Press Release: Pingree, DeLauro Citing GAO Report on Textile Waste Call for Congressional Action
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Pingree and DeLauro cite a GAO report urging federal action to reduce textile waste and promote circular fashion systems.
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Pingree and DeLauro cite GAO report: Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Rosa DeLauro said a new Government Accountability Office report supports federal action on textile waste. The report looks at ways to build a “textile circular economy” through reuse, repair, recycling, and longer-lasting design.
Report outlines options and barriers: According to the release, GAO found possible benefits such as new jobs, less pollution, and reduced raw material use, but also noted barriers including limited infrastructure, funding gaps, weak data, and inconsistent standards. It also points to policies in states and other countries as examples for Congress.
Proposed legislation: The release says Pingree’s “Textile Waste Reduction Act” would create a national strategy, an interagency working group, and better data collection to support federal coordination on textile waste. It says textile waste is growing quickly in the U.S. and that most discarded textiles end up in landfills.
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Chellie Pingree Fundraising
Chellie Pingree recently disclosed $101.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 13th, 2026. This was the 546th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 41.8% came from individual donors.
Pingree disclosed $159.9K of spending. This was the 511th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pingree disclosed $364.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 456th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Chellie Pingree's fundraising on Investivoq.
Chellie Pingree Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Chellie Pingree is worth $7.2M, as of October 16th, 2026. This is the 139th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pingree has approximately $951.6K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Chellie Pingree's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Pingree.
Chellie Pingree Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chellie Pingree:
- H.R.10634: To prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
- H.R.10454: Textile Waste Reduction Act
- H.R.9528: People Over Poison Act
- H.R.7947: Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
- H.R.7743: Stop ICE Intimidation Act of 2026
- H.R.7708: PAPERS Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Chellie Pingree on Investivoq's politician page for Pingree.
2026 Maine's 1st Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $822,857 of spending in Maine's 1st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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