Congresswoman Pingree represents Maine’s 1st District in the U.S. Congress and is a national leader in climate policy. Chellie was elected to Congress in 2008, becoming the first woman to represent Maine’s 1st Congressional District in Washington. Living on the offshore island of North Haven, Chellie has been recognized for her leadership in helping coastal communities address threats to their future.
 
In the 117th Congress, Chellie was named Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee in the 119th Congress, she continues her focus on addressing the climate crisis, creating good-paying jobs, and fostering equity.
 
Chellie has been an advocate in Congress for reforming federal policy to better support the diverse range of American agriculture, especially small-scale and organic farming. She has also been recognized for her leadership on a number of other issues, including strengthening the creative and arts economy and helping address climate change for farmers and coastal communities.
 
Chellie also serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, is a member of the House Progressive Caucus, and founder of the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus.