Last night, I signed @RepFletcher's Discharge Petition to force a vote on the Right to Contraception Act.
All Americans have a right to decide for themselves whether, how and when to grow their families. The Supreme Court recognized the right to contraception in the ‘60s. But
Proud dad. Resident of Lewiston. Raised in Leeds and trained in the Marines. U.S. Congressman putting Mainers first.
Joined January 2019
- I just voted against the GOP's partisan ICE/CBP reconciliation bill. I support the men and women who enforce our nation’s immigration laws, but this partisan spending bill is irresponsible and unnecessary. Last year, Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security a huge
- My statement in support of tonight's War Powers resolution — just passed in the House – to constrain military action in Iran:
- American military spending should support Americans’ jobs — not only out of a sense of patriotism, but to secure supply chains and ensure the United States reaps the innovation benefits that a strong manufacturing base provides. That's why I'm submitting amendments to NDAA that
- Memorial Day is a time to remember the fallen. The weight of their sacrifice is measured not only by their final acts of service and heroism, but in the years of life these brave service members gave up when they paid the ultimate price for our country. The thanks we can offer
- Ours is the most rural congressional district east of the Mississippi River. Without our rural hospitals, many Mainers would have to travel long distances, sometimes hours away, to get the care they need. The hospitals in Ellsworth and Presque Isle are essential, but face the
- Maine bans foreign funding in our elections. It’s time the rest of the country caught up. Good news on that front: Last week, the House Administration Committee unanimously approved my bill with @RepBrianFitz to ban foreign funding in state and local elections nationwide. Next
- There is no braver man than one who runs toward the danger to protect others. Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross was a hero who died far too young in the line of duty, confronting the blaze at the Robbins Lumber mill so that others could be safe. May he rest in peace. I am keeping
- I’m aware of the fire and explosion in Searsmont. As my team and I seek out more information, I am praying for the safety and well-being of first responders and everyone else on-site. I ask locals to follow law enforcement instructions, and to look to official channels and
- In case you missed it: I look forward to supporting the next clean war powers resolution that hits the floor.
- Every Mainer knows that Bath-built is best-built. Now the Navy wants Congress's approval to offshore American shipbuilding jobs. I'll never support building our fleet with foreign labor on foreign soil.
00:00 - My prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Maine Warden Joshua Tibbetts, who died today in a tragic plane crash. As we continue to commemorate Police Week in Maine and in DC, we will honor his sacrifice and his years of service to his community and his state. May






