Rep. Steve Bishop

State Representative, House District 17

Orland/ Penobscot/ Verona Island/Bucksport

Steven Bishop of Bucksport is serving his first term as the Representative for District 17.

Steven is a third generation owner of a small business that was established in 1961. He has a strong background in law enforcement, having retired from the Bucksport Police Department. Bishop has been actively involved in local governance, serving previously on the Bucksport Town Council and as Chair of the Town Planning Board.

A former firefighter, Steven holds a degree in Fire Science from Eastern Maine Community College and is a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Steven and his wife, Kittie, reside in Bucksport.

Member News

STATE GOVERNMENT IS FAILING TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF ITS CITIZENS

This is Representative Steve Bishop of Bucksport with the Weekly Republican Address. Last year, I stood here in Bucksport discussing a national survey that ranked Maine’s infrastructure the worst in the nation. CNBC’s annual Top States for Business report gave Maine an “F” and ranked us dead last among all 50 states. Legislative Republicans have been…

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Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

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Maine Gets an “F” for Infrastructure

This is Representative Steve Bishop of Bucksport, with the Weekly Republican Address. I am standing here in Bucksport with the Penobscot Narrow Bridge in the background. That marvel of engineering is a source of pride for many. Sadly, it is not representative of Maine’s overall infrastructure. A new national report has delivered a hard truth:…

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Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

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Legislators Urge Education Department to Comply With New Federal Guidelines

Failure to face reality could jeopardize school funding and result in federal lawsuits STATE HOUSE – State Representatives are calling on the Maine Department of Education to face reality and walk back its’ ill-advised guidance to Maine schools on harmful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology initiatives. Failure to do so could result…

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Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 991-7909

Email: Steven.Bishop@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
PO Box 214, Bucksport, ME 04416

Legislative Service

House: 132

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Steve Bishop

State Representative, House District 17

Orland/ Penobscot/ Verona Island/Bucksport
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Steven Bishop of Bucksport is serving his first term as the Representative for District 17.

Steven is a third generation owner of a small business that was established in 1961. He has a strong background in law enforcement, having retired from the Bucksport Police Department. Bishop has been actively involved in local governance, serving previously on the Bucksport Town Council and as Chair of the Town Planning Board.

A former firefighter, Steven holds a degree in Fire Science from Eastern Maine Community College and is a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Steven and his wife, Kittie, reside in Bucksport.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 991-7909

Email: Steven.Bishop@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
PO Box 214, Bucksport, ME 04416

Legislative Service

House: 132

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

STATE GOVERNMENT IS FAILING TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF ITS CITIZENS

This is Representative Steve Bishop of Bucksport with the Weekly Republican Address. Last year, I stood here in Bucksport discussing a national survey that ranked Maine’s infrastructure the worst in the nation. CNBC’s annual Top States for Business report gave Maine an “F” and ranked us dead last among all 50 states. Legislative Republicans have been…

Read More...

Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

Read More...

Maine Gets an “F” for Infrastructure

This is Representative Steve Bishop of Bucksport, with the Weekly Republican Address. I am standing here in Bucksport with the Penobscot Narrow Bridge in the background. That marvel of engineering is a source of pride for many. Sadly, it is not representative of Maine’s overall infrastructure. A new national report has delivered a hard truth:…

Read More...

Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

Read More...

Legislators Urge Education Department to Comply With New Federal Guidelines

Failure to face reality could jeopardize school funding and result in federal lawsuits STATE HOUSE – State Representatives are calling on the Maine Department of Education to face reality and walk back its’ ill-advised guidance to Maine schools on harmful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology initiatives. Failure to do so could result…

Read More...
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