truthfulnessKing Releases Statement on Reported Use of Shock Gloves by ICE
Senator King released a statement regarding the reported use of shock gloves by ICE.
United States Senator · Maine · Independent
Angus S., Jr. King
Angus S., Jr. King is listed by the United States Senate as a current senator for Maine.
Last reviewed August 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT · Next review October 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDTScale of Justice53.519 verified public records across 4 dimensions
What they say they stand for
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- Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Senator King led a push to protect the federal workforce at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Official source
- Sponsored Legislation: SMASH 2.0 Act (Bill 5213)
Senator King sponsored the SMASH 2.0 Act. Official source
- Sponsored Legislation: CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act (Bill 5137)
Senator King sponsored the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act. Official source
- Sponsored Legislation: Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act (Bill 4162)
Senator King sponsored the Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act. Official source
- Cosponsored Legislation: Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (Bill 4754)
Senator King cosponsored the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026. Official source
- Cosponsorship of Health and Finance Related Legislation
King cosponsored legislation related to health, such as the SMASH 2.0 Act and CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act, and legislation related to finance, such as the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026. Official source
How the public record adds up
integrity50.0
transparency50.0
truthfulness52.0
duty61.0
consistency52.0
outcomes62.0
What helps the score
- King Releases Statement on Reported Use of Shock Gloves by ICE
- Lead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
- Cosponsored Legislation: Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 (Bill 3623)
- Cosponsored Legislation: Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 (Bill 5273)
- Sponsored Legislation: SMASH 2.0 Act (Bill 5213)
- Sponsored Legislation: CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act (Bill 5137)
- Sponsored Legislation: Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act (Bill 4162)
- Cosponsored Legislation: Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (Bill 4754)
What hurts the score
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Documented record
dutyLead Push to Protect Federal Workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Senator King led a push to protect the federal workforce at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
consistencyCosponsored Legislation: Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 (Bill 3623)
Senator King cosponsored the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026.
outcomesCosponsored Legislation: Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 (Bill 5273)
Senator King cosponsored the Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026.
outcomesSponsored Legislation: SMASH 2.0 Act (Bill 5213)
Senator King sponsored the SMASH 2.0 Act.
outcomesSponsored Legislation: CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act (Bill 5137)
Senator King sponsored the CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act.
outcomesSponsored Legislation: Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act (Bill 4162)
Senator King sponsored the Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act.
outcomesCosponsored Legislation: Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (Bill 4754)
Senator King cosponsored the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026.
truthfulnessKing Releases Statement on Reported Use of Shock Gloves by ICE
King released a statement regarding the reported use of shock gloves by ICE.
dutyLegislation Sponsored by Angus S., Jr. King
Angus S. King sponsored or cosponsored various pieces of legislation, including bills and resolutions related to health, finance, veterans' affairs, and national security.
truthfulnessInterest rate dilemma for central banks as inflation rises but growth slows
King's related reporting touches upon the interest rate dilemma faced by central banks regarding inflation and growth.
truthfulnessKing Releases Statement on Reported Use of Shock Gloves by ICE
King released another statement regarding the reported use of shock gloves by ICE.
consistencyCosponsorship of Health and Finance Related Legislation
King cosponsored legislation related to health, such as the SMASH 2.0 Act and CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act, and legislation related to finance, such as the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026.
dutySponsorship of Offshore Wind Energy Lease Bill
King sponsored a bill related to the disposition of surrendered offshore wind energy lease areas.
dutyCosponsorship of Foreign Relations Legislation
King cosponsored legislation related to foreign relations, including a resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence and a bill regarding the Fisheries Science Modernization Act.
dutyLegislation sponsored by Angus S., Jr. King
Angus S. King sponsored various pieces of legislation in the Senate.
consistencyCosponsored Legislation on Public Lands and Natural Resources
King cosponsored legislation related to public lands and natural resources.
consistencyCosponsored Legislation on Health
King cosponsored legislation related to health matters.
consistencyCosponsored Legislation on Finance and Financial Sector
King cosponsored legislation related to finance and the financial sector.
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