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| https://pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3577 | Pingree Announces $1.2 Million for PPE in Maine | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Chellie Pingree | P000597 | pingree.house.gov | legacy | Pingree Announces $1.2 Million for PPE in Maine Congresswoman ChelliePingree(D-Maine) today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the State ofMaine$1,191,258 to reimburse the State's purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front line responders are risking their lives daily to keep us safe and to help fight this virus. Since the start of the pandemic, I've advocated for federal funding to support the distribution of PPE in Mainethis substantial financial burden shouldn't be the sole responsibility of the State or our local hospitals,said Pingree.I'm glad this funding will help alleviate the cost burden of personal protective equipment. TheMaineDepartment of Administrative and Financial Services received this funding to purchase disposable masks for front line responders, importantPPEto protect essential workers against the spread of COVID-19. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |