Wednesday - June 10, 2026
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Thursday June 04, 2026 ( 4 items )  

Golden introduces NDAA amendments to protect, strengthen domestic shipbuilding, manufacturing
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden introduces NDAA amendments to protect, strengthen domestic shipbuilding, manufacturing * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced the introduction of three amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would protect domestic shipbuilding and ensure combat boots worn by service members are made in America. The amendments will be considered by the House Arm  more

In line with War Powers Act, Golden votes to constrain military action in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In line with War Powers Act, Golden votes to constrain military action in Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 86, a resolution under the War Powers Act to remove the United States from hostilities against Iran. Golden opposed earlier War Powers resolutions, in recognition that the administration had, to that point, met its obligation  more

Sen. Collins Questions Secretary Marco Rubio on Iran, Gavi Funding
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Sen. Collins Questions Secretary Marco Rubio on Iran, Gavi Funding At a hearing to review the 2027 budget request for the Department of State, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary Marco Rubio on the economic and commercial impacts of the closure of the Straight of Hormuz and the Iran  more

Under King Questioning, Intelligence Nominee Undercuts "Independence" Claims
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Under King Questioning, Intelligence Nominee Undercuts "Independence" Claims * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), questioned an administration nominee on his independence and integrity - stressing that the nation's most significant national security mistakes occur when "biased" information is given to leaders. I  more