?-5The bill prohibits the hiring of additional officers, agents, or employees at ICE until a specific report is submitted.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Immigration119-HR-7708

PAPERS Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Feb 25

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?+5The 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?+4The bill requires the Secretary to provide a written explanation if a document is being retained.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-1The bill restricts the ability of officials to retain documents for anticipated future immigration enforcement actions.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Agriculture and Food119-HRES-1027

Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

Introduced in the House · Jan 30

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?+5The resolution explicitly seeks to honor, recognize, and empower women in the agricultural industry.
  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3The bill celebrates the critical role and contributions of people working in the farming profession.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-7267

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Introduced in the House · Jan 27

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?+10The 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?+7The bill provides direct health and nutritional support to veterans facing chronic diet-related conditions and food insecurity.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
Agriculture and Food119-HR-6476

Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act

Introduced in the House · Dec 4

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?+6The 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?+5The bill offers direct financial assistance, equipment investment, and marketing support for commercial farm operators.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pingree
Democrat
International Affairs119-HRES-817

Supporting the designation of October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day".

Introduced in the House · Oct 17

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?+2The 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?+2The resolution aims to combat global food insecurity which disproportionately affects those in poverty.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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