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Civic Dashboard<\/h1>\n

Track legislation, connect with your elected officials, and navigate your state<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and federal<\/a><\/strong><\/span> government.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Federal Government<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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BILLS<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0MEMBERS OF CONGRESS<\/a>\u00a0| CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES<\/a>|
<\/span>FEDERAL AGENCIES<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|<\/span>BRANCHES OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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President<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"Joseph R. Biden (D)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on Jan. 20, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/em>(202) 456-1111 or (202) 456-1414
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Vice President<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"Kamala Harris (D)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President and the first woman and first Black and Asian American to hold this position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(202) 456-1111 or (202) 456-1414
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U.S. Senators<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Susan Collins (R) <\/strong><\/a>is Maine’s senior senator and has served in the Senate since 1996. She is chair of the Special Committee on Aging<\/a> and is a member of 3 committees:\u00a0Intelligence<\/a>, Appropriations<\/a>, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| <\/b>Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

District offices<\/strong><\/span>: Augusta: (207) 622-8414; Bangor: (207) 945-0417; Biddeford: (207) 283-1101; Caribou: (207) 493-7873; Lewiston: (207) 784-6969; Portland: (207) 780-3575; or DC (202) 224-2523<\/span>
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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Angus King, Jr. (I)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is Maine’s junior senator and has served in the Senate since\u00a02013. He serves on 4 committees:\u00a0Intelligence<\/a>, Armed Services<\/a>, Energy & Natural Resources<\/a>, and Rules & Administration<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n


District offices<\/strong>: Augusta: (207) 622-8292; Bangor: (207) 945-8000; Biddeford: (207) 352-5216; Presque Isle: (207) 764-5124; DC: (202) 224-5344<\/span><\/p>\n

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U.S. Representatives\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Chellie Pingree (D)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has represented Maine’s First Congressional district (CD1)<\/a> since 2009. She is the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies<\/a>, a powerful position that oversees discretionary spending for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, US Forest Service, and several agencies related to the arts and humanities. She also serves on the House Agricultural Committee<\/a> and the House Appropriations subcommittees on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, & Related Committees,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Email<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| <\/strong>Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

District offices<\/strong>: Portland: (207) 774-5019; Waterville: (207) 873-5713, DC: (202) 225-6116.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jared Golden (D)<\/strong><\/a> has represented Maine’s Second Congressional district (CD2)<\/a> since 2019. He serves on the Small Business Committee<\/a>, where he is Chair of the Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development<\/a> and a member of the Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee<\/a>. He also serves on the Armed Services Committee,<\/a> where he sits on the subcommittees for Seapower & Projection Forces<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Tactical Air & Land Forces.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Email<\/a>\u00a0| Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| <\/strong>Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

District offices:<\/strong> Bangor: (207) 249-7400; Caribou: (207) 492-6009; Lewiston: (207) 241-6767; D.C.: (202) 225-6306.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I…<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find out about Congressional committee hearings?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Every committee in Congress<\/a> <\/strong>has a website that includes schedules and, more importantly, contact information for staff. Committee staff can help you figure out where specific legislation is in the review and approval process and connect you with others who can help you track bills. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Learn all there is to know about federal government? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] There may not be one place to find all that info, but<\/span> Civics 101<\/a><\/strong> comes close. Learn how a bill becomes a law, how a president is impeached, and how to summit a public comment on this podcast.<\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Learn what the Civics 101 podcast doesn’t cover? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] The<\/span> House<\/a><\/strong> library staffers are friendly, almost always answer the phone of the first ring, and know A LOT about Congress. \u00a0And the<\/span> Senate Virtual Reference Desk<\/a><\/strong> is a national treasure. Visit USA.gov for information on the different branches of government<\/strong> <\/a>and a list of all\u00a0federal agencies<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Email my MoC from my phone?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Resistbot<\/b><\/a> sends letters to your governor, the president, and members of Congress, all from your phone. The letters are sent to your MoC via email, or you can send by fax or snail mail.<\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find members of Congress from other states?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] A complete list of all senators and representatives can be found on Gov.com<\/strong><\/a>. 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[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find a copy of the U.S. Constitution?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Read the Constitution and other founding documents of our country on the National Archives<\/strong> <\/a>website. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|27px|0px” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider color=”#00417f” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”3.12.2″ height=”0px” custom_margin=”16px|||”]<\/p>\n

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Maine Government<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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BILLS<\/a> |<\/span>\u00a0REPRESENTATIVES<\/a><\/span> | SENATORS<\/a>\u00a0|<\/span>\u00a0LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES<\/a>\u00a0
STATE AGENCIES<\/a> |<\/span> BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT<\/a><\/p>\n

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Governor<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"Janet T. Mills (D)<\/strong><\/a>
Janet Mills was sworn in as Maine’s 75th governor on Jan. 2, 2019. She is the first woman to hold this position.<\/span><\/p>\n

207-287-3531<\/span>
Email<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Maine House of Representatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"There are 151 representatives in the Maine House<\/a>, which is led by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D).<\/span><\/p>\n

2 State House Station<\/span>
Augusta, ME 04333
<\/em>(207) 287-1400<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maine Senate<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"There are 35 senators in the Maine Senate, which is led by Senate President Troy Jackson (D).<\/span><\/p>\n

3 State House Station<\/span>
Augusta ME, 04333<\/span>
(207) 287-1540<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I…<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#00417f” open_toggle_background_color=”#efb217″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#efb217″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00417f” _builder_version=”3.0.89″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Look up a bill?” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]You can look up any bill that has been introduced into the Legislature on the Maine Legislature web site<\/a><\/strong>, by searching by the bill number, the sponsor’s name, or the bill title
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Easily track state legislation? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]Sign up to receive email alerts on House and Senate calendars, legislation status, public hearings dates, and more through the<\/span> Maine Legislature Mailing List<\/a><\/strong>. Several organizations also track certain legislative issues pending in the Maine Legislature, including\u00a0Demand the Vote\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>(elections and voting), ACLU of Maine<\/a><\/strong> (civil rights), Natural Resources Council of Maine<\/a><\/strong> (environmental), Maine Family Planning<\/strong><\/a> (reproductive rights), and Consumers for Affordable Health Care<\/strong><\/a> (health care). Know of a state legislative tracker we should add to the list? Email us at suitupmaine@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find out how my legislators voted on a bill? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Check the websites for the\u00a0<\/span>House Roll Call<\/a> <\/strong>and <\/span>Senate Roll Call.<\/a><\/strong> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find out on which committees my legislators serve?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] A list of Joint Standing Committees<\/a><\/strong> can be found on the Maine Legislature web site. On each committee site, you can not only find the list of its members, but also contact information for each committee’s clerk. Clerks track legislation under their committee’s purview, sometimes know in advance when a public hearing might be scheduled, and often can provide information on a bill’s status. They are helpful and respond quickly to inquiries from Maine residents. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Learn how a bill becomes law in Maine? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] More than 1,000 bills may be introduced in a single legislative session. Many don’t get far but those that do travel a complicated path. Learn more about how a bill becomes law in Maine in<\/span> this overview<\/a><\/strong> from the Clerk of the House and Secretary of State.<\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Testify at or attend a public legislative hearing? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Learn where to go, what to bring, and what to expect in<\/span> this guide<\/a><\/strong> from the Maine Legislature.<\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find out about the activities of other Maine activists?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Maine People’s Alliance<\/strong><\/a> (MPA) produces a Weekly Resistance Report<\/a> <\/strong>with events, actions, and other updates from progressive groups all across the state. They also hold monthly phone conferences for group leaders. Email Esther Pew<\/a><\/strong> to be added to the email list for the weekly report and to receive invitations to the monthly calls. MPA also produces Beacon<\/a><\/strong>, an award-winning news site and podcast with articles about legislative issues, events, and other reports of interest to Maine citizen activists. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Learn to run for office as a progressive candidate?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Maine has several programs designed to train residents to run for political office at all levels, from school board to town council to the statehouse. Run Local<\/a>,<\/strong> a statewide program led by the Maine Democratic Party, offers trainings throughout the year in all 16 counties. Emerge Maine<\/a><\/strong>, a program that trains Democratic women to run for office, offers six-month long trainings and shorter boot camps. Young people contemplating a run can also connect with Run for Something<\/a><\/strong>, a project that specifically seeks out people under age 35 who are interested in seeking public office at all levels. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Find a copy of the Maine State Constitution?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” closed_title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Read the Maine Constitution and other session laws and statutes on the Maine Legislature<\/strong><\/a> website. 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