Senator Angus King opposed the Recissions Package, arguing it threatens vital public services and congressional authority.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) addressed the Senate floor to oppose the 'Recissions Package,' which proposes cutting funding for vital public services, including public broadcasting and the World Health Organization. He termed the legislation as a dangerous abdication of Congress's authority to allocate funds, known as "the power of the purse."
King emphasized the critical role of public broadcasting in delivering important programming not driven by advertising, along with the necessity of international aid programs for ensuring global health and security. He warned that ignoring these priorities may lead to increased domestic and international instability.
In closing, King expressed concern over the erosion of checks and balances within government, citing the need for Congress to maintain its authority against rising executive power. He referenced historical context provided by the Constitution's framers about ambition counteracting ambition, signifying a worrying trend in the current administration.
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Angus S. King Jr. Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Angus S. King Jr. is worth $9.5M, as of July 15th, 2025. This is the 96th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
King has approximately $2.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Angus S. King Jr.'s net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for King.
Angus S. King Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Angus S. King Jr.:
- S.1345: America's First Fuels Act
- S.1336: Jobs in the Woods Act
- S.1315: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for certain home accessibility improvements.
- S.1279: A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center.
- S.1217: Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
- S.926: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Angus S. King Jr. on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for King.
Angus S. King Jr. Fundraising
Angus S. King Jr. recently disclosed $9.3K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 652nd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
King disclosed $93.1K of spending. This was the 441st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
King disclosed $156.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 612th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Angus S. King Jr.'s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
