{"politician":{"name":"Angus S. King, Jr.","slug":"angus-s-king-jr-k000383"},"exportedAt":"2026-07-26T07:53:27.358Z","confidenceRule":"latest-matching-assessment, else max-assessment-confidence, else 0","promises":[{"id":"cmrpqht9q007246hvq42yorxe","text":"Sponsored the Defense of U.S. Infrastructure Act to strengthen national cyberdefenses through a whole-of-government approach, improved federal-private information sharing, and stronger protection of critical infrastructure.","topic":"Cybersecurity and national security","status":"CHAMPIONED","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-bill-to-strengthen-americas-cyberdefenses-passes-committee-with-broad-bipartisan-support | https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-117s2491is/ | https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-rounds-sasse-introduce-bipartisan-cybersecurity-legislative-package-to-better-protect-us-critical-infrastructure","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"85%","resolvedConfidence":0.85,"weight":3.4,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrr7xqxe018b2manhcsnbxjh","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.85,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T03:10:51.794Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:48.686Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhs0b006q46hvj172s4va","text":"Introduced the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act to let servicemembers enroll in VA health care before leaving active duty, eliminating the wait for coverage after separation.","topic":"Veterans and VA health care","status":"CHAMPIONED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-fast-track-combat-veterans-access-to-health-care-benefits | https://www.rounds.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rounds-king-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-fast-track-combat-veterans-access-to-health-care-benefits","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"90%","resolvedConfidence":0.9,"weight":2.7,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrrvttav01tn7k4uhjywbnlb","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.9,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:19:39.032Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:47.051Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhqu1006e46hvl19llboe","text":"Publicly pledged to keep fighting against federal right-whale regulations in order to protect Maine lobstermen's ability to continue the state's lobstering tradition.","topic":"Maine lobster industry and fisheries","status":"CHAMPIONED","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-backs-lobstermen-in-fight-against-federal-regulations | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/12/20/news/state-news/maine-delegation-adds-pause-on-lobster-rules-xoasq1i29i/ | https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/an-economic-death-sentence-averted-king-champions-provision-to-pause-lobster-gear-regulations-on-senate-floor | https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/maine-delegation-governor-mills-announce-lifeline-for-maines-lobster-industry-secured-in-government-funding-package","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"94%","resolvedConfidence":0.94,"weight":3.76,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrr7vy3000kb2manbflybxy2","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.94,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T03:09:27.756Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:45.530Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhpr3006246hvl9o30kla","text":"Backed the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act to direct the USDA to release funds so SNAP and WIC food assistance continue uninterrupted during a government shutdown.","topic":"Food assistance (SNAP and WIC)","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-backed-legislation-would-keep-maine-families-fed-during-government-shutdown","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:44.128Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhopk005q46hv6sif3zsw","text":"Backed the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act to create a federal safety net providing financial relief, plus monitoring, testing, and remediation, for farms contaminated by PFAS 'forever chemicals.'","topic":"PFAS contamination and agriculture","status":"FULL","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/maine-delegation-introduces-bill-to-support-farmers-affected-by-pfas | https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/12/04/2025/maine-delegation-introduces-bill-to-support-farmers-affected-by-pfas | https://www.thenewlede.org/2024/05/senate-farm-bill-draft-raises-hopes-for-pfas-impacted-farmers/ | https://www.ncelenviro.org/articles/relief-for-farmers-hit-with-pfas-act-reintroduced-in-u-s-congress/","latestAssessment":"FULL","assessmentConfidence":"90%","resolvedConfidence":0.9,"weight":3.6,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrr7zphb01yi2man5jy3yxvy","status":"FULL","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.9,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T03:12:23.231Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:42.777Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhnon005e46hvz2ztei03","text":"Cosponsored the Kids Off Social Media Act to set a minimum age of 13 for social media accounts and restrict algorithmically targeted content to users under age 17.","topic":"Children's online safety","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-kids-from-the-harmful-impacts-of-social-media","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:41.447Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhmpa005246hv1ughw5qi","text":"Sponsored the RISEE Act to direct offshore wind energy revenues to coastal states so that Maine's coastal communities receive funding from offshore wind development to invest in resilient infrastructure.","topic":"Offshore wind and energy","status":"CHAMPIONED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-energy-committee-passes-king-bill-to-share-offshore-wind-energy-revenues-with-maine-communities | https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/energy-committee-passes-end-of-congress-public-lands-bills-including-king-backed-legislation-benefitting-maine | https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s373","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"80%","resolvedConfidence":0.8,"weight":2.4000000000000004,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrr7z3pu01qe2manefj2xyme","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.8,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T03:11:55.027Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:40.174Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhlri004q46hvkbdhknpq","text":"Introduced bipartisan legislation with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to require the U.S. Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of conduct and appoint an official to review public complaints and potential conflicts.","topic":"Supreme Court ethics","status":"CHAMPIONED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-murkowski-introduce-bill-requiring-supreme-court-to-create-a-code-of-conduct | https://www.wabi.tv/2023/04/26/sen-angus-king-holds-presser-supreme-court-code-conduct-act/ | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1290","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"94%","resolvedConfidence":0.94,"weight":2.82,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrrvs39w016n7k4u0tqlycol","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.94,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:18:18.645Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:38.959Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhkvf004e46hv6nl28seq","text":"Committed, through the 3% Resolution introduced with Sen. Kevin Cramer, to the goal of reducing the federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP by 2030.","topic":"Federal deficit","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-cramer-take-action-to-reduce-federal-budget-deficit-avoid-passing-down-debt-to-next-generation","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:37.804Z"},{"id":"cmrpqhk0v004246hvatoehmjy","text":"Pledged to advance the Fiscal Commission Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to create a commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize federal spending and decrease the national debt.","topic":"Federal debt and fiscal policy","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-curtis-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-cut-national-debt-and-strengthen-americas-fiscal-health","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-18T02:14:36.704Z"}]}