Representative Chellie Pingree, Democratic from Maine

Chellie Pingree

Representative · Maine · Democrat

Chellie Pingree

Biography
Chellie Pingree, a former organic farmer and small business owner, has represented Maine's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2009. She is a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture, climate action, and food system reform. Pingree authored legislation to expand local food economies and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where she has championed increased funding for environmental conservation. She brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to Congress, focusing on practical policies that reflect the needs and values of coastal Maine communities.
Education
  • B.A. in Human Ecology, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
    1979
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2009-Present

    Representing Maine's 1st district

  • Member, Maine Senate

    1992–2000

    (Majority Leader, 1996–2000)

  • Member, North Haven Board of Assessors

    1981–87

    (chairwoman, 1982–83)

  • Member, North Haven Planning Board

    1981–91

  • Farmer

  • Businesswoman

Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food39%
Public Lands and Natural Resources20%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Immigration7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Chellie Pingree's record in Congress.

  • Organic Farming Advocacy

    Championed the Organic Agriculture Research Act to boost funding for organic farming research and development.

  • Climate Change Legislation

    Introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act to help U.S. agriculture achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

  • Fisheries Support

    Secured federal disaster relief funding for Maine's lobster and fishing industries affected by regulatory changes and environmental impacts.

  • Rural Broadband Expansion

    Helped obtain federal grants to expand high-speed internet access in rural Maine communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Agriculture

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