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| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/additional-1-billion-for-liheap-signed-into-law-following-advocacy-by-collins-golden | Additional $1 Billion for LIHEAP Signed into Law Following Advocacy by Collins, Golden | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Jared Golden announced that the government funding bill that was signed into law last night included $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides funding to help low-income households pay their energy bills. In total, the government funding bill included $5 billion for LIHEAP, which brings the total FY23 funding to $6.1 billion. Maine will receive an estimated $6.5 million in additional LIHEAP funding, on top of the $42.5 million the state was allocated in November through prior funding bills. Senator Collins and Congressman Golden led a push to increase funding for LIHEAP during the negotiations over the omnibus appropriations bill that funded the federal government for fiscal year 2023. The omnibus passed the Senate by a vote of 68-29 and the House by a vote of 225-201. “This additional funding for LIHEAP comes at a critical time for Maine families,” said Senator Collins and Congressman Golden. “We strongly advocated for this increase for LIHEAP to help compensate for the record high fuel prices that are straining households’ budgets. This much-needed funding will help to ensure that seniors on fixed incomes and other Mainers in need have the resources necessary to keep their homes warm this winter.” Many Northeast residents have seen a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with residential electricity prices in some states forecast to rise over 60 percent, propane up 40 percent, and natural gas prices up nearly 30 percent, resulting in higher home heating bills. Senator Collins and Congressman Golden already delivered $1 billion in emergency funding for LIHEAP in the short-term “continuing resolution” (CR) funding package that President Biden signed into law in September. LIHEAP is administered by states and accessed through local Community Action Agencies. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. Senior c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-secures-maine-priorities-in-omnibus-spending-bill | Golden Secures Maine Priorities in Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-26 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) successfully secured the inclusion of a wide range of priorities for Maine’s Second District in the omnibus spending bill that passed Congress Friday. “Working across the aisle and with my colleagues in the Maine delegation, I’ve been pushing for months to ensure that this end-of-year spending bill makes responsible investments and delivers for my constituents,” said Golden. “I’m proud to have helped ensure our lobstermen can keep fishing, protect good jobs at Bath Iron Works, and help Mainers keep their families warm. Importantly, we are also bringing federal funds to bear in small towns across the state, improving local infrastructure and services, strengthening Maine’s heritage industries, and supporting economic growth in rural Maine.” The provisions Golden worked to secure in the final bill include: Regulatory Pause for Maine Lobstermen: Working with his colleagues in the Maine delegation, the congressman helped secure a six year pause before new regulations are imposed on the lobster fishery, providing the time necessary to collect data and determine the best policy to protect both right whales and Maine lobstering communities. Without the provision, the regulations slated to go into effect would likely have decimated the state’s lobster fishery. Protecting National Security and Shipbuilding Jobs at Bath As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Golden worked to authorize the construction of three DDG-51 destroyers in the upcoming fiscal year and a multi-year contract to produce up to 15 of the ships over the next five years. The omnibus spending bill appropriates money for the three DDG-51 destroyers, a significant win to protect shipbuilding jobs at Bath Iron Works over the next several years and bolster American naval power. Investing in Small Towns and Maine’s Heritage Industries The congressman secured funding for each of the fifteen Community Project Funding requests he sought. Those include: $726,000 to improve health care and STEM caree… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/3-million-for-maine-veterans-homes-secured-by-collins-and-golden-in-funding-bill | $3 Million for Maine Veterans’ Homes Secured by Collins and Golden in Funding Bill | 2022-12-24 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced that they secured $3 million for renovations and upgrades at Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) in the Fiscal Year 2023 Health & Human Services appropriations bill. The omnibus funding package passed the Senate by a vote of 68-29 and passed the House today by a vote of 225-201-1. It will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Maine Veterans’ Homes provides compassionate, quality long-term care to the brave men and women who served our country,” said Senator Collins and Congressman Golden. “At a time when there is already a severe shortage of nursing home beds, MVH’s facilities in rural parts of our state fill a critical need and allow Maine veterans to remain close to their loved ones. These investments will help MVH perform necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure that these homes remain safe for residents.” The funding will support needed renovations and life-safety upgrades at Maine Veterans Homes, such as HVAC improvements, sewer pipe installation, and fire alarm system replacements. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-3-million-for-downeast-historic-preservation-efforts | Golden Announces $3 Million for Downeast Historic Preservation Efforts | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $3 million in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for historic preservation projects in Wayne and East Machias. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used for the restoration of the Wayne Masonic Hall and the First Congregational Church of East Machias. “I’m proud to help these rural communities in Maine preserve their history and important gathering places,” said Congressman Golden.“For small towns like Wayne and East Machias, it’s impossible to overstate how important these buildings are to the families that live there. Delivering this investment is about maintaining the quality of life, connectedness, and the sense of community that is so important in small towns.” Built in 1867, the Mason Hall was a key part of industry in Wayne. In the recent decades, it has fallen into disrepair. This funding will be used to make much needed repairs to the building and reoutfit it for use as a community gathering space giving a boost to Wayne’s economy and available social opportunities. “We are grateful to our Congressman Golden for providing catalytic investment in the adaptive re-use of two buildings listed on our annual Most Endangered Historic Places list in 2021--the First Congregational Church of East Machias and Wayne Masonic Hall,” said Tara Kelly, executive director of Maine Preservation. “When stabilized and rehabilitated, these critically imperiled structures are slated to become economic and cultural stimulators in their rural communities, providing much-needed gathering spaces, public programs, and employment opportunities.” “As Washington County charts a course toward economic revival through amenity-based development, it is essential that the region’s cultural heritage is preserved through thoughtful community planning and the preservation of our historic architecture,” said Erica Famous,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-delivers-1-million-for-blue-hill-wastewater-treatment-facility | Golden Delivers $1 Million for Blue Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $1 million in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the Town of Blue Hill. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used to cover the cost of immediate improvement needs for the Blue Hill Wastewater Treatment Facility that is located on Blue Hill Bay, a tidal arm of the Gulf of Maine. “When I visited Blue Hill earlier this year, I saw firsthand the need for repairs to the wastewater treatment plant.” said Congressman Golden. “I’m proud to secure this funding to help ensure that families and small businesses in Blue Hill can continue to rely on clean water and strong local infrastructure for decades to come.” “The Town of Blue Hill greatly appreciates the consideration for this substantial funding for its upcoming Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade,” said Travis Jones, the Assistant Operations Manager Olver Associates. “The facility has had several upgrades over the years, but is now needing substantial additional investments in order to improve climate resiliency and make updates to equipment that is now over twenty years in service. This funding is instrumental in assisting the Town in implementing improvements that were identified recently, when the Town’s Engineer completed an evaluation of the facility identifying significant improvements that need to be made to protect the facility from rising tides and other aging infrastructure concerns.” “Blue Hill’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of some very significant upgrades to combat both outdated equipment and current sea level rise,” said Dr. Nicholas Nadeau, the Town Administrator of Blue Hill. “Funding for this project is crucial in order to keep our wastewater plant operating so any consideration aimed at assisting is greatly appreciated. The short timeframe that these upgrades have to be made, coupled with the high cost of the project… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-delivers-1-million-for-loring-development-authority-wastewater-treatment | Golden Delivers $1 Million for Loring Development Authority Wastewater Treatment | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $1 million in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the Loring Development Authority Wastewater Treatment. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used to rehabilitate wastewater collect system components on the Loring Commerce Centre to help alleviate problems with the Limestone Water and Sewer District’s ability to sufficiently treat wastewater at their treatment facility and address associated operation costs. “The sewer system at Loring safely treated wastewater coming from the Commerce Centre for almost a century, but it is in need of some critical repairs,” said Congressman Golden. “I’m proud to have secured funding to make these much-needed improvements to the wastewater treatment system. This funding will help protect jobs at Loring by ensuring the Mainers who work there can count on safe, reliable water and the surrounding environment is protected from damage.” “A Flow Study of the sewer collection system at Loring Commerce Centre has guided a multiphase plan to update the 70-year old system,” said Carl Flora, President and CEO of the Loring Development Authority (LDA) in Limestone. “To date four phases have been completed. Congressional funding will allow the completion of an additional six phases, addressing areas of greatest impact. The project is critical to the environment and to new economic activity at Loring. LDA appreciates Congressman Golden’s support in bringing the project closer to achieving its overall purpose in protecting the environment, and promoting jobs at Loring. One such project is a new biorefinery project to be located at Loring. An investment in sewer infrastructure will facilitate new jobs and additional investments in this new multi-billion dollar project.” The Loring Commerce Centre, where the rehabilitation project will take place, is an industrial and avia… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-delivers-17-million-for-ellsworth-pump-station | Golden Delivers $1.7 Million for Ellsworth Pump Station | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $1.7 million in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the town of Ellsworth. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used for upgrades to the High Street Pump Station to mitigate the adverse impacts of heavy rainfall events and ensure that the sanitary sewer system can support economic growth in Ellsworth and the surrounding communities. “Maine’s cities and towns can’t support their families and small businesses without local infrastructure like pump stations, but replacing or repairing these facilities is often prohibitively expensive,” said Congressman Golden. “This investment will help make sure the facility runs smoothly for decades to come, benefitting generations of taxpayers and businesses in Ellsworth and the surrounding area.” After decades of use, the wastewater pump station on High Street is in need of total replacement. The improvements funded through this project will reduce the amount of infiltration/inflow into the sanitary sewer collection system that lead to sanitary sewer overflows at the Water Street Pump Station. Replacing the station without federal resources would strain local budgets and place a severe burden on Ellsworth taxpayers. “The City of Ellsworth is very thankful for the congressional support for our High Street Pump Station project – without it, this critical work would not be possible,” said Glenn Moshier, Ellsworth’s City Manager. “The work will not only help protect the natural resources along Card Brook and increase the City’s resiliency of its vulnerable infrastructure but will continue to stimulate the growth the City is experiencing as an economic engine for the region. We very much appreciate the support of Congressman Golden for this project.” Golden met with local leaders to discuss the repair project in May. Congressman Golden was the only member of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-delivers-750000-for-university-of-maine-sawing-operations-training-facility | Golden Delivers $750,000 for University of Maine Sawing Operations Training Facility | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a significant win for the next generation of Maine loggers, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $750,000 in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the University of Maine School of Forest Resources. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used to construct a sawmill operations training facility at the Dwight B. Demeritt Forest, just north of the University of Maine campus. “This federal funding will expand the sawmill operations facility to serve hundreds of Mainers every year with a new building and equipment,” said Congressman Golden. “As I’ve heard consistently in meetings with loggers across the state, providing quality training on the latest logging technology and equipment is essential for the future of the forest products industry in Maine. I’m proud to partner with the forest products industry and the University of Maine to secure this funding for the next generation of Maine loggers.” “By 2030, one-quarter of Maine’s current forest products workforce will reach retirement age,” said Keith Kanoti, manager of the University of Maine Forest. “As this industry innovates for the future through technology and processes that add value to our timber, thefederal funding secured by Rep. Golden with the support of Sens. Collins and King will allow the university to better prepare the next generation of skilled forest resource professionals who are necessary to maintain and grow Maine’s leading role in the global forest economy.” The new sawmill operations training facility project will provide hands-on workforce development training and professional development of Maine’s forest products industry. The congressman’s funding will help build this new facility where at least 200 students and forest professionals would train each year in support of in-demand industry workforce needs. Forestry is one of Maine’s oldest and largest indu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-delivers-over-500000-for-dixfield-wastewater-treatment | Golden Delivers Over $500,000 for Dixfield Wastewater Treatment | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $514,400 as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the Town of Dixfield. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will be used to upgrade the only wastewater pumping station in the area, which is currently experiencing severe age-related deterioration issues that could result in increased sewage treatment costs for residents and businesses in the area if unaddressed. “After decades of serving the water and waste treatment needs of its communities, the Hall Hill Pump Station is in need of critical repairs and upgrades,” said Golden. “I’m proud to secure this funding to get these improvements underway and reduce the cost burden on local families and businesses. This funding will go a long way towards ensuring that Dixfield residents can continue to count on strong, reliable infrastructure.” “I’m grateful to Rep. Golden for helping Dixfield keep its waste water infrastructure in operation with this federal investment,” said Dixfield Town Manager Alicia Conn. “The funds for the Hall Hill Pump Station that Rep. Golden's bringing back to Dixfield will have a positive impact on the community. Thank you, Rep. Golden!” Dixfield’s current wastewater treatment infrastructure, designed for a lifespan of 25 years, is now over 40 years old. The request on behalf of the town of Dixfield was one of the congressman’sCommunity Project Funding requests. Congressman Golden was the only member of the delegation whose request for funding was included in the year-end omnibus spending bill. Golden met with local leaders and toured the sewer pump in June. Dixfield’s wastewater pumping station is experiencing severe age-related problems including leakages and nonfunctional equipment and is in need of urgent repairs and upgrades. The congressman’s funding will help fund the necessary upgrades to the system that will help keep wastewater treatment co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-secures-16-million-for-auburn-lewiston-airport-expansion | Golden Secures $1.6 Million for Auburn-Lewiston Airport Expansion | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that he has secured $1.6 million in dedicated funding as part of the 2023 appropriations government funding package for the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport. The funding, which passed the Senate yesterday and is expected to head to the president’s desk for his signature this week, will go towards construction of a new airplane hangar at the airport. “The Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport is an economic pillar for the entire region. Investing in the airport’s growth and success benefits businesses and local economies all over Lewiston-Auburn and Androscoggin County, and could set the stage for passenger service down the road” said Rep. Golden. “I was lucky to have a great partner in this request in Mayor Jason Levesque and I’m glad we were able to deliver.” “I’m extremely thankful for Representative Golden’s advocacy for the Auburn Airport, and the incredible economic impact this project will have for the entire region,” said Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque. “This type of transportation infrastructure investment will have an immediate and quantifiable impact on thousands of our residents and businesses.” Opened in 1935, the Auburn-Lewiston Airport has been a hub for charter airlines for nearly a century. Construction of a new hangar would allow for bigger, company flights to land at the airport, boosting the local and regional economy. The request on behalf of the City of Auburn was one of the congressman’sCommunity Project Funding requests. Congressman Golden was the only member of the delegation whose request for funding was included in the year-end omnibus spending bill. Golden met with local leaders and toured the proposed site for the hangar in July. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-governor-mills-announce-lifeline-for-maine-s-lobster-industry-secured-in-government-funding-package | Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Announce Lifeline for Maine’s Lobster Industry Secured in Government Funding Package | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills announced that they were successful in securing a regulatory pause for Maine’s lobster industry in the omnibus appropriations bill that is expected to pass the Senate and House this week. “Maine’s lobstermen and women have long demonstrated their commitment to maintaining and protecting a sustainable fishery in the Gulf of Maine. They have invested in countless precautionary measures to protect right whales, including removing more than 30,000 miles of line from the water and switching to weaker rope to prevent whales from being entangled. And the fact is— there has never been a right whale death attributed to Maine lobster gear,” said the Maine Delegation and Governor Mills. “Despite our industry’s good stewardship and compliance with NMFS’ most recent regulations to protect right whales, our lobstermen and women are now faced with further punitive regulations that will not meaningfully protect the right whale, but will threaten the livelihoods of thousands of Maine families and small businesses. “We have always said that we will pursue any and all policy solutions to protect our hardworking lobstermen and women along Maine’s coast,” they continued. “Our provision, which relies upon the expertise of the professionals at the Maine Department of Marine Resources, was included in the government funding bill released this morning. It will enable our lobster fishery to continue to operate while still complying with NMFS’ most recent right whale rule. Without our provision, Maine’s iconic industry could be facing a complete shutdown—and the ripple effects across our state would have been widespread.” Although there has never been a right whale death attributed to Maine lobster gear, misguided environmental groups have been seeking actions that would end lobstering in Maine, all based on the theoretical possibility that a right whale could be killed. The provision is a simpl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/as-congressional-negotiators-seek-to-finalize-fy23-funding-bill-collins-golden-reed-lead-call-for-additional-500m-for-liheap | As Congressional Negotiators Seek to Finalize FY23 Funding Bill Collins, Golden, & Reed Lead Call for Additional $500M for LIHEAP | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – As congressional negotiators seek to finalize a bipartisan agreement on funding the federal government for fiscal year 2023, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME), and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) are leading efforts in Congress to include an extra $500 million in supplemental funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills by providing payment and/or energy crisis assistance. Many Northeast residents are projected to see a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with residential electricity prices in some states forecast to rise over 60 percent, propane up 40 percent, and natural gas prices up nearly 30 percent, resulting in higher home heating bills. According to the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association, the average cost to heat a home is expected to increase by 17.2 percent this winterto $1,208, up from $1,031 last season. Given elevated energy prices forecast for this winter, the lawmakers say the emergency federal LIHEAP funding is needed to assists low-income households and seniors on fixed incomes pay their energy bills and stay safe during the winter. Senators Collins and Reed and Congressman Golden, who are leading efforts to include $4 billion for LIHEAP in the fiscal year 2023 appropriations package making its way through Congress, already delivered $1 billion in emergency funding for LIHEAP in the short-term “continuing resolution” (CR) funding package that President Biden signed into law. But with many families – particularly those in the Northeast -- facing a winter heating crisis, they are working with the Biden Administration on a bipartisan effort to deliver another $500 million for LIHEAP recipients. “While we recognize the competing priorities you must balance, the number of households eligible for LIHEAP assistance continues to exceed available funding. Meanwhile, the average cost of heating oil is nearly 70… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-nominates-16-mainers-to-the-us-service-academies | Golden Nominates 16 Mainers to the U.S. Service Academies | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today his office’s nominees to the United States Service Academies—the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. “This group represents some of Maine’s most talented, skilled and accomplished students. They have all demonstrated exceptional leadership, high academic standards, and a selfless ambition to help others,” said Golden. “Whatever happens from here, they should all be proud of themselves. We are lucky that they have chosen to offer their talents in service to the country, and it’s an honor to nominate them to our nation’s service academies.” The nominees were interviewed by a panel on their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, involvement in extracurricular activities, and exemplified commitment to serving their country. The full list of nominations is below. Contact information is available upon request. United States Naval Academy – Annapolis Austin Sellinger: Auburn, Edward Little High School Benjamin Cloutier: Lewiston, Lewiston High School George Ferland: Stockholm, Caribou High School Jameson Buck: Hampden, Hampden Academy Judson Nash: Hampden, Norwich University/Hampden Academy Leonardo Mlynski: Hampden, Hampden Academy Malachi Cummings: Presque Isle, Presque Isle High School Nora Spratt: Castine, George Stevens Academy Sarah Neal: East Machias, Washington Academy William Price: Anson, Carrabec High School United States Military Academy – West Point Jameson Buck: Hampden, Hampden Academy Nicholas Biberstein: Bangor, Bangor High School Nolan Garey: Minot, Poland Regional High School Sarah Neal: East Machias, Washington Academy William Price: Anson, Carrabec High School United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs Kate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/with-authorization-for-3rd-ddg-51-destroyer-golden-secures-wins-for-bath-shipbuilders-umaine-servicemembers-and-families-in-final-defense-bill | With Authorization for 3rd DDG-51 Destroyer, Golden Secures Wins for Bath Shipbuilders, UMaine, Servicemembers and Families in Final Defense Bill | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The conference report of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — the final version of the legislation — passed the House yesterday. The legislation contains a number of priorities fought for and secured by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), including much of an amendment he proposed and guided through the House to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending on investments in our national security, our servicemembers, and shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works. “I am proud to have supported a bill that fortifies our nation’s security, ensures our men and women in uniform have the pay they deserve, and provides consistent work for our Navy’s skilled shipbuilding workforce,” said Golden. “This bill delivers authorization for a third DDG-51 destroyer, in addition to a contract for the construction of up to 15 DDGs over the next five years. The DDG is in a class of its own and so are the men and women at Bath Iron Works who make these ships.” In June, Golden introduced an amendment to increase defense spending at the NDAA markup for the House Armed Services Committee. The amendment passed out of the committee with bipartisan support and was included in the version of the NDAA the House passed in July. The final House FY2023 NDAA contains many of the provisions Congressman Golden worked to secure on a number of priorities, including: Shipbuilding: Establishing a new multi-year contract for up to 15 DDG-51 destroyers over the next five years, many of which will be built at BIW; $250 million for infrastructure investments at large surface combatant shipyards (such as BIW); Advanced procurement funding beyond the Administration’s request for a potential, additional DDG next year; Funding to support the DDG(X) development program. The DDG(X) is the planned successor large surface combatant to the DDG-51 destroyer. Research and Innovation in Maine: Authorizing over $25 million for defense research programs including the University of Maine’s large scale manufacturing program;… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-natural-disaster-relief-for-rural-small-businesses-passes-house | Golden Bipartisan Bill to Improve Natural Disaster Relief for Rural Small Businesses Passes House | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted to pass the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act today. Golden introduced the bill alongside the late Representative Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) in May 2021. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. The Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act would help ensure that small businesses in rural parts of the country, including those in Maine, can more easily access relief from the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a natural disaster. The legislation would waive burdensome restrictions that keep businesses in rural areas with low population densities from applying for federal disaster relief. “When a natural disaster strikes, making sure small businesses can get back up and running is essential for a community to recover,” said Congressman Golden. “For the rural communities that are especially vulnerable in these times of emergency, federal assistance plays a big role in helping our friends and neighbors get back on their feet. I am pleased to see Congress move in a bipartisan way on our bill to eliminate unnecessary red tape and get disaster relief and resources into the hands of those that really need it.” Maine has had multiple federal disaster declarations in the past two decades, including declarations for floods, winter storms, and Tropical Storm Irene. The legislation would remove a potential roadblock for small businesses in rural Maine to access emergency relief the next time there is a natural disaster. The second district has more than 14,000 small businesses, according to the SBA’s 2021 Small Business Profile, which employ more than 125,000 people. You can read the bill text here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-turner-press-congressional-negotiators-to-make-health-coverage-tax-credit-permanent-0 | Golden, Turner Press Congressional Negotiators to Make Health Coverage Tax Credit Permanent | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Mike Turner (OH-10) sent a bipartisan letter this week to urge congressional leadership to include a reauthorization of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) in any end of year tax extenders legislation. A Golden-backed provision to make the program permanent was included in the House-passed version of America COMPETES Act, but was stripped during conference negotiations with the Senate. Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-05) and Victoria Spartz (IL-05) joined Golden and Turner to send the letter. The HCTC helps dozens of Maine retirees, including retired millworkers from Twin Rivers Paper in Madawaska, afford health insurance. Golden secured one-year extensions of the HCTC for 2020 and 2021, but the credit lapsed at the end of 2021 as congressional leaders’ negotiations over omnibus appropriations and tax legislation stalled. “We represent working people who have been left without affordable health insurance since Congress allowed the program to expire at the beginning of the year,” the lawmakers wrote. “The HCTC provides refundable tax credits to retirees whose pensions have been taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) as a result of their previous employer’s financial instability. It also assists workers who have lost their jobs due to outsourcing, as well as their families. Especially in a time of record inflation and economic uncertainty, these constituents deserve access to affordable health care through this credit.” The HCTC provides refundable tax credits to cover more than 70 percent of the cost of health insurance premiums for two kinds of workers: those who have been certified to have lost their jobs due to outsourcing, and eligible retirees whose pensions have been taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as a result of the financial instability of a previous employer. “Since its inception in 2002, this program has been reauthorized seven times – providing much-needed benefits to workers in such positions,” the lawmakers cont… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-welcomes-5-million-to-aid-passamaquoddy-impacted-by-climate-change | Maine Delegation Welcomes $5 Million to Aid Passamaquoddy Impacted by Climate Change | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden welcomed a $5 million planning grant for the Passamaquoddy Tribe to respond to climate-related environmental threats. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s newly announced Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “From rising sea levels to warming waters, the impacts of climate change are already threatening communities across Maine. This federal program, one of the first of its kind, will help the Passamaquoddy Tribe prepare for climate change with long-term resilience measures,” the Maine Delegation said. “As proud supporters of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re thrilled to see its investments are working to protect tribal communities in Maine and across the nation.” The Passamaquoddy Tribe is one of eight Tribal communities nationwide receiving a total of $40 million for planning grants. The Administration’s funding announcement was made during the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit, which provides an opportunity for the Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally recognized Tribes to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships as well as ensure that progress in Indian Country endures for years to come. Alaska Native villages and Tribal communities in the contiguous 48 states are at risk of severe infrastructure damage due to climate-related environmental impacts, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, extreme weather events threats, and threats from flooding, drought, and wildland fire. A 2020 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) study estimated that up to $5 billion will be needed over the next 50 years to address Tribal relocation infrastructure needs in response to climate change impacts. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $466 million to the BIA over five years, including $216 million for climate resilience pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-continues-to-push-biden-administration-for-concrete-plan-to-keep-maine-homes-heated | Golden Continues to Push Biden Administration for Concrete Plan to Keep Maine Homes Heated | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Jared Golden (ME-01) joined Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in sending a letter to President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy urging them to work with Congress to proactively address natural gas and diesel supply shortages in the Northeast and rising energy costs and develop a plan to prevent rolling blackouts should the region experience frigid temperatures this winter. "Widespread reporting indicates that the Northeast may not have sufficient fuel supply in the event of severe cold weather this winter, and if last week’s frigid temperatures and major snowstorms are any indication, it will be a long, cold winter resulting in rolling blackouts across the region, leaving millions of families in the dark and cold," the Members wrote."It is imperative that your Administration is working proactively with Congress to ensure that winter electricity reliability in the most densely populated area of the United States is available to meet the power demand necessary to avoid devastating consequences for the people and businesses across the region." Heating oil prices across the Northeast are at historical highs, exceeding $5 per gallon in Maine. Additionally, the lack of pipeline infrastructure in the Northeast region, limited shipments of foreign sourced LNG resulting from the war in Ukraine, the closure of coal, oil, and natural gas refineries, and the looming rail strike could lead to dire circumstances in the event of extreme weather. The Members continued: "We are requesting that your Administration, led by the Secretary of Energy, present Congress with a comprehensive plan so we may ensure our constituents that concrete solutions are in place, and they will not be left in the dark this winter...To be effective, these actions will require complex planning and far-reaching communication efforts involving all relevant federal agencies and state and local parties should they be put into place… At a minimum, we ask that you and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-house-votes-regarding-rail-labor-dispute | Golden Statement on House Votes Regarding Rail Labor Dispute | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement today following his vote against H. Res. 100 and his vote for H. Con. Res. 119. H. Res. 100 would force a labor agreement on rail unions that have not yet ratified it. H. Con. Res. 119, would provide for seven paid sick days for affected rail workers. “In prematurely rushing this legislation through the House, Congress undermines the fundamental bargaining power of workers and unions across the country. The right to bargain for fair wages and humane working conditions is a bright red line for me. While the stakes are high with these particular negotiations, in the end, nothing is better for our long-term economic security than a strong and resilient workforce. “A congressional intervention of this scale has not taken place in 30 years. Rather than weigh the gravity of such a move and pursue other viable steps that would have continued to respect the bargaining process, today the House opted for the option of last resort. I was glad to vote to support the unions’ efforts to make sure workers have seven sick days per year, and I will continue to stand up for their right to push for a better deal for workers and their families.” - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-4-million-in-usda-loans-and-grants-for-blue-hill-treatment-plant | Golden Announces $4 Million in USDA Loans and Grants for Blue Hill Treatment Plant | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today shared that USDA Rural Development awarded a loan of $2,750,000 and a grant of $1,250,000 million to the town of Blue Hill for upgrades and repairs to their wastewater treatment plant. The funding would go towards much-needed repairs to the facility that the congressman has been working with local leaders to secure for the past year. The total budget for upgrades at the 47-year-old facility exceeds $5 million. “As I saw in my visit to the plant in August, the last few years of rising tides in Blue Hill Harbor have left the plant in need of some upgrades and repairs,” said Congressman Golden. “Today’s USDA funding will go a long way to ensuring that the families and businesses in Blue Hill can continue to count on safe water.” Golden met with local leaders and toured the Blue Hill facility in August. Open since 1975 and last upgraded in 2000, Blue Hill’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is showing its age and has been impacted by rising tide levels from the surrounding waters. Earlier this year, Golden passed $1 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for the facility through the House, although it remains unclear whether the Senate will act on the House-passed legislation. Read more about the USDA’s grant and loan announcement here. Read more about the Community Project Funding request Rep. Golden passed through the House here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-and-governor-mills-voice-disappointment-urge-national-retailers-to-continue-selling-maine-lobster | Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Voice Disappointment, Urge National Retailers to Continue Selling Maine Lobster | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PORTLAND, MAINE—Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills today released the following statement after Whole Foods Market said it would stop selling Maine lobster nationwide: “We are disappointed by Whole Foods’ decision and deeply frustrated that the Marine Stewardship Council’s suspension of the lobster industry’s certificate of sustainability continues to harm the livelihoods of hardworking men and women up and down Maine’s coast. In an appeal to retailers just weeks ago, we outlined the facts: there has never been a right whale death attributed to Maine lobster gear; Maine lobstermen have a 150-year history of sustainability; and Maine’s lobstering community has consistently demonstrated their commitment to protecting right whales. Despite this, the Marine Stewardship Council, with retailers following suit, wrongly and blindly decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups rather than science. We strongly urge the Marine Stewardship Council and retailers to reconsider their potentially devastating decisions.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-and-governor-mills-respond-to-suspension-of-lobster-fishery-certification-by-marine-stewardship-council | Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Respond to Suspension of Lobster Fishery Certification by Marine Stewardship Council | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PORTLAND, ME – Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills today released the following statement after the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced plans to temporarily suspend their certification of Maine’s lobster fishery. In their decision, MSC acknowledges that while the Maine fishery meets standards for sustainability and environmental impact and is unlikely to cause harm to right whales, it is unable to certify any fishery that is not in compliance with federal regulations – a standard MSC believes the fishery does not meet due to the ongoing litigation in CBD v. Ross. “Today’s decision by the Marine Stewardship Council to temporarily suspend certification of Maine’s lobster fishery is the result of a years-long campaign from misguided environmentalist groups who seem to be hellbent on putting a proud, sustainable industry out of business without regard to the consequences of their actions. While the Maine industry met the highest standards for environmental sustainability and impact, the current pending CBD v. Ross court case led by the Center for Biological Diversity, Conservation Law Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Humane Society of the United States made certification impossible. This litigation is based more on activism than evidence and is putting livelihoods in jeopardy. “To be clear, this decision is not a reflection on the Maine lobster industry. As the MSC clearly states, ‘there is no recent evidence that the Maine lobster fishery is responsible for entanglements or interactions with right whales.’ The temporary suspension is purely because activists with an axe to grind have weaponized the court system and the Endangered Species Act to target the livelihoods of thousands of Maine lobstermen, their families, and the communities who work responsibly to maintain the delicate balance in Maine’s waters. The Maine lobster fishery has always complied with National Marine Fisheries Service regulations, and had the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-blasts-inconsistencies-of-noaa-s-vessel-strike-rule-that-treats-lobster-industry-unequally | Maine Delegation Blasts Inconsistencies of NOAA’s Vessel Strike Rule that Treats Lobster Industry Unequally | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—In response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) favoring the shipping industry over the lobster industry in its attempts to reduce the risk of right whale deaths, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden wrote to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to express their opposition to imposing stricter regulations on fishermen compared to other groups. Since 2019, there were six documented right whale deaths due to vessel strikes. NOAA recently proposed expanding the current mandatory seasonal vessel speed restrictions of 10 knots or fewer in designated ocean areas, which would reduce the risk of vessel strikes by only 27.5 percent. By contrast, NOAA is moving forward with implementing an onerous and unnecessary lobster gear rule that would purportedly reduce the risk of right whale mortalities by nearly 90 percent, even though there has never been a single right whale death or serious injury attributed to Maine’s lobster industry. “[T]this rule imposes different requirements on vessel traffic than it does commercial fisheries,” the Maine Delegation wrote. “Through this proposed rule, it is clear that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is holding Maine’s lobster industry to a much more stringent standard than other sectors…We encourage NMFS to take a hard look at the disparate regulatory treatment of vessel traffic and commercial fisheries before moving forward with additional rules for both sectors.” In their letter, the Maine Delegation outlined the numerous steps that Maine lobstermen have taken to reduce risks to right whales, and they renewed their push for NOAA to work with its Canadian counterpart to protect this fragile population. They also pointed out a number of contradictions of the new rule. For instance, unlike the lobster gear rule, which is based on estimated rather than confirmed deaths caused by entanglements, the vessel speed rule is confined to documented mortalities caused by ship strikes. Moreove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-gimenez-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-reauthorize-essential-firefighter-programs | Golden, Giménez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Essential Firefighter Programs | 2022-11-02 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Carlos Giménez (R-FL), Dan Kildee (D-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced last Friday the introduction of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and increase federal resources for local fire departments across the nation. The legislation would boost critical federal funds for local fire departments to address staffing shortages, purchase new equipment, and improve training and emergency services. Fire departments across Maine, particularly in rural areas, are experiencing significant losses in staffing and slowing interest in the volunteer fire fighting work that is critical to smaller communities [source, source]. “The Mainers who make up our fire departments put their lives on the line to protect their neighbors,” said Congressman Golden.“The federal government has a responsibility to ensure they have what they need to do their job and do it well. Increasing access to these resources – especially at a time of staff shortages throughout Maine – is just common sense. I’m proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help advance this funding for departments in the Second District and across the country.” The Fire Grants and Safety Act would reauthorize funding for three key initiatives: the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Since 2021, Maine fire departments have been awarded over $4 million in SAFER grants to assist in hiring new staff and more than $14 million in AFG grants. Without Congressional intervention, all three programs are set to expire starting in 2023 – endangering future recruitment, training, retention, and outfitting efforts. The bill is companion legislation to a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH). “As a former fire fighter and Chief of the City of Miami Fire Rescue Department, I know firsthand h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-joins-maine-state-chamber-and-us-chamber-of-commerce-at-lewiston-manufacturing-facility | Golden Joins Maine State Chamber and U.S. Chamber of Commerce at Lewiston Manufacturing Facility | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LEWISTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) joined leaders from the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at Elmet Technologies, a local metal manufacturing facility in Lewiston yesterday. During the visit, the group toured Elmet’s facilities and spoke with Elmet employees, and the U.S. Chamber recognized the congressman for his work on behalf of Maine small businesses with the “Advocate for American Business” award. “I’ve been proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Chamber of Commerce at the local, state, and national level to put party labels aside, work together, and get things done for small businesses in Maine,” said Golden. “I’ve valued working with the chamber to get the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed, to help bring manufacturing back to America, and to help small businesses in our state grow and hire. I’m honored to receive the U.S. Chamber’s Advocate for American Business Award and look forward to continuing to work together on behalf of small businesses throughout the Second District.” The Advocate for American Business award is given to honor those who work on a bipartisan basis to support pro-growth and pro-business legislation aimed to strengthen businesses across the country. Presenting the award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Eastern Region Vice President Stephen McCallister noted Golden’s work to push the bipartisan infrastructure law over the finish line last year and highlighted that legislation’s benefits for businesses large and small. Representatives at yesterday’s event include Stephen McCallister from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Dana Connors from the Maine State Chamber, Shanna Cox from the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline. The group was hosted at Elmet Technologies by Peter Anania, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Congressman Golden has worked to promote Maine manufacturing and jobs, including those at Elmet, during his tim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-introduces-bill-to-support-farmers-affected-by-pfas | Maine Delegation Introduces Bill to Support Farmers Affected by PFAS | 2022-10-21 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by PFAS, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden introduced the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. The legislation, which was also co-sponsored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), would authorize grants for states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and testing, remediate PFAS, or even help farmers relocate. PFAS are man-made “forever” chemicals that are used in industry and consumer products and can lead to serious health effects. PFAS contamination has prevented some Maine farms from selling their products, creating financial hardship for many family farmers. In 2016, a dairy farmer in Arundel discovered that the milk produced on his farm contained some of the highest levels ever reported for a PFAS contaminant. In 2020, a dairy farm in Fairfield found PFAS levels in its milk were 153 times higher than the Maine standard. An organic vegetable farm in Unity uncovered PFAS contamination last year, and the couple who farmed the land have higher PFAS levels in their blood than chemical plant workers who manufactured PFAS for decades. Numerous other Maine farmers have had their livelihoods disrupted due to PFAS contamination, which originated in wastewater sludge that was spread as fertilizer by farmers who were told by the government that it was safe to use. “USDA needs to step up and provide support to farmers, who at no fault of their own, are at risk of losing their livelihoods,” said Senator Collins. “This is not just a problem in Maine—PFAS contamination has been discovered on farms in New Mexico and Michigan, and this problem will only become more evident as testing becomes more readily available. Thus far, the federal government’s response has failed to keep pace with this growing problem. I have repeatedly urged USDA Secretary Vilsack to come to the aid of these affected farmers, and the Relief for Farmers Hit with PF… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-leads-bipartisan-veterans-calling-for-timely-construction-of-global-war-on-terrorism-memorial | Golden Leads Bipartisan Veterans Calling for Timely Construction of Global War on Terrorism Memorial | 2022-10-17 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Golden (ME-02) led a bipartisan group of military veterans in calling for the thoughtful and timely construction of a Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial located on the National Mall. The letter comes ahead of the GWOT Memorial Foundation’s site selection review tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th before the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMAC). The review is a crucial step in determining the specific location of the GWOT Memorial on the National Mall. The Memorial will honor the veterans and their families who served and sacrificed during America’s Global War on Terror. “For many Americans, the wounds of war – literal and otherwise – are still fresh,” the bipartisan group of members wrote. “Many Gold Star families, veterans, and others who supported America’s post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts need a national place of healing, empowerment, and unity. All Americans deserve a place to honor those who have served our country in different capacities. The Memorial will also help educate a generation of Americans too young to remember the 9/11 attacks and subsequent valorous efforts to keep our country safe." “Perhaps most importantly, the Memorial must be built while the generation of warfighters who gave so much in places like Afghanistan and Iraq are still alive. Our veterans and others should not be forced to repeat the experience of our World War II veterans, who waited nearly 59 years from the end of World War II to see the inauguration of a Memorial in 2004.” As co-Chair of the For Country Caucus, Representative Golden helped lead the effort to secure the passage of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act in December 2021. The legislation was the final step needed to authorize the GWOT Memorial on the National Mall. The GWOT Memorial Foundation is now working to secure approval on specific location and design for a Memorial on the Reserve Area of the National Mall. The … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-joins-local-law-enforcement-leaders-and-veterans-at-operation-reboot-outdoors-in-byron | Golden Joins Local Law Enforcement Leaders and Veterans at Operation Reboot Outdoors in Byron | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BYRON— Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) was in Byron yesterday to tour the site of Operation Reboot Outdoors, a camp dedicated to giving veterans the opportunity to get into nature. The congressman was joined for the tour by camp founders Dan and Nicole Waite, Oxford County Sheriff Chris Wainwright, and Androscoggin County Deputy Attorney General Neil McLain. Following the tour, the group discussed opportunities to expand the group's operations, including building an ADA-compliant cabin and facilities on the site. “I know firsthand how important it is to have a support system when veterans return to civilian life,” said Golden. “The work being done at Operation Reboot Outdoors offers a safe, healing environment for veterans making the transition back to life at home. It was great to hear from the Waites about the program and from some of our veteran leaders on the ground in Oxford county about ways our office can help them support veterans during their adjustment period.” Operation Reboot Outdoors is an organization that provides local veterans, regardless of ability, with the opportunity to reset in nature through hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-governor-call-on-noaa-to-hold-additional-scoping-meetings-for-lobstermen-in-downeast-maine | Maine Delegation, Governor Call on NOAA to Hold Additional Scoping Meetings for Lobstermen in Downeast Maine | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Governor Janet Mills sent a letter today to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging them to hold at least one additional in-person scoping hearing in Downeast Maine as the agency initiates Phase 2 of its heavily criticized Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) and corresponding regulations. The letter was sent following Wednesday evening’s widely attended public scoping meeting held by NOAA in Portland to gather community input to develop modifications to the ALWTRP. “As we have previously expressed to you, if implemented, the 90 percent risk reduction target NOAA Fisheries is pursuing in just two years would be a death knell for our nation’s lobster industry,” wrote the lawmakers.“It would close off thousands of miles of prime fishing areas and require lobstermen and women to make significant changes to how they harvest the resource, including the use of ‘ropeless’ fishing gear when it is not technologically or economically viable. Given these possible outcomes, it is unacceptable that your agency is only holding one in-person meeting hours away from some of our state’s largest lobster ports, forcing lobstermen to spend time off the water, which is their primary if not only source of income. This decision to knowingly limit opportunities to directly engage with the lobstermen and our coastal communities speaks volumes about your concern for their future.” As the lawmakers wrote in their letter, the site of Wednesday evening’s scoping meeting was hours away from some of the state’s most heavily trafficked lobster ports, the largest of which is in Stonington, a community over three hours away. The meeting was so highly attended that many of those present were not afforded the opportunity to speak in the time allotted for the meeting. “There is still time for NOAA officials to demonstrate their commitment to engaging with the people they are … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-of-attending-noaa-scoping-meeting-golden-calls-on-biden-to-uphold-promise-to-protect-maine-lobster-fishery | Ahead of Attending NOAA Scoping Meeting, Golden Calls on Biden to Uphold Promise to Protect Maine Lobster Fishery | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) sent a letter today to President Biden detailing the repercussions of his failure to protect Maine lobsterman as promised and urging him to oppose the right whale conservation measures currently proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA). The letter was sent in advance of Golden attending this evening’s public scoping meeting held by NOAA in Portland to gather community input to develop modifications to their heavily criticized Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) and its corresponding regulations. “Given what we know — and what the data clearly demonstrates — about the low risk of Maine’s lobster fishery relative to other activities in right whale habitat, I cannot comprehend how you can stand idly by and not oppose in the strongest terms a proposal that has the potential to destroy thousands of livelihoods, hundreds of coastal communities, and the economic backbone of our state and the New England region,” wrote Golden in the letter. “Your complicity thus far is a slap in the face to thousands of working people who are confronting the uncertainty of whether or not they can continue to provide for their families, that their communities will survive, and that their children will be able to continue Maine’s long-standing lobstering heritage.” In 2020, while running for president, Biden pledged “I will work to protect the livelihood and safety of the fishing community” in reference to lobstermen. He has yet to take a single action to make good on that pledge. “You cannot espouse being a president for working people while simultaneously overseeing the destruction of an entire blue-collar fishery and its community’s heritage and way of life,” Golden continued. “I implore you to recognize and oppose these proposed right whale conservation measures and to meet with Maine’s congressional delegation as well as leaders of the lobster community to find common sense solutions to ensure that Maine’s lobster and fishing industries and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-king-to-introduce-bill-that-blocks-federal-funding-for-monterey-bay-aquarium-seafood-watch | Golden, King to Introduce Bill that Blocks Federal Funding for Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON— Following the unsubstantiated and speculative decision by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch to place Maine lobster on their seafood “Red List,” Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) today announced that they will be introducing the Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act in the House and Senate. This bill would prohibit federal taxpayer funds from going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has received nearly $197 million in federal taxpayer dollars since 2001, and demonstrated a lack of adherence to transparency and basic scientific methods [source, source]. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) will sign on as cosponsors of the legislation. “Institutions like Monterey Bay Aquarium that claim to be scientific but openly flout available evidence and data should not receive taxpayer funds. It’s that simple,” said Congressman Golden. “This organization’s red list designation of American lobster could have a serious impact on the livelihoods of thousands of hard-working lobstermen, and I believe Congress must do something about it. There has never been a serious injury or death of the endangered North Atlantic right whale attributed to the Maine lobster fishery and to make recommendations or regulations in spite of that fact is a slap in the face to lobstermen and their families.” “The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s ‘Red Listing’ of Maine lobster is a baseless attack on a proud, sustainable fishery and a clear attempt to put thousands of Maine people out of work. By refusing to provide any evidence supporting their harmful decision and ignoring facts that undercut their conclusion, the Aquarium has made it clear that they are not a serious scientific organization, and certainly not one that deserves taxpayer funding,” said Senator King. “The Red Listing Monterey Bay Aquarium Act would ensure that Maine people’s hard-earned tax dollars aren’t funding the Aquarium’s pseudoscientific assault on our lobstering communities. It sends a clear message that w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/1-billion-for-liheap-advances-following-advocacy-by-collins-golden-reed-welch-and-garbarino | $1 Billion for LIHEAP Advances Following Advocacy by Collins, Golden, Reed, Welch and Garbarino | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, by a vote of 72-25, the Senate passed a short-term government spending bill to fund the federal government through December 16th and provide emergency funding for critical needs—including $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for LIHEAP. Maine will receive an estimated $8 million in additional LIHEAP funding, a roughly 20 percent increase above the state’s allotment in a typical year. The bill is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives shortly before it is sent to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) secured this historic increase in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP, a vital source of financial support for families struggling with high utility bills. LIHEAP helps low-income families meet their home energy needs by providing energy bill assistance. “In Maine, the average cost of home heating is expected to surge by more than 17 percent compared to last winter, and households will be paying the highest prices in more than a decade to keep their homes warm,” said Senator Collins. “To help alleviate this tremendous hardship, I strongly advocated for this substantial increase for LIHEAP to help compensate for record high fuel prices. These additional funds will help prevent low-income families and seniors from having to make the impossible choice between paying for heat and paying for food or medicine. Congress should pass and the Administration should distribute this relief expeditiously as the cold winter months approach.” “With home heating costs still way too high across the country and temperatures dropping, we cannot leave our most vulnerable community members out in the cold,” said Congressman Golden. “This much-needed funding will help to ensure that our seniors, friends and neighbors on fixed incomes, and other Mainers in need have the resources necessary to keep … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-recognized-by-committee-for-a-responsible-budget-as-2022-fiscal-hero | Golden Recognized by Committee for a Responsible Budget as 2022 ‘Fiscal Hero’ | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —The Campaign to Fix the Debt, a nonpartisan group affiliated with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, has announced that Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) has been named a 2022 Fiscal Hero. The Fiscal Heroes Award is awarded to the Members of Congress who set themselves apart by working on a bipartisan basis to introduce and advocate for financially responsible legislation. “In Congress, we have to work together to ensure that we are using taxpayer dollars carefully and responsibly,” said Golden. “I have a responsibility to my constituents to work with whoever I can to pass fiscally responsible legislation and to keep the Mainers in my district informed about the impact our nation’s finances have on their lives and their futures. I am proud to have been named a 2022 Fiscal Hero, and I’ll continue to push for fiscal responsibility with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle.” “With inflation at a 40-year high, the national debt reaching near-record levels, and our major trust funds facing looming insolvency over the next decade, our country faces daunting fiscal challenges,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. “Addressing our fiscal challenges requires policymakers in Washington who distinguish themselves by their leadership and political courage, and Congressman Golden doing just that. We applaud Mr. Golden and the other Fiscal Heroes in Congress for their commitment to getting our nation on a more sustainable fiscal path.” The Campaign to Fix the Debt defines a Fiscal Hero as a Member of Congress who has consistently worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce and vote for responsible legislation that improves the nation’s finances and brings down the national debt. Since being elected to Congress, Golden has prioritized common-sense solutions that seek to use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently in part to avoid adding to our national debt. Last year, Golden pushed House leadership to oppose efforts to add a Sta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-armed-services-chairman-adam-smith-visit-biw-in-advance-of-end-of-year-defense-bill-negotiations | Golden, Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith Visit BIW in Advance of End-of-Year Defense Bill Negotiations | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Vice-Chair of the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee, hosted House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (WA-09) today at Bath Iron Works (BIW). The two committee members spoke with shipbuilders and the BIW leadership team, viewed ongoing structural fabrication, went aboard DDG-120, and toured the training center. “I’ve worked with Chairman Smith to deliver for our national security and American shipbuilders throughout my time in Congress,” said Golden. “Under his leadership, we were able to secure important wins for Bath shipbuilders and American servicemembers in this year’s defense funding bill, including three DDG-51 destroyers and a significant investment in shipyard infrastructure. Bringing the chairman here today to see the work being done and hear from the shipbuilders themselves arms the chairman and myself with the tools we need to push for BIW priorities as we negotiate with the Senate in the coming months.” “Congressman Golden has brought valuable expertise to the House Armed Services Committee for years, including insight from his experiences as a veteran alongside other members of the Committee who have served in our armed forces,” said Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “I was pleased to visit Bath Iron Works today with him to meet with members of the shipbuilding community for whom he has advocated strongly since coming to Congress. I have said often that people play the most important role in strengthening our country's national security, and I have appreciated the chance to meet with so many people here -- those who wear the uniform, the workers who drive our defense industrial base forward, and more -- who all do so much to help keep our country safe.” Chairman Smith’s visit follows House passage of the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, including an amendment proposed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending, including fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-golden-backed-invest-to-protect-act-to-dramatically-increase-federal-funding-for-small-police-departments | House Passes Golden-Backed Invest to Protect Act to Dramatically Increase Federal Funding for Small Police Departments | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed the Invest to Protect Act today, a bill for which Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) is an original cosponsor, to establish $300 million in federal grant funding through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program specifically for small police departments like the vast majority of those in Maine. “In small towns across America, our police departments are finding themselves without the personnel and resources they need to protect and serve their communities,” said Golden. “I’ve heard it from officers across our state: this is a serious problem in Maine. With much-needed funding for recruitment of new officers, equipment and resources, and training specifically for smaller law enforcement departments, I’ve backed this bipartisan bill since the day it was introduced. I’m proud to vote for this bill and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to bring this funding back home to small-town police departments in Maine.” Law enforcement leaders from Maine praised the bill’s passage: “We’re grateful to Representative Golden for the leadership he’s taken to support law enforcement in rural Maine, in particular helping to pass the Invest to Protect Act today. In a state where the vast majority of police departments would qualify for the grants included in this bill, this legislation will go a long way towards making sure our rural sheriffs and police departments have the resources they need to protect their communities with a well-trained, full-staffed police force.” - Mike Edes, Executive Director, Maine Fraternal Order of Police This legislation is also supported by the National Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, National Troopers Coalition, and the National Sheriffs’ Association. The Invest to Protect Act contains important provisions that prioritize the needs of local police departments with fewer than 125 officers by providing $300 million over 5 years to help recruit, retain, and train officers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-veterans-call-for-long-term-security-assistance-mou-with-ukraine | Bipartisan Veterans Call for Long-Term Security Assistance MOU with Ukraine | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of military veterans today called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to formalize a security assistance memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ukraine. “The war in Ukraine is now entering its seventh month and could soon turn into a war of attrition, which may move the conflict in Russia’s favor despite impressive resistance from the Ukrainian armed forces and the successful use of U.S. and NATO defense equipment,” the lawmakers wrote. “Up to now, military assistance from NATO member countries has given Ukraine the tools necessary to resist Russian aggression. We must keep this momentum in Ukraine’s favor. That is why an MOU between the United States and Ukraine could prove critical in this current phase of the conflict – President Vladimir Putin must understand the full extent of U.S. support for Ukraine. A long-term security commitment would make clear that we are ready and willing to provide Ukraine with the capacity it needs to defend itself, impede Russian advances in this war, and deter the threat of a potential Russian invasion in the coming years.” Memoranda of Understanding are non-binding political agreements subject to congressional appropriations. An MOU–modeled after the 2016 U.S.-Israel security agreement–would provide Ukraine with stable and predictable funding to successfully protect its sovereignty now and into the future. The letter was signed by Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Jim Baird (R-Ind.), Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa), Conor Lamb (D-Penn.), Peter Meijer, (R-Mich.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.). The cosigners are members of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veterans who are committed to strengthening U.S. national security, supporting veterans, and building a more productive government. Full text of the letter is below and can also be found HERE. +++ The Honorable Antony Blinken United Stat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-gottheimer-lead-group-to-press-white-house-to-continue-releasing-oil-from-national-reserves-past-planned-october-end-date | Golden, Gottheimer Lead Group to Press White House to Continue Releasing Oil from National Reserves Past Planned October End Date | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — With the costs of gas and heating oil still too high despite falling prices, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) led a group of six House lawmakers today to urge President Biden to take further action to lower domestic energy prices heading into the colder months. Golden called on the president to continue to release inventory from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) beyond October of this year, when the current release plan is slated to end, and to commit to purchases to backfill the reserve. Joining Golden and Gottheimer on the letter were Reps. Kim Schrier (WA-08), Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Dan Kildee (MI-05), Dina Titus (NV-01), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Susan Wild (PA-07). “We urge your administration to commit to releasing additional barrels of oil from the SPR through the end of this year, at a minimum,” wrote the lawmakers. “The continued volatility of the global and domestic markets merits this approach in order to provide stability and to ensure that gasoline and oil prices continue their downward trajectory at a time when households, particularly in the Northeast, require more energy to stay warm during the fall and winter. Turning off supply from the SPR at the end of October could be harmful to my constituents and working-class families across the country should there be a sudden increase in the cost of gasoline and heating oil during the coldest months of the year According to the Treasury Department, releases from the SPR contribute up to a 31 cent per gallon decrease in price for consumers at the pump. “To provide assurances to domestic oil and gas producers, your administration should commit to purchasing barrels to backfill the SPR,” the letter continued. “As of July, there was $121 million in the SPR Fund that could be used for this purpose and would make clear that the federal government is serious about making long-term investments in domestic energy to reduce costs for consumers and protect producers in an uncertain global market. Moreove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-aroostook-county-farmer-push-congressional-action-on-right-to-repair-in-small-business-committee-hearing | Golden, Aroostook County Farmer Push Congressional Action on Right to Repair in Small Business Committee Hearing | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) used his position as chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Development today to push Congress to address restrictions from manufacturers that impair small businesses’ ability to fix their own equipment and machinery. He was joined at the hearing by Jim Gerritsen, a farmer at Wood Prairie Family Farm in Bridgewater, Maine who offered testimony on the impact the repair restrictions were having on his family’s business. “For generations, small farmers have been able to make repairs on the spot and continue working when a tractor or other piece of equipment breaks down, but today a malfunction in just one part of a tractor can cause an entire machine to stop working and force a farmer to stop their harvest to haul equipment to a dealership or wait for a field technician,” said Golden. “These burdensome delays can cost small farms days in wasted productivity and thousands of dollars in revenue. And these restrictions don’t just impact entrepreneurs that use machinery; they also hurt the many independent businesses that work to repair these products. Independent repair shops frequently offer lower prices and better service than large manufacturers. These are just two pieces of decades of evidence that repair restrictions raise costs, hurt small businesses, and encourage waste.” “We would never choose to place ourselves in the vulnerable position of being at the mercy of malfunctioning electronic sensors, then being involuntarily forced into ‘limp mode,’ and becoming locked out from using equipment we ‘own’ until an expensive dealer mechanic arrives at their convenience with their rescuing computer software,” said Jim Gerritsen from Wood Prairie Family Farm. “When a problem as common and as minor as water condensation in a diesel tank can cause a sudden ‘limp mode’ restriction during peak planting or harvest, not only is an individual farmer placed at risk, but extrapolating the system vulnerability, so is our nation’s f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-presses-fisheries-agency-for-fair-treatment-of-maine-lobster-fishery | Maine Delegation Presses Fisheries Agency for Fair Treatment of Maine Lobster Fishery | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — After the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) gave lobster industry participants just two business days to submit proposals for a new risk reduction plan to protect right whales and denied lobstermen and their allies access to a key data tool, Maine’s congressional delegation pushed back today against these decisions by the agency. In their letter to NMFS, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) called out the agency for drastically accelerating the timeline for proposals in the aftermath of a recent decision by the U.S. District Court invalidating a biological opinion for the North Atlantic Right Whale. “NMFS should not prioritize expediency when doing so compromises the very survival of Maine’s lobster fishery. This approach will also undermine stakeholder faith in the process and may ultimately yield a new regulatory framework that does not provide additional protections for right whales while potentially shutting down the entire lobster industry,” wrote the members of Congress. The Maine delegation also urged NMFS to provide immediate access to the Decision Support Tool (DST), a data model used by the agency to determine how much risk is associated with a specific state or fishery, to state fisheries regulators and industry members. “Given the DST will be used to determine future regulatory actions by your agency on the lobster fishery,” continued the Members of Congress. “We strongly urge you to make it available to stakeholders immediately or change the timeline of the scoping period to ensure that state fisheries regulators and industry have had time to contemplate measures using the DST to identify proposals that protect right whales and preserve the lobster fishery.” Read a copy of the letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-21st-anniversary-of-911-attacks | Golden Statement on 21st Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks | 2022-09-11 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement to mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “Today, on the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks, I join Americans across the country to solemnly remember the thousands of men and women who lost their lives those 21 years ago. We pay tribute to the thousands of brave souls who answered the call to protect and serve that day and in the years that followed, whether they were police officers, first responders, or members of our military. Many of them gave their lives. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten. “We also hold in our hearts the many Americans whose lives were forever changed by the loss of a loved one on 9/11. For so many, those wounds remain fresh, and we grieve with you. “Our country remains resolute in the face of those who seek to use terror and hate as a weapon against us. The anniversary of 9/11 is a powerful reminder that no matter the divisions in this nation, we are always stronger united than divided.” - Congressman Jared Golden | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-peters-lead-group-urging-biden-to-prevent-rise-in-prescription-drug-costs-lower-the-deficit | Golden, Peters Lead Group Urging Biden to Prevent Rise in Prescription Drug Costs, Lower the Deficit | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Scott Peters (CA-52) led a group of nine House members today to send a letter urging the Biden Administration to permanently repeal a 2019 drug rebate rule. In addition to protecting Americans from rising health care costs, permanent repeal of the rule would save taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars. The rule was delayed in the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act, but is set to be implemented in 2032. “The original Inflation Reduction Act would have permanently prohibited implementation of the Rule Relating to Eliminating the Anti-Kick-Back Statute Safe Harbor Protection for Prescription Drug Rebates,” the lawmakers wrote. “This provision would have saved $122 billion through 2031 and, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, more than $500 billion over two decades.” The lawmakers continue, “While delaying implementation of the rule provides significant savings, long-term deficit reduction is substantially reduced absent full repeal. Your administration has the authority to fix this problem and achieve the full amount of long-term deficit reduction intended in the Inflation Reduction Act.” Although the original rule was intended to decrease drug costs by eliminating rebates negotiated between drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) or health plan sponsors in Medicare, a report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services showed that the rule instead would raise drug premiums for seniors by 19 percent. Since being elected to Congress, Golden has prioritized common-sense solutions that seek to lower costs for hard-working Americans without adding to our national debt. This year, he voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and was recognized by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan organization of leading budget policy experts, for his role in bringing about the legislation. Last year, Golden pushed House leadership to oppose efforts to add a State and Local Tax (SALT) deductio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-district-court-decision-against-lobstermen-s-lawsuit-to-block-new-regulations | Golden Statement on District Court Decision Against Lobstermen’s Lawsuit to Block New Regulations | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement following U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg’s decision to reject a lawsuit from lobstermen’s groups that sought to block new federal regulations on Maine’s lobster fishery. “This ruling by Judge Boasberg is the latest in a long line of decisions made without a common sense evaluation of the evidence or a regard for the damage done to the lobster industry and lobstering communities from these regulations. Not only does Judge Boasberg ignore the most important data point — that Maine lobster gear has not been definitively linked to a single right whale fatality — he sets a dangerous precedent that could further open the floodgates for environmental groups seeking to continue to abuse the court system to put fishermen out of business. This ruling is wrong on principle and wrong on the merits.” - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-congressional-delegation-and-governor-mills-call-on-seafood-watch-to-immediately-reverse-lobster-red-list-designation-or-provide-evidence-to-back-claims | Maine Congressional Delegation and Governor Mills Call on Seafood Watch to Immediately Reverse Lobster Red List Designation or Provide Evidence to Back Claims | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LEWISTON, ME– Senator Angus King, Governor Janet Mills, Senator Susan Collins, and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden are calling on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch to immediately reverse the controversial listing of Maine lobster on theirseafood “Red List” and to remedy the significant harm they have already caused the iconic industry. In a letter to the Aquarium’s board, the Maine leaders highlight the significant factual omissions of Seafood Watch’s lobster report, criticize the organization for holding the Maine lobster industry to an impossible “guilty until proven innocent” standard, and call for answers on several key questions. “The recent decision by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch to “Red List” Maine lobster with scant evidence of impacts on right whales is a reckless piece of activism that will inflict substantial negative real-world consequences on an important and iconic industry in Maine,” write the Maine Congressional Delegation and Governor Mills. “In a courtroom, we require evidence before convicting someone of a crime; but you are seeking to sentence Maine’s lobstermen with conjecture, assumptions, and guesswork instead of hard facts. If anything, the publicly available facts rebut this aggressive action that will impact the livelihoods of thousands of people in Maine, and make it clear that you should immediately reverse the irresponsible designation.” The Maine leaders then lay out three key facts left out of Seafood Watch’s “Red List” assessment: There has not been a right whale entanglement with Maine lobster gear since 2004, and right whale deaths or serious injury have never been attributed to Maine lobster gear. The majority of right whale deaths since 2017 have been due to vessel strikes in Canada. In fact, 23 of the 30 whales that died between 2017-2019 were found in Canadian waters or were a result of entanglement in Canadian fishing gear. The Maine lobstering community has taken many measures, including eliminating all floating rope (the type of rope… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-urges-timely-federal-review-of-shawmut-dam-to-protect-hundreds-of-jobs-at-sappi | Golden Urges Timely Federal Review of Shawmut Dam to Protect Hundreds of Jobs at Sappi | 2022-09-07 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) sent a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today pressing them to complete their review of Brookfield Renewable’s Shawmut Hydroelectric Dam on the Kennebec River. Absent timely action by NMFS, the dam may not receive the state and federal authorizations it needs to continue operations, which could threaten the future of Skowhegan’s Sappi Paper Mill, which relies on the dam for power. “Given the significance of the Shawmut Hydroelectric Project to my constituents, including the more than 700 workers employed at the Sappi Paper Mill in Skowhegan that would be impacted by the loss of the dam, I have been closely monitoring agency review for several months,” wrote Golden.“As you are aware, the extension of time granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, dated August 8, 2022, allows NMFS to extend its review of the Shawmut Hydroelectric Project until October 13, 2022. While I appreciate the need for a thorough and comprehensive review, I am urging the completion of the formal consultation process without additional extension beyond the current period.” Brookfield Renewable, the current operator of the dam, has been entangled in an unusually lengthy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing process because of the facility’s potential impact on endangered Atlantic salmon populations. At present, Brookfield is waiting on approval for a water quality certification (WQC) application it submitted to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last October. At the end of July, DEP issued a Draft Order denying the application citing its expectation that changes to Brookfield’s fish passage proposals would result from the ongoing federal agency review and indicating that recent delays in the federal process would not make that information available until as late as mid-October. Under federal law, DEP must take action on the Brookfield WQC application by October 18, 2022 or else approval of the dam’s operations could be delayed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-cloud-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-ban-stock-trading-by-senior-executive-branch | Golden, Cloud Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Senior Executive Branch | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act (DIVEST Act) yesterday. The bill would prohibit the president, vice president, and other senior executive branch officials, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading stocks while the official is in office, except through a qualified blind trust. “No matter what party is in power, we should have no doubt that our government officials are working for the American people, not trying to make a quick buck for themselves. I’m glad to work with Congressman Cloud to lead the bipartisan DIVEST Act, which would explicitly ban the president, vice president, and other senior federal officials from trading stocks while in office,” said Rep. Golden. “While we continue to push for a ban on Members of Congress trading stocks, we also need legislation like the DIVEST Act to address the potential for corruption in the executive branch.” “A great disservice is done to our nation when public servants are able to profit off access to sensitive information while working on behalf of the American people,” said Rep. Cloud. “We must do all we can to ensure government officials are serving Americans, not their own stock portfolio. I’m delighted to work with Congressman Golden in leading the DIVEST Act to raise the standard of service and accountability from our executive branch.” Golden’s proposed legislation would apply to the spouses and dependent children of presidents, vice presidents, and senior executive service political appointees. The officials or their family members could divest any prohibited interest by converting the interest to cash or another investment, or by placing it into a blind trust. Covered individuals would have six months to divest after the official takes office. Since being elected to Congress, Golden has worked to ensure that public officials act in the public interest, not for their portfolios. Last year, Golden r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-meets-with-waldo-county-brewers-to-cut-red-tape-collect-feedback-on-small-business-regulations | Golden Meets with Waldo County Brewers to Cut Red Tape, Collect Feedback on Small Business Regulations | 2022-08-26 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BELFAST — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) was in Waldo County today to meet with local brewery owners to discuss ways to cut red tape for Maine’s burgeoning craft brewing industry and collect feedback on how existing small business regulations are affecting brewers in the state. The congressman was joined on his tour by Louie Luchini, the New England Region Advocate for the U.S. Small Business Administration. “Across Maine, breweries are helping many rural communities revitalize downtowns, create jobs, and provide community gathering places, in addition to an impact of hundreds of millions of dollars on Maine’s economy,” said Golden. “But like many industries in our state, federal regulations and bureaucracy are too often holding them back from reaching their full potential. I was happy to sit down with Waldo County brewers and SBA Region 1 Advocate Luchini to discuss ways we can work with them to cut red tape and make agencies more responsive to their needs.” The congressman met with owners of breweries in Belfast and Liberty. As SBA Region 1 Advocate, Luchini collects feedback from and advocates on behalf of small businesses in New England before the federal government. Since his election to Congress, Golden has been a champion of rural small business owners and brewers. In 2019, he cosponsored the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019 which would permanently lower the excise tax rates on craft brewers and distillers. Language from this bill was ultimately passed as part of the COVID relief package passed in December 2020. As the Chairman of the Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development Subcommittee, Golden has consistently advocated for resources and support for small businesses. In April, the House of Representatives passed Golden’s bipartisan legislation to help more small businesses across the country launch, grow, and retain workers through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/on-blue-hill-peninsula-golden-working-to-secure-funds-to-upgrade-wastewater-treatment-facility | On Blue Hill Peninsula, Golden Working to Secure Funds to Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Facility | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BLUE HILL— Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) headed to the Blue Hill Peninsula yesterday as part of his work to bring in federal funding to upgrade the town of Blue Hill’s aging wastewater facility. Golden passed $1 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) through the House to make much-needed repairs to the 47-year-old facility and is working to get the request signed into law. “After nearly a half century of wear-and-tear from the waters of the Blue Hill Harbor, Blue Hill’s wastewater treatment facility is in need of upgrades and repairs to improve reliability for families and businesses in the area,” said Golden.“I joined local officials at the plant yesterdayto see firsthand. I’m grateful to the community leaders on the Peninsula for their partnership in submitting this request and I’m working to secure the funding needed to help ensure that the communities on the Peninsula have consistent clean water and strong local infrastructure.” Open since 1975, Blue Hill’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is showing its age and has been impacted by rising tide levels from the surrounding waters. The $1,000,000 in funding requested by the congressman for the facility will be used to make repairs to the plant and upgrades that prevent further degradation from the rising water levels. During his visit to Blue Hill, Golden also met with representatives from Peninsula Tomorrow, a newly re-formed group to coordinate among the towns on the Blue Hill Peninsula to address coastal resilience and help the region plan for climate change and the future. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-opposition-to-biden-administration-move-to-forgive-student-debt-for-borrowers-making-up-to-125000 | Golden Announces Opposition to Biden Administration Move to Forgive Student Debt for Borrowers Making up to $125,000 | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement today opposing action by the Biden Administration to cancel $10,000 of student debt for borrowers who make up to $125,000 a year. “This decision by the president is out of touch with what the majority of the American people want from the White House, which is leadership to address the most immediate challenges the country is facing. The president should be taking action to reduce inflationary pressures; with this move, he potentially makes them worse. It is out of step with the needs and values of working class Americans, and I do not support the president’s decision.” - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-support-for-inflation-reduction-act | Golden Announces Support for Inflation Reduction Act | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a Medium post addressed to his constituents, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced that he will vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act later today. The congressman’s vote today follows his votes against both previous Biden Administration budget bills, the American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better Act. “Over the past 18 months, the Biden Administration has sought to use the reconciliation process to advance massive, deficit-financed spending packages, from the American Rescue Plan to the extended debate around and ultimate failure to pass the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. “In considering each of those proposals, I hewed to a set of principles that guided my decision-making. Absent an emergency, like we experienced in early 2020 with the emergence of COVID-19, any major budget legislation should be targeted both in its scope and in its design, focusing on doing a few things well and ensuring that the individual policies are focused on those most in need. It should be fiscally responsible and, whenever possible, aim to reduce our national debt, particularly in the midst of an inflationary environment caused in part by the first of these reconciliation bills. In addition, it should focus any changes to the tax code on the corporate giants who for years have exploited loopholes to pay little or no taxes while passing on massive windfalls to shareholders. And it should finally deliver on key priorities lawmakers have been promising to seniors for years – namely, lowering prescription drug costs. “Time and again, reconciliation legislation that has come before the House has failed to meet many if not most of these conditions. As a result, I have voted not once, not twice, but three times against massive reconciliation packages designed by the Biden Administration. I have taken those positions not out of reflexive opposition but to consistently deliver the kind of representation to my constituents that I pledged I would bring to Congress: to stand up to anyone, regardless of party, in order … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/in-oxford-county-golden-meets-with-local-leaders-on-rural-healthcare-workforce-training | In Oxford County, Golden Meets with Local Leaders on Rural Healthcare, Workforce Training | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NORWAY— Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) was in Oxford County today to hear from local health care and education leaders and discuss the impact of $1.6 million in federal funds he is working to secure for emergency services in the region. The congressman joined a roundtable with doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals at Stephens Memorial Hospital to discuss challenges facing the hospital and about the Community Project Funding (CPF) the congressman is working to bring to the hospital’s paramedic station. The funds would be used to renovate the existing station, which is showing its age and becoming unsafe. The station serves 9 towns around Norway and responded to over 4,300 calls last year alone. Golden met with paramedics and was given a tour of the station. Following his time in Norway, the congressman made his way to South Paris, where he took part in a tour of the Oxford County Technical School (OCTS) and in a discussion with administrators at the school. The conversation focused on ways to bolster and improve the workforce training programs offered at the school, in particular the forestry and electrical programs, and continued the congressman’s work with Maine’s adult education system to help create pathways to good, stable jobs in rural communities across the state. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-and-garbarino-introduce-bill-to-help-struggling-families-heat-their-homes-this-winter | Golden and Garbarino Introduce Bill to Help Struggling Families Heat Their Homes this Winter | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) this week introduced the Home Heating Emergency Funding Act of 2022. The bipartisan legislation would provide $4 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help struggling families across the country afford to heat their homes this winter amidst rising fuel costs. Golden also joined with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) this week to press congressional appropriations leaders to make emergency supplemental funding available for LIHEAP. The bill would appropriate approximately $40 million in funding for Maine families, roughly doubling the assistance that is allocated to the state under the LIHEAP formula. The emergency funding is expected to allow MaineHousing to assist roughly 40,000 families purchase an average 1.5 tanks of oil this winter amidst record heating oil prices. Without the emergency funding, the benefit available to the average family would shrink significantly. “Even if sky-high heating oil prices come down between now and November, it’s going to be a tough winter for many families in Maine,” said Congressman Golden. “While I’ve been pushing for months for the U.S. to expand domestic oil and gas production and open pipelines to increase energy supply and lower prices, these measures are unlikely to impact Mainers filling their oil tanks this winter. That’s why the bipartisan bill I’m introducing today is so important. Our bill will respond to this crisis by temporarily doubling the funding that goes to LIHEAP, the program that helps families with their heating bills. For thousands of Maine residents this funding could be a crucial lifeline to get them through the winter this year.” “Long Islanders and Americans across the country are dealing with astronomical energy prices on top of rising costs for basic necessities across the board,” said Rep. Garbarino. “This legislation will provide much needed relief to some of the most vulnerable families in our community and help ensure th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-visits-university-of-maine-compotech-to-make-the-case-for-advanced-workforce-training-centers | Golden Visits University of Maine, Compotech to Make the Case for Advanced Workforce Training Centers | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ORONO— Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) headed to the Bangor area today to meet with university officials, manufacturing and forest products experts, business owners, and students today for tours of two innovative UMaine programs focused on helping Maine help build the advanced workforce necessary to lead in today’s economy and one of several local small businesses who benefits from the workforce training programs. Golden has successfully passed two Community Project Funding (CPF) requests through the House to bolster the two programs — the UMaine Sawing Operations Training Facility and the UMaine Advanced Manufacturing Center — and is working to get both requests signed into law. “The innovative training being done at the Advanced Manufacturing Center and at the Sawing Operations Training Center, in concert with our community college system, are essential for developing and growing Maine’s workforce,” said Golden. “That’s why I’m fighting for funding to bring the training available at the manufacturing center to more students around the state and to expand the sawing operations center. The future is bright for both these programs and I’m grateful to all at UMaine for their partnership.” “By 2030, one-quarter of Maine’s current forest products workforce will reach retirement age,” explained Keith Kanoti, manager of the University of Maine Forest where the facility will be located if ultimately funded. “As this industry innovates for the future through technology and processes that add value to our timber, the community project funding requested by Congressman Golden will allow the university to better prepare the next generation of skilled forest resource professionals who are necessary to maintain and grow Maine’s leading role in the global forest economy.” “Our state is a leader in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry with a reputation for unmatched quality, but it needs an agile, well-trained workforce to stay competitive for federal contracts and to continue providing good-paying careers to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/with-home-heating-bills-forecasted-to-surge-this-winter-collins-golden-lead-56-colleagues-to-urge-emergency-supplemental-funding-for-liheap | With Home Heating Bills Forecasted to Surge This Winter, Collins, Golden Lead 56 Colleagues to Urge Emergency Supplemental Funding for LIHEAP | 2022-08-05 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – As the price of home heating oil hovers at a record high, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representative Jared Golden (D-ME) are leading a bipartisan, bicameral push to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps over 5.3 million households nationwide afford their energy bills. Senators Collins and Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representatives Golden, Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), and Peter Welch (D-VT) spearheaded the efforts in their respective chambers to urge the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to address the expected surge in home energy prices with emergency supplemental funding for LIHEAP. Their letter was signed by a total of 58 Members of Congress, including Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME). “In light of skyrocketing home energy bills and additional increases expected for this winter, we urge the Committee to provide emergency supplemental funding for this critical program,” the 58 members of Congress wrote. Annual federal funding levels are currently set to reach about $4 billion in fiscal year 2023. However, more is needed as cost increases have diminished the purchasing power of LIHEAP dollars. The price of home heating oil nearly doubled in the past year, and electricity and natural gas prices are projected to rise significantly. “The Committee’s efforts to increase the annual appropriation for LIHEAP for Fiscal Year 2023 represents an important commitment to restoring funding to the levels reached over a decade ago. However, because of the run-up in natural gas, heating oil, and electricity prices, we are deeply concerned that we will not meet the needs of low-income families this winter,” the U.S. Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives continued. “The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index recently reported alarming increases across all sources of home energy fuel over the past 12 months. Natural gas is up 38.4 percent from this ti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-meets-with-local-leaders-and-small-business-owners-in-skowhegan | Golden Meets with Local Leaders and Small Business Owners in Skowhegan | 2022-08-04 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SKOWHEGAN— Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) headed to Skowhegan today to hear from local leaders and small business owners in downtown Skowhegan about the community’s opportunities and challenges as its economy changes and grows. The congressman held a roundtable with downtown small businesses and toured several sites that are being redeveloped in the coming years. “Thanks to the work of local leaders and the small business community, Skowhegan is doing the work to create opportunities for growth,” said Golden. “That’s a good thing, but economic development and transition always bring challenges as well, like workforce needs, strain on infrastructure and social services, and other issues. It was important to sit down with some of the small business leaders driving investment in this community to understand their needs for the future and identify ways our office can be supportive. Thanks to Main Street Skowhegan and the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce for having me and to all the small business owners who offered their perspectives today.” Golden was hosted by Kristina Cannon, Executive Director of Main Street Skowhegan, and Sam Hight, the acting Director of the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce. Main Street Skowhegan is a nonprofit organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Skowhegan. The Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce is a network of business support resources. Among those who participated in the roundtable with Golden were representatives of local schools and adult education programs, health care providers, banking and lending institutions, restaurant owners, brewers, insurance providers, and others. Since his election to Congress, Golden has been a champion of rural small business owners and entrepreneurs. As the Chairman of the Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development Subcommittee, Golden has consistently advocated for resources and support for small businesses. In April, the House of Representatives passed Golden’s bipartisan legislation to help more small businesses across the coun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-joins-local-county-law-enforcement-officers-in-lisbon | Golden Joins Local, County Law Enforcement Officers in Lisbon | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LISBON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) met with local and state law enforcement officials in Lisbon yesterday to hear from the officers about the challenges they face as they protect communities in Maine and discuss what Congress can do to help. Joining the congressman were Lisbon Police Chief Ryan McGee, Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson, Sabattus Police Chief Erik Baker, and other officers. Following the discussion, the congressman rode along with Chief McGee on a patrol of the area. “Members of Congress have a responsibility to hear directly from the men and women charged with keeping the communities they represent safe,” said Golden. “I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with these local police chiefs, sheriffs, and officers to talk about how Congress can best support the important work they do. We identified some important areas to collaborate on, including bringing federal funding in to help purchase equipment like body cameras, for recruiting and retention, and fighting the devastating impact of fentanyl and other drugs in rural Maine and I look forward to working with these officers to deliver for their agencies and law enforcement throughout our state. ” Golden has been a consistent champion for law enforcement officials in Maine and across the country, particularly in rural areas. In March, Golden voted to substantially increase funding for local law enforcement and border patrol officers as part of the omnibus government funding bill. He was one of just two Democrats to vote against a sweeping police reform measure last year, in part because of its impact on qualified immunity protections for police officers. This past January, Golden introduced the bipartisan COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2021. The legislation would nearly triple available funding for the COPS program to over $1 billion in FY2022, reauthorize the program for ten years, and specifically expand access to the grants for rural communities. In 2021, Golden voted to pass the Bipartisan Infr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-bolster-american-manufacturing-improve-supply-chains-and-decrease-reliance-on-china | Golden Votes to Bolster American Manufacturing, Improve Supply Chains, and Decrease Reliance on China | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today to pass the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act through the House of Representatives. The bill aims to improve supply chains, create jobs by bringing production back home, and reduce our reliance on foreign manufacturers in unfriendly countries like China. “Over the last two years, we’ve learned in real time the true costs of companies moving their manufacturing overseas,” said Congressman Golden. “It wasn’t just the loss of American jobs, it also created a fragile supply chain that leaves us at the whims of China and other countries often hostile to American interests. This legislation will help ensure that the crucial components important to our lives are made in America by Americans, minimizing disruptions from abroad and helping to lower and stabilize prices in the long run for consumers. I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bolster our economy and build things in America again.” The bill is in part designed to improve American competitiveness with China, which has invested heavily in a wide range of research and technology development areas, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and telecommunications for a number of years. Semiconductors are critical to American daily life given the wide range of products, from microwaves to phones, that need them to function. Currently, only 15 percent of semiconductors are produced domestically, leaving American supply chains vulnerable to international conflicts and disruptions. The legislation contains important provisions that prioritize American manufacturing, help create jobs in our country, and boost scientific innovation by: Authorizing $2 billion for a CHIPS for America Defense Fund, a national network for the onshore development of semiconductor technologies; Authorizing $200 million to kick start development of the domestic semiconductor workforce; Authorizing $81 billion total over five years for the National Science Foundation to e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-helps-secure-amendment-to-defund-commission-that-could-close-rural-va-facilities-in-maine | Golden Helps Secure Amendment to Defund Commission that Could Close Rural VA Facilities in Maine | 2022-07-20 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following remarks on the House floor today by Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02), the House voted to adopt an amendment cosponsored by the congressman that would help prevent the closure of a number of rural VA facilities, including those in Maine, by defunding the Asset and Infrastructure (AIR) Commission. The AIR Commission was created by Congress in 2018 and is charged with reviewing and processing VA recommendations. The funding previously designated for the AIR Commission would be reallocated to the VA’s Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program, rendering the Commission unable to function for the upcoming fiscal year. “Maine’s Second District is the largest district East of the Mississippi, the second most rural district in the country, and the home to more than 53,000 veterans,” said Congressman Golden. “The VA facilities many of these veterans rely on — the clinics in Houlton, Fort Kent, and Rumford — are at risk of being shut down if we don’t permanently end the Asset and Infrastructure, or AIR Commission. Our VA hospital at Togus would be downsized, with the remaining services moved to Portland, a long distance from most of the rural communities that I represent. I am proud to help introduce this amendment to defund the commission and transfer the money to the VA’s Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program, a far better use of the money. It’s an important step towards ending the AIR Commission once and for all, before it can begin trying to implement these closures.” The VA recommendations to the AIR Commission included: Closure of the Houlton Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Closure of the Fort Kent CBOC Closure of the Rumford CBOC Relocating Community and Residential Care from Togus VA to Portland Ending emergency department services at Togus VA Consolidating the services offered at the closed facilities into facilities that would remain open, like those at Togus, or into facilities that have yet to be built. The MISSION Act of 2018 mandated the formation of the AIR … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-defense-bill-with-golden-amendment-to-boost-ddg-51-shipbuilding-and-increase-defense-budget | House Passes Defense Bill with Golden Amendment to Boost DDG-51 Shipbuilding and Increase Defense Budget | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act last night, including an amendment proposed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending, including funding for the construction of a 3rd DDG-51 destroyer, $250 million in shipyard infrastructure, and pay bonuses for servicemembers, among other investments. “After months of negotiation, the legislation we passed in the House this week brings us one step closer to delivering stronger national security, more support for our men and women in uniform, and good investments in our Navy,” said Golden. “From increasing our investment in national defense and providing a raise for our military, to securing authorization for a 3rd DDG-51 destroyer this year and up to 15 over the next five years, this bill is important for our country’s defense and the many Mainers who contribute towards it, including those at BIW and PNSY. I was proud to help pass this bill through the House and look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to send this bill to the president’s desk.” Golden introduced his amendment to increase defense spending at the NDAA markup for the House Armed Services Committee. The amendment passed out of the committee with bipartisan support. The final House FY2023 NDAA contains provisions Congressman Golden worked to secure on a number of priorities, including: Shipbuilding: Establishing a new multi-year contract for up to 15 DDG-51 destroyers over the next five years, many of which will be built at BIW; Authorizing $1.2 billion for a third DDG in the next fiscal year; Authorizing $250 million in shipyard infrastructure for Bath Iron Works and Ingalls, the two shipyards that build destroyers; Authorizing $618 million for Advanced Procurement (AP) DDG-51 funding to help ensure long-term stability at BIW; and Preparing for the next generation of Bath-built destroyer with $75.3 million in funding for research, development, testing, and evaluation of the DDG(… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-golden-bill-to-ensure-wabanaki-nations-equal-access-to-future-beneficial-federal-laws-and-programs | House Passes Golden Bill to Ensure Wabanaki Nations’ Equal Access to Future Beneficial Federal Laws and Programs | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House last night passed H.R. 6707, the Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act, with bipartisan support. The bill, introduced earlier this year by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) would update federal law to give Wabanaki tribes the same access to future beneficial federal laws as nearly every other federally recognized tribe in America. The bill passed as part of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill has received broad bipartisan support from legislators in the Maine State House of Representatives, the Maine State Senate, and from members of Maine’s forest products industry. “The Penobscot Nation appreciates that the U.S. House of Representatives agrees with us that it is time to make some incremental change to the 1980 Federal settlement act. The Tribal communities in Maine have been left out of the Federal benefits available to the other 570 Tribal governments for far too long. We thank Representatives Golden and Pingree for their leadership on this matter, and we also thank the people of Maine for their overwhelming support of the Wabanaki Nations. We look forward to working with our senators on getting final passage through Congress this year,” said Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation. “We deeply appreciate Congressman Golden’s and Congresswoman Pingree’s leadership in building a better and healthier future for the Wabanaki Nations. After forty years, it is well past time for Congress to alter the Settlement Act to ensure that our people receive equal treatment under federal law as other Native people, ” said Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Chief Clarissa Sabattis. “The Passamaquoddy Tribe thanks Congressman Golden for supporting Wabanaki efforts to have equal access to federal laws passed in the future for the benefit of Indian country. The Congressman’s leadership on this issue has been tremendous and we are grateful for his support,” said Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk Chief William Nich… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-mckinley-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-prevent-va-closures-in-rural-maine-and-across-the-country | Golden, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent VA Closures in Rural Maine and across the Country | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and David McKinley (WV-01) today introduced a bipartisan bill designed to prevent the closure of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in rural communities across the country, including in Houlton, Fort Kent, and Rumford. The bill would eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure (AIR) Commission, which was created by Congress in 2018 and is charged with reviewing and processing VA recommendations that seek to close the three VA facilities listed above and reduce healthcare services available at Togus. “Congress created the AIR Commission in 2018, and as a result, VA officials in Washington have quietly recommended closing VA facilities across rural Maine,” said Congressman Golden. “Closing these facilities would put health care further out of reach for Maine veterans, forcing them to drive even further than they already do for VA care. I know that Mainers are dedicated to supporting our veterans and that they do not want Congress to reduce access to healthcare for veterans. Congress should not have created this commission in the first place and my bipartisan bill would eliminate the AIR Commission before it has the chance to act on these misguided recommendations to close VA healthcare facilities.” “The VA study recommending hospital closures would severely limit access to the specialized medical care that veterans in rural areas earned by serving their country,” said Congressman McKinley. “We will continue to work to ensure these closures don't happen and that our veterans continue to have access to quality health care.” “We support the 2018 VA MISSION Act goal of streamlining VA services to provide better care for veterans, but it’s clear that the AIR Commission is not the right way to accomplish that goal. We can’t support a process that will lead to closures of VA facilities in many of the rural communities where Maine veterans need them the most and limit the services our veterans can get close to home. As a top priority of The American Legion Department … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-new-court-ruling-on-lobstermen-regulations | Golden Statement on New Court Ruling on Lobstermen Regulations | 2022-07-09 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following a new ruling from the DC Circuit Court in Center for Biological Diversity v. Raimondo & Maine Lobstermen’s Association, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) made the following statement. “Judge Boasberg’s ruling is the latest in what has been an unrelenting and groundless campaign against Maine lobstermen by elite, out-of-touch conservation groups and their city-dwelling, silver spoon donors and lobbyists. The Maine lobster community is working to understand the full implications of the ruling and determine next steps, and I will continue to fight alongside Maine lobstermen against yet another effort by special interests and unelected officials to ignore scientific data as they try to put lobstermen out of business.” - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-overturning-roe-vs-wade-decision | Golden Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe vs. Wade Decision | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement today of its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The court has effectively reversed the Roe and Casey decisions, overturning decades of settled law that gave Americans the right to access abortion care. “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a grave mistake. The majority opinion is wrong on principle and it is wrong on the merits, tossing aside decades of established precedent. In many parts of the country, there will be serious and harmful consequences for millions of women. “Here in Maine, the reproductive healthcare decisions of women remain protected under current state law. Today’s decision should remind us just how important it is to fight for state legislative majorities that will safeguard the right of a woman to make private decisions about her body. And while the odds of success may be long, I believe Congress should work to find ways to protect women’s rights to the greatest extent possible by codifying as much of the Roe and Casey frameworks as possible within the constraints of our narrow majorities, even if we are unable to preserve the entire pre-Dobbs status quo.” – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-bipartisan-safer-communities-act | Golden Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — After reviewing the legislative text of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement. “A few weeks ago, in response to the Uvalde school massacre, I called on Congress to focus on a bipartisan process that could deliver meaningful results rather than repeating yet another cycle of partisan debate and advocacy for proposals that do not have sufficient support to become law. Time and again, that partisan approach has resulted in nothing getting done. This week, despite the doubts of many, the Senate has led the way toward common sense solutions that have both broad support across the country and will save lives. “Assuming the Senate passes the legislation in its current form, I look forward to supporting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act when it comes up for a vote in the House of Representatives. This legislation strikes the right balance between getting firearms out of the hands of violent offenders and those who have become a danger to themselves or others and protecting the Second Amendment and due process rights of law-abiding American citizens. “I am proud of the leadership that Senator Susan Collins provided in negotiating the bill. And I am very appreciative of the principled and thoughtful role that David Trahan and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) board has taken in working with me on the recent proposals before the House as well as with Senator Collins as she worked on this legislation in the Senate. SAM sets an example in Maine, and for the nation, of how a responsible organization of strong Second Amendment supporters and sportsman enthusiasts can help lead our communities to find workable solutions that make our communities safer and keep our constitutional rights intact. This bill isn’t perfect, but it is one that I am proud to support.” – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-amendment-to-boost-defense-budget-by-37-billion-passed-by-armed-services-committee | Golden Amendment to Boost Defense Budget by $37 Billion Passed by Armed Services Committee | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment to this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02). The legislation amends the NDAA to authorize a $37 billion increase in defense spending, including funding for the construction of a 3rd DDG-51 destroyer, $250 million in shipyard infrastructure, and funding to improve servicemember quality of life, among other investments. “We need only look to world events in Ukraine, read reports regarding China’s plans and actions in the South China Sea, or simply read the latest headlines about Iranian nuclear ambitions and North Korean missile tests, as well as ongoing terrorist threats, in order to see why this additional funding is necessary to meet the security challenges of our time,” said Congressman Golden. “This amendment would authorize funding for one additional DDG-51 destroyer, make necessary investments in shipyard infrastructure, and provide further military aid for Ukraine, among many other critical provisions. We were able to pass this amendment today because of thoughtful negotiations that included the feedback of many members of this committee both Democrat and Republican.” The amendment was adopted on a strong bipartisan vote of 42-17. The House Armed Services Committee is expected to vote on the full NDAA in the early morning hours on Thursday. In addition to $1.2 billion for DDG-51 construction and $250 million for shipyard infrastructure upgrades, Golden’s amendment includes: $1.4 billion in bonuses and other support to help servicemembers cope with rising prices; $660 million for eight additional F/A-18s; $550 million in assistance to Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative bringing total security assistance in the bill to $1 billion; $3.5 billion to cover military construction inflation costs, $2.5 billion to offset the costs of fuel prices; $1.7 billion to improve servicemember quality of life improvements, such as facilities and building renov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-sponsors-amendment-to-counter-growing-global-threats-with-37b-increase-in-defense-funding | Golden Sponsors Amendment to Counter Growing Global Threats with $37B Increase in Defense Funding | 2022-06-21 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today filed an amendment to increase the discretionary topline for the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by $37 billion. The amendment will garner bipartisan support during the NDAA markup. The amendment is targeted to address the most pressing needs for American national security, including funding to address rising costs for all branches of the military, to increase funding for vital ships and aircraft, and to send additional military assistance to Ukraine. “The Department of Defense today must counter growing threats the world over, and those threats are only becoming more complex,” said Congressman Golden. “This amendment provides the additional resources required to confront these challenges and to address rising costs due to the inflation being felt across the armed forces. The amendment reflects responsible proposals from committee members on both sides of the aisle to ensure that the national security needs of our country are met and that our servicemembers have the support they need.” If adopted, the amendment would raise the level of defense spending in the House bill by $37 billion over the president’s budget request and include proposals from members of both parties and from the service and the combatant command unfunded requirements lists. This amendment is just the latest action in Golden’s years-long work to advocate for Navy shipbuilding and a strong national defense, including leading the effort in the House to successfully push back against the Biden administration’s plans to cut shipbuilding for the DDG-51 destroyer program last year. A summary of the amendment is available here and the full text of the amendment is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-combat-foreign-influence-in-washington | Golden, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Foreign Influence in Washington | 2022-06-16 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Paul Gosar (AZ-04) introduced the bipartisan Fighting Foreign Influence Act, comprehensive legislation to crack down on foreign influence seeking to corrupt U.S. elections, government officials, and think tanks. The legislation is a package of several common-sense provisions from both sides of the aisle: Title I, the Think Tank and Non-Profit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act, would require tax-exempt organizations, including think tanks, to publicly disclose any high-dollar gifts from foreign governments or foreign political parties. It then directs the Treasury Department to publish the total amount of such contributions from each foreign government and each foreign political party. Title II, the Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act, would impose a lifetime ban on former senior U.S. military officers, presidents, vice presidents, other senior executive branch officials, and members of Congress from ever lobbying for a foreign principal. Title III, the Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act, would require political campaigns to verify that anyone making an online contribution has a valid US address (using credit cards’ three-digit CVV code) or are otherwise legally eligible to make a campaign contribution. This title would also prohibit foreign agents from fundraising for political campaigns. “One of the biggest problems with our political system today is how corruption is either completely legal or punished with slaps on the wrist. Right now, foreign governments are able to secretly fund think tanks to push their own agendas, hire former public officials and military officers to lobby for their interests, and have their agents raise millions of dollars for political campaigns. For the good of the country, that needs to end immediately.” said Congressman Golden. “Our bipartisan legislation would help close each of these loopholes. Fighting foreign influence isn’t a partisan issue—it’s an Ameri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-committee-advances-golden-bill-to-give-wabanaki-nations-equal-access-to-future-beneficial-federal-laws-and-programs | House Committee Advances Golden Bill to Give Wabanaki Nations Equal Access to Future Beneficial Federal Laws and Programs | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee today advanced H.R. 6707, the Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act, with bipartisan support. The bill, introduced earlier this year by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), would update federal law to give Wabanaki tribes the same access to future beneficial federal laws as nearly every other federally recognized tribe in America. “This legislation allows the Maine tribes to be treated the same as the other 570 federally recognized tribes across the country under any future laws passed by Congress. It is a forward thinking bill that has bipartisan support in Maine. We thank Representatives Golden and Pingree for leading the effort, and Chairman Grijalva for bringing the bill up for a vote, and hope to have a vote by the full House of Representatives soon,” said Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis. “The experimental policy known as the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 is a failed one. We have forty-two years of litigation, policy failures, and transgressions against the tribes to prove it’s time to move forward,” said Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk Chief William Nicholas. “We thank Congressman Golden for his willingness to place legislation in front of Congress to alter the Settlement Act federally for the first time in over forty years. His willingness to engage and advocate for the tribes in Maine is deeply appreciated, ” said Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Chief Clarissa Sabattis “We thank Congressman Golden for leading on tribal issues not just in Maine but nationally. He understands that when tribes prosper, Maine and the United States prosper. We are stronger supporting one another than dividing one another,” said Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Chief Maggie Dana. “Congressman Golden understands the importance of fairness and fighting for those to have a seat at the table. That is who he is and how he has governed. Today he is pulling up a chair for the tribes at the decision-ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-house-firearms-legislation-negotiations-in-the-senate | Golden Statement on House Firearms Legislation, Negotiations in the Senate | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement this evening on his votes on two packages of firearms legislation before the House of Representatives. The bills, which stand no chance of becoming law in the current Congress, were pushed by House leadership despite promising bipartisan negotiations to address gun safety in the Senate. “For far too many years, in the wake of tragic violent mass shootings, both Congress and the public have reacted with the same cycle of partisan debate and advocacy for proposals that do not have sufficient support to become law. Time and again, this cycle has resulted in nothing getting done. “There is, however, reason to be encouraged by the momentum behind bipartisan talks underway in the U.S. Senate. We should all appreciate the example set by leaders like Senator Murphy and Senator Collins who are working hard to reach an agreement that can deliver progress where there has been so little in the past. “Unfortunately, House leadership has taken a different approach this week, hastily bringing to the floor two partisan legislative packages that stand no chance of becoming law. While a handful of the individual provisions in the two bills before us have the potential to garner bipartisan support, taken as a whole, the bills are too sweeping in their design and fall far short of the support necessary to become law and save lives. I regret that the House did not follow the Senate’s lead and engage in a substantive, bipartisan process that could positively contribute to a final agreement. “Now is not a time for bills we all know will fail. Congress should not simply focus on “doing something” but rather on doing something of substance that can pass into law and will advance the effort to prevent those with violent intent from obtaining or possessing weapons. We do not need to take sometypes of firearms away from all Americans, but instead we should work to keep all firearms out of the hands of felons and those who have demonstrated that they are at serious risk o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/for-country-caucus-members-introduce-bill-to-exact-penalties-on-businesses-still-operating-in-russia | For Country Caucus Members Introduce Bill to Exact Penalties on Businesses Still Operating in Russia | 2022-06-01 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Jim Baird (R-Ind.), and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) joined Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would deny Foreign Tax Credits and other tax benefits to companies that pay taxes to Russia and Belarus. The Support Ukraine Through Our Tax Code Act aims to hold accountable corporations, trusts, partnerships, estates, and people who continue to do business in Russia, and therefore contribute to its war effort through tax payments. Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden and Finance Committee member Rob Portman introduced bipartisan companion legislation in the Senate last month. “Russia’s unprovoked war and indiscriminate attacks on civilians cannot and must not be supported with taxes paid by U.S. companies,”the Representatives said in a joint statement. “With our bipartisan legislation, American businesses are further disincentivized from operating in Russia. It’s common sense policy: if you choose to do business in Russia–and by extension contribute taxes to its war machine–the American people should not help foot the bill.” The Support Ukraine Through Our Tax Code Act would add Russia and Belarus to the list of existing countries ineligible for the Foreign Tax Credit, joining North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Cuba. Representatives Golden, Baird, Carbajal, Bacon, and Kinzinger are all members of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veterans committed to working together to strengthen the country, bolster U.S. national security, and support U.S. veterans and their families. A summary of the legislation is available HERE and bill text is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-texas-school-shooting | Golden Statement on Texas School Shooting | 2022-05-25 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement following the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. “Yesterday’s shooting in Texas is heartbreaking. It’s incomprehensible that anyone would do something like this, but to do it to children is truly a special kind of sickness, one I can only describe as purely evil. “Right now there are many elected officials pointing fingers and making recriminations against one another. I won’t be joining in that behavior as I don’t believe it does anything to bring about any kind of change, nor can it heal the pain of the families of these children. “In the days ahead, as more information about this shooting becomes clear, I will be talking with my colleagues and with my constituents about what could have been done to stop it and what realistic policies could be considered to help prevent another senseless act of violence like this from happening again in the future.” - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-group-renews-call-on-biden-administration-to-leave-title-42-in-place-bring-golden-s-bill-up-for-a-vote | Bipartisan Group Renews Call on Biden Administration to Leave Title 42 in Place, Bring Golden’s Bill Up for a Vote | 2022-05-19 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), joined by Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-02), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and 18 bipartisan members of Congress, put new pressure on the Biden Administration today to reverse its decision to lift the Title 42 public health order and to help bring Golden’s Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to the House and Senate Floor for a vote. “Until the Administration undertakes further consultation, we believe it is premature to consider changes to Title 42 authorities,” the lawmakers wrote. “There are too many unanswered questions related to DHS having a sufficient plan to maintain a humane and orderly process, adequately protect the health of our families and communities, and ensure those providing services to migrants have the capacity to assist. We urge postponing the cancellation of Title 42 until affected federal agencies and NGOs are ready to execute and coordinate a comprehensive plan that ensures a secure, orderly, and humane process at the border.” The bipartisan bill that Golden introduced would prevent President Biden from lifting existing Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan in place from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the expected surge of migrants at the Southern border. This bipartisan legislation was endorsed by the 58-member Problem Solvers Caucus and companion legislation was introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) in the Senate last month. “We urge Congressional leadership to bring the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to the House and Senate floor for a vote,” Golden and his colleagues continued. “This legislation would improve coordination between Congress and the Executive Branch as both work in tandem to manage the transition to a post-Title 42 border environment. It is critical that intergovernmental transparency exists between lawmakers and the Administration on Title 42 planning. This bipartisan, bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-over-2-million-dollars-in-infrastructure-funding-for-airports-in-second-district | Golden Announces Over 2 Million Dollars in Infrastructure Funding for Airports in Second District | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) today shared that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded over 2.6 million dollars in infrastructure funding for six airports in Maine’s Second District. The congressman helped pass the funding through the House earlier this year through the omnibus spending bill and it was signed into law in March. “I’m happy to see Maine airports getting the funding they need to make safety upgrades and important improvements in infrastructure,” said Congressman Golden. “Crucially, these grants aren’t just going to larger airports like Bangor and Presque Isle, but also smaller municipal facilities serving very rural areas, like Princeton and Eastport. We need to see more investments like these in rural communities across our state.” Among the airports receiving funding were: $136,375 for Eastport Municipal Airport for a runway vertical/visual guidance system; $298,000 for Presque Isle International Airport for runway repairs; $673,752 for Presque Isle International Airport for aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment, the construction of a taxi lane, and the reconstruction of perimeter fencing; $300,000 for Bangor International Airport for runway rehabilitation; $650,000 for Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport for improvements to drainage systems and erosion control; and $60,000 for Princeton Municipal Airport for paving. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-provide-war-reparations-to-ukraine | Golden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Provide War Reparations to Ukraine | 2022-05-17 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jared Golden, along with Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced the introduction of the Reparations for Ukraine through Sovereign Nation Support and Integration (RUSSIA) Act. The legislation will allow for frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to be sold and used to help pay for the rebuilding of Ukraine. “It’s not enough to cut Russian banks and oligarchs off from their assets,” said Congressman Golden. “We should use the Russian assets we have seized to begin to rebuild Ukraine and help the brave Ukrainian people dig out of the unprovoked death and destruction that Putin has unleashed on their country. As a leader in the international response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, the U.S. should continue to find new ways to apply economic pressure to Putin and to provide support to the Ukrainian people. This bill accomplishes both goals, and I’m proud to work with both parties to introduce it in the House.” “Countries around the world—including the United States—currently hold billions of dollars in frozen assets from Russia’s Central Bank, all of which can and should be used to benefit the Ukrainian community during their time of need,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “I’m proud to introduce this common-sense legislation that will provide critical resources for the people of Ukraine and make Russia foot the bill. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation and continue to demonstrate our staunch commitment to supporting Ukraine.” “I am pleased to join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort to assist the people of Ukraine in rebuilding their homes and infrastructure,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. “Russia has caused immeasurable pain and destruction to Ukraine. Using the funding from Russian frozen assets for reconstruction will allow Ukrainians the opportunity to heal and rebuild. This is a small step towards securing justice for Ukraine.” The RUSSIA Act instructs the Biden Admini… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-congressional-delegation-accepting-military-academy-nomination-applications | Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications | 2022-05-16 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced that they are now accepting nomination applications from Maine high school students for appointments to the U.S. service academies operated by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine. No nomination is required to apply to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Students should apply for a nomination in the spring and summer of their junior year. Senators Collins and King and Representatives Pingree and Golden will begin accepting nomination applications today, May 16, 2022, from students for admission to the academies in the summer of 2023. For more information please contact: Senator Susan Collins Contact: Karen Staples 207-784-6969 www.collins.senate.gov Senator Angus King, Jr. Contact: Katie Fellows 207-352-5216 www.king.senate.gov Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Contact: Leslie Merrill 207-774-5019 www.pingree.house.gov Congressman Jared Golden Contact: Kim Rohn 207-492-6009 www.golden.house.gov ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-questions-navy-on-new-multiyear-procurement-contract-for-destroyers-built-at-biw | Golden Questions Navy on New Multiyear Procurement Contract for Destroyers Built at BIW | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a hearing this week before the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) urged Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday to provide consistency regarding the Navy’s production goals for the DDG-51 and questioned whether their proposed procurement strategy would produce a shipbuilding workforce capable of meeting the Navy’s needs as it continues to build DDG-51 ships and eventually transition to the next-generation DDG(X) destroyer. The administration has proposed a new multiyear procurement contract for construction of 9 to 10 ships over the next several years before eventually transitioning to DDG(X). That plan does not provide for a sufficient number of ships to maintain the shipbuilding industrial base. Golden has consistently pushed the administration to set more aggressive goals for DDG-51 production, in part to ensure the workforce is prepared to start building the DDG(X). “It's critical for our national security that these yards make this investment in the workforce that will build the DDG(X). My opinion is that these yards need to see a positive signal from Congress and the Navy and a 10 ship multiyear with a five ship option demonstrates stability at one ship a year while greenlighting an effort to get to that 1.5 ships a year over time,” said Golden. Bath Iron Works (BIW) is one of two shipyards that build the DDG-51 destroyers. Earlier last month, Admiral Gilday joined Golden and Senator Susan Collins at BIW on a tour to showcase the skill and dedication of the shipbuilders there and the importance to our national security of maintaining the defense industrial base. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and vice chair of the panel's Seapower Subcommittee, Golden has consistently gone to bat for the shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works. Last year, Golden and the rest of the Maine congressional delegation worked to sound the alarm and fought back against cuts to DDG-51 shipbuilding proposed by the Biden Administration. Thanks in part to consistent … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-helps-pass-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-firefighters-who-develop-injuries-or-illnesses-on-the-job | Golden Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Help Firefighters Who Develop Injuries or Illnesses on the Job | 2022-05-11 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) voted today to pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation, which was cosponsored by Golden, would ensure that federally-employed firefighters receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as their peers who are state, county, or municipal firefighters. “Firefighting is a dangerous job and a career of public service, no matter what department they work for,” said Golden. “When firefighters develop long-term illnesses from their work, we should have their backs. If we can pass this bipartisan bill into law, it will ensure that more firefighters can access affordable care and other resources to address injuries and illnesses they picked up while protecting their fellow citizens and their homes. I am proud to stand with firefighters across Maine in support of this legislation.” Currently, to qualify for disability retirement, federal firefighters who suffer from an occupational illness must specify the precise exposure that caused their illness. This burden of proof is extraordinarily difficult for firefighters to meet given the wide variety of conditions and environments in which they work. This bill would create the presumption that federal firefighters who become disabled by certain serious diseases, such as heart disease, lung disease, certain cancers, and other infectious diseases, contracted the illness on the job, allowing firefighters to qualify for disability retirement. The bill is supported by Professional Firefighters of Maine, the International Association of Federal Firefighters (IAFF) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Last year, Golden voted today to pass the PFAS Action Act, bipartisan legislation that would help protect firefighters from exposure to dangerous "forever chemicals," or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. In 2019, Golden joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to introduce bipartisan legislation to help improve infrastructure at America's fire stations. Gold… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-ranked-among-top-ten-most-bipartisan-members-of-congress | Golden Ranked Among Top Ten Most Bipartisan Members of Congress | 2022-05-06 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —The Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy announced this week that Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) has earned a ranking of 7th out of 435 members on their Bipartisan Index for the 117th Congress (2021-2022). The Bipartisan Index is a non-partisan measurement of how often members of congress work across party lines. “I know Democrats don’t have all the answers. Neither do Republicans. That’s why we have to work together. My constituents expect me to get things done for them and that requires putting the needs of the country and my district ahead of a political party,” said Golden. “From passing the bipartisan infrastructure law to my bill expanding small businesses development centers, we’ve shown this Congress that working across the aisle is still the best way to get things done, even in a deeply broken Washington. I am proud to be among the most bipartisan lawmakers in Congress according to this nonpartisan analysis, and I’ll continue to put country above party as long as I’m in Congress.” "Representative Golden's number 7 ranking in the House in 2021 places him among the bipartisan elite," said Dan Diller, Policy Director of the Lugar Center. "Over the years, the Bipartisan Index has repeatedly confirmed Maine's reputation as a bipartisan state. After strong bipartisan performances in both his first and second terms, Jared Golden is adding to Maine's high standard of leadership in Congress." Since the 117th Congress began in January of 2021, Golden has sponsored 8 bipartisan bills and cosponsored 126 bills, over 80 percent of which were bipartisan. Golden’s biggest bipartisan accomplishments from this Congress aim to address concerns of both Mainers in the Second District and Americans across the country. Golden’s list of bipartisan accomplishments is substantial. He passed bipartisan legislation to help more small businesses across the country launch, grow, and retain workers through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. He also has been a le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-lawmakers-urge-leadership-against-linking-ukraine-aid-covid-supplemental | Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Leadership Against Linking Ukraine Aid, COVID Supplemental | 2022-04-29 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of military veterans today called on the House leadership to ensure passage of a comprehensive aid package to Ukraine. In the letter, the lawmakers urged leadership not to combine Ukraine aid and COVID-19 relief funding. “We believe it is not in the best interests of U.S. national security to link further foreign and military aid to Ukraine to unrelated COVID-19 supplemental funding legislation,” the lawmakers wrote. “Ukrainians on the front lines of the war against Russia are counting on expedient, reliable assistance from the U.S. Indeed, timely delivery of weapons and supplies has been essential for Ukrainian success thus far in the war. Attaching unrelated COVID-19 legislation— legislation that is currently tied up in a debate about related public health policies—adds uncertainty and precious time to the process of passing this crucial aid. Those debates should happen on their own merits, not with Ukraine’s sovereignty and tens of thousands of innocent Ukrainian lives hanging in the balance.” The letter was led by Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Jimmy Panetta (D-California), and Kaialiʻi Kahele (D-Hawaii). Full text of the letter is below and can also be found HERE. +++ The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy, We write you as a bipartisan group of military veterans in Congress determined to help the Ukrainian people successfully defend their country against Russia’s invasion. With delivery of the nearly $14 billion aid package approved by Congress in March close to complete, we are heartened that the administration has quickly begun preparing a request to Congress for additional military assistance. We are concerned, however, about both the substance and process of the proposal currently under consideration. We urge you to consider fundin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-golden-bill-to-expand-and-reauthorize-small-business-development-center-program | House Passes Golden Bill to Expand and Reauthorize Small Business Development Center Program | 2022-04-27 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Last night, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Jared Golden’s (ME-02) bipartisan legislation to help more small businesses across the country launch, grow, and retain workers through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. The Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2022 would help strengthen the SBDC network — including the 22 SBDCs located throughout Maine — by authorizing an increase of $40 million in annual funding for the program over the next four years and allowing SBDCs to proactively market their programs and services. “Small Business Development Centers have been a crucial resource for thousands and thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs here in Maine,” said Golden. “Coming from a small business family, I know how important it can be to have access to the kinds of free services SBDCs provide. This bipartisan bill will bring SBDC training, counseling, and other services to more businesses across the state and I am grateful to my colleagues in both parties for coming together to pass this important legislation.” The largest Resource Partner within the Small Business Administration’s entrepreneurial development ecosystem, SBDCs help small businesses get off the ground and expand their capacity through low- or no-cost business training and advising in areas like business plan development, marketing and sales, e-commerce, and small business strategic planning. Maine has a lead SBDC located at the University of Southern Maine, which operates eleven outreach locations in Maine’s Second District. “Reauthorizing and strengthening the SBDC program, as Congressman Golden’s bill does, is critical to providing support for new and existing small businesses across Maine and the country,” said Maine SBDC State Director Mark Delisle. “Our advisors helped almost 3,000 Mainers start, grow, or pivot their small businesses last year and created or saved nearly 1,000 jobs, but this legislation will allow us to have an even greater impact. We thank Congres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-turner-press-congressional-negotiators-to-make-health-coverage-tax-credit-permanent | Golden, Turner Press Congressional Negotiators To Make Health Coverage Tax Credit Permanent | 2022-04-26 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) sent a bipartisan letter to Ways & Means Committee leaders urging them to permanently extend the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) in the America COMPETES Act as they negotiate the final version of the bill with the Senate. A Golden-backed provision to make the program permanent was included in the House-passed version of the legislation. The HCTC helps dozens of Maine retirees, including retired millworkers from Twin Rivers Paper in Madawaska, afford health insurance. Golden secured one-year extensions of the HCTC for 2020 and 2021, but the credit lapsed at the end of 2021 as congressional leaders’ negotiations over omnibus appropriations and tax legislation stalled. “Retirees in Madawaska, and the many other Americans who have relied on the Health Coverage Tax Credit, have been left without affordable health insurance since Congress allowed the program to expire at the beginning of the year,” said Golden. “These people worked hard their whole lives and they don’t deserve the uncertainty and stress of relying on a program that could expire every year or two. That’s why we passed a permanent solution in the House as part of the America COMPETES Act. Congressman Turner, Ryan, and I are urging our House committee leaders to fight for this provision as they negotiate with the Senate and make the HCTC permanent once and for all.” The HCTC provides refundable tax credits to cover more than 70% of the cost of health insurance premiums for two kinds of workers: those who have been certified to have lost their jobs due to outsourcing, and eligible retirees whose pensions have been taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as a result of the financial instability of a previous employer. “This program has been reauthorized seven times since its inception in 2002, benefitting thousands of American workers and their families,” wrote the lawmakers. “Extending the HCTC is also the disposition of our … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-momentum-builds-for-golden-led-bill-to-prevent-administration-from-lifting-immigration-restrictions-without-a-plan-to-handle-surge-at-border | ICYMI: Momentum Builds for Golden-Led Bill to Prevent Administration from Lifting Immigration Restrictions without a Plan to Handle Surge at Border | 2022-04-25 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following the introduction of the bipartisan Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 by Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Anthony Gonzales (TX-23), the 58-member House Problem Solvers Caucus last week announced their endorsement of the bill. Golden and Gonzales’ legislation would prevent President Biden from lifting existing Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the expected surge in border crossings. “We’ve been working hard to build support for my and Rep. Gonzales’ bipartisan bill to stop the White House from rolling back Title 42 immigration restrictions without a comprehensive plan to address the resulting surge in migration over the Southern border,” said Congressman Golden.“The bottom line is that the administration is unprepared for a drastic increase in border crossings, which could create crisis conditions that are dangerous for everyone. I’m grateful to my Problem Solvers Caucus colleagues for their willingness to take action on this critical issue.” Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, effective May 23, 2022, it would be ending the Title 42 public health order that has been enforced at our nation’s border since March 2020. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have used Title 42 authorities of the U.S. Code to enable immigration officials to rapidly expel certain categories of undocumented migrants to Mexico, or their countries of origin, to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, such as COVID-19. Golden’s legislation establishes agency oversight by Congress and increases intergovernmental transparency to deal with a post-Title 42 border environment. It delays the Administration from ending the Title 42 emergency authority until at least 60 days after ending the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Department of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-auburn-bangor-harrington-lewiston-and-rangeley-students-as-congressional-art-competition-winners | Golden Announces Auburn, Bangor, Harrington, Lewiston, and Rangeley Students as Congressional Art Competition Winners | 2022-04-20 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — This week, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) revealed the winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second District. Students from Auburn, Bangor, Harrington, Lewiston, and Rangeley were all selected to be honored, with first place going to Hannah Wojdakowski from Bangor High School. ‘Inside,’ submitted by Wojdakowski, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building alongside winning artists from districts across the country. Image “It is always a pleasure to see the creativity that students across the district display in their Congressional Art Competition submissions,” said Congressman Golden. “We are lucky to have such talented and dedicated students in Maine and I look forward to seeing the winning piece in the halls of the Capitol.” Competition judges Sam E. Cote and Mary McManus selected the winners. “I love this piece because I recognize the balance between freedom and strategy of the overall composition,” said Cote of Wojdakowski’s piece. “Every brush stroke seems thoughtfully placed, but freely painted. The artist successfully pulls you through the entire piece just based on the color, flow and movement of the brush strokes.” “This piece instantly drew me in based on its vibrant colors and line work,” said McManus of ‘Inside.’ “The composition has such great movement and does not have one true resting point for the viewer's eye. The horizontal lines act almost as stairs that help wind the flow throughout the image. I am really caught by the way this piece is balanced despite its high energy with the moving lines and the bright colors. There is this bold star in the upper half of the image that pulls you in and provides a sense of grounding. This piece has a wonderful flow and almost dance to it.” Ava Blanchette, from Lewiston High School, came in second place with ‘Eyes on You.’ Image Ella Shaffer, from Rangeley Lakes Regional School, entered ‘The Look’ and was third place. Image Ahmednur Isaaq, from Lewiston High School, received an honorable mention for ‘Window… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-hearing-on-congressional-stock-trading-ban-golden-spanberger-lead-bipartisan-group-urging-house-committee-to-take-action | Following Hearing on Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Golden, Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Group Urging House Committee to Take Action | 2022-04-13 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congresswoman Abigail D. Spanberger (VA-07) led a bipartisan group of 19 of their House colleagues to call on House Administration Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren and Ranking Member Rodney Davis to take action to advance legislation to ban members of Congress from trading or selling individual stocks. Their letter comes after a hearing last week in which the committee heard strong testimony in support of a stock trading ban for members of Congress and their immediate families. "We write today to urge your committee to advance strong legislation to ban members of Congress from directly owning or trading stocks while in office," wrote the lawmakers. "While we are encouraged that the Committee on House Administration has held a hearing on this issue, we urge you to swiftly follow up on this hearing with a markup to advance bipartisan legislation, such as the TRUST in Congress Act or the Ban Conflicted Trading Act." In addition to calling for a markup of the bipartisan legislation to ban members from trading or selling individual stocks, the group laid out several core provisions needed to keep such legislation strong and effective: A ban on direct ownership and trading of individual stocks by members' spouses and dependent children. No exceptions for stocks acquired prior to entering Congress. Effective enforcement of these rules with heavy fines. Joining Golden and Spanberger to push for the legislation were Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Marie Newman (IL-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-09), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Susan Wild (PA-07), Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Angie Craig (MN-02), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jason Crow (CO-06), Charlie Crist (FL-13), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Andy Levin (MI-09), and Darren Soto (FL-09). "Americans across the political spectrum support banning members of Congress from trading stocks," the lawmakers wrote. "If we seek to write off their concerns with a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/support-builds-for-golden-led-bipartisan-bill-to-help-rural-law-enforcement-hire-more-officers | Support Builds for Golden-led Bipartisan Bill to Help Rural Law Enforcement Hire More Officers | 2022-04-08 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following the introduction of the bipartisan COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act by Congressman Jared Golden and three of his House colleagues, the 56-member House Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bill this week. The legislation would nearly triple available funding for the COPS program to over $1 billion in FY2022, reauthorize the program for ten years, and specifically expand access to the grants for rural communities. "We're seeing law enforcement agencies stretched thin across Maine right now, and I know our state isn't the only one. Congress has a significant role to play to help states, towns, and counties address this issue and I'm glad to see growing support from both parties for strengthening the COPS grant program and focusing it on rural areas. I thank the Problem Solvers Caucus for its support and we'll continue to push this bill forward." Since the program's establishment in 1994, the COPS Grant Program has awarded more than $14 billion to local law enforcement agencies to hire and train officers for community policing. However, funding for the program has been cut significantly since 2011. Golden's bill would reauthorize the program with $7 billion in new funding for the next decade. This legislation is also supported by the Fraternal Order of Police, Major Cities Chiefs Association, Major County Sheriffs Association, National Organization of Police Officers, National Sheriffs Association, and Sergeants Benevolent Association. Golden joined Reps. Tom Rice (SC-07), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), and Jaime Herrera-Beutler (WA-03) to introduce the bill earlier this year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-leads-bipartisan-bill-to-prevent-biden-administration-from-lifting-immigration-restrictions-without-a-plan-to-handle-surge-at-border | Golden Leads Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Lifting Immigration Restrictions without a Plan to Handle Surge at Border | 2022-04-07 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), joined by Reps. Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), August Pfluger (TX-07), Stephanie Murphy (FL- 07), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), Greg Stanton (AZ-09), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) introduced today the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill would prevent President Biden from lifting existing Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan in place from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the expected surge of migrants at the Southern border. Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced similar bipartisan legislation in the Senate earlier today. "The Biden Administration is not currently prepared for a large increase in border crossings," said Congressman Golden. "Ending these Title 42 authorities without a plan in place to manage the resulting influx of migrants is irresponsible and could create crisis conditions that would be dangerous for both migrants coming to America and Americans themselves. Title 42 cannot remain in place permanently, but President Biden must ensure that DHS and its personnel, facilities, and processes are ready before rolling it back. This bipartisan legislation would ensure he does so." "By simply doing away with Title 42, this Administration is pulling the rug out from under our Border Patrol agents and the communities they work to protect," said Congressman Gonzales. "We are seeing thousands of migrants who are waiting to cross the border once Title 42 is rolled back. This massive number of expected crossings – on top of already historic apprehensions – will further strain the limited resources of our local communities, law enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). To ensure a proper roll-back of Title 42, it's crucial that this White House works hand-in-hand with local, state, and federal stakeholders to establish an orderly process at our southern… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-pfluger-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-hire-and-retain-more-rural-border-security-personnel | Golden, Pfluger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hire and Retain More Rural Border Security Personnel | 2022-04-07 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced today the DHS Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2022. The bipartisan bill would help address Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel shortages in rural areas. Absent a meaningful strategy and progress by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to hire and retain more border patrol agents, immigrations and customs enforcement officials, and other border security officers, DHS will likely need to reallocate personnel from other areas in order to address potential migration surges on the Southern Border in the coming months. Golden and Plfuger's bill would mandate CBP identify and begin to implement changes to increase hiring and improve retention for CBP officers, Border Patrol agents, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents specifically in rural or remote areas. "In northern Maine and rural areas across the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are too often shorthanded, which affects their ability to protect our borders and communities," said Golden. "Whether in New Mexico or Maine, the federal government needs a strategy to recruit and retain rural border patrol agents, CBP officers, and ICE agents so that we have the personnel needed to fight illicit drug trafficking, enforce immigration laws, and patrol thousands of miles of border. I look forward to working with Rep. Pfluger and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill passed." "I am proud to partner in introducing this legislation that will support our U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agencies in rural Texas and all across America," said Pfluger. "Currently, our nation is facing a crisis as deadly drugs like fentanyl pour across the border and devastate our communities. We must ensure our border patrol has the resources they need to successfully combat this crisis. This bill is just one more step in the ongoing fight to protect our … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bipartisan-colleagues-urge-further-action-to-support-ukraine | Golden, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Further Action to Support Ukraine | 2022-04-05 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of seven Democrats and 10 Republicans are calling on the Biden Administration to increase and expedite the transfer of defense equipment to Ukraine. In a letter to President Biden, the lawmakers called on the administration to help finalize the transfer of the S-300 surface-to-air missile system, provide increased radar capabilities to protect Ukrainian air space, and help supply anti-ship missiles to defend the Ukrainian coastline. "As Ukraine continues to defend its nation from Russia's unprovoked invasion, the U.S. and our allies must provide further support and assistance to ensure that the Ukrainian armed forces can protect innocent civilians and uphold the sovereignty of their nation…As we have seen with the devastation inflicted by Russian forces on the port city of Mariupol, however, it is critical that we do more to protect Ukraine and its people from Russia's indiscriminate attacks," the lawmakers wrote. "...We firmly believe these actions are not only in the interest of Ukraine and its people, but also in the interest of U.S. national security and the security of our NATO and European allies." The letter was led by Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), and Jim Baird (R-Ind.), and was signed by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Conor Lamb (D-Pa.), Michael Waltz (R-Fla.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Peter Meijer (R-Mich.), and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). Full text of the letter can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/advancing-equality-wabanaki-nations-act-receives-hearing-house-indigenous | Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act Receives Hearing Before House Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee | 2022-04-01 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Four chiefs of Wabanaki tribes in Maine appeared today before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples to testify on behalf of H.R. 6707, the Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act. The bill would update federal law to give Wabanaki tribes the same access to future beneficial federal laws as nearly every other federally recognized tribe in America. "H.R. 6707 would ensure that our Nations receive equal treatment – with more than 550 other federally recognized tribes nationwide – under future laws passed by Congress for the benefit of Indians. This is a small request, but it is an incredibly important one… Each year Congress enacts legislation that gives tribal governments new tools to protect our citizens, create jobs and economic opportunities, and provide health care, housing, and other essential services to our tribal communities and non-Indian neighbors," said Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Chief Clarissa Sabattis. "We are only asking for the same equal access to these future programs as the other 570 federally recognized tribes have, so that we can continue to rebuild our Wabanaki communities, preserve our unique culture and traditions, and protect our natural resources." "Since 1970, the federal government's policy with respect to Indian affairs has been focused on self-determination," said Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis. "The continued passage of federal laws to benefit Indian Country shows that the policy of self-determination is working; it is working for tribal nations but also for those surrounding communities. The Wabanaki Nations only seek through H.R. 6707 the opportunity to benefit from any future federal laws intended to benefit Indian country. "For the first time since 1980… we would be able to benefit from laws passed by Congress on equal footing with other tribes," said Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk Chief William Nicholas. "In this era of tribal self-determination, one can only hope that future legislation will aim to improve the wellbein… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/king-golden-lead-maine-delegation-in-introducing-bill-to-designate-a-downeast-heritage-area | King, Golden Lead Maine Delegation in Introducing Bill to Designate a Downeast Heritage Area | 2022-04-01 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King, Chairman of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, and Representative Jared Golden are introducing a bipartisan, bicameral bill to designate a Downeast Maine National Heritage Area. The legislation, which is cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins and Representative Chellie Pingree, would designate all of Hancock and Washington counties as an area with national importance, qualifying the region for additional federal investment and helping to drive economic activity to the rural Maine region. The bill specifically recognizes the contributions of Downeast Maine's agriculture industry – including wild blueberry growers – as well as the impacts of heritage fishing and forestry. "For much of the year, the rocky coasts of Downeast Maine greet the first rays of sunshine to reach the United States," said Senator King. "The region literally starts America's day, and its rugged coastline, rolling mountains and lush forests are a fundamental part of the American identity. Designating Hancock and Washington counties as a National Heritage Area will open the door for critical federal funding, spur increased tourism, and drive important economic activity to support Downeast communities and the hardworking, resilient people who call these counties home. I hope our House and Senate colleagues will recognize the incredible assets of this region and pass this bill." "Washington and Hancock counties are home to proud traditions in Maine's heritage industries, from growing blueberries, to lobstering, to logging," said Rep. Golden. "Designating these counties as National Heritage Areas would honor these traditions and help bolster the economy in these rural communities, create jobs, and bring more investment to the region. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to celebrate and support this historic region." "From the majestic splendor of Acadia National Park—one of the crown jewels of the National Park System that showcases the stunning beauty of our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-governor-mills-renew-call-for-biden-administration-to-extend-lobster-gear-deadline | Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Renew Call for Biden Administration to Extend Lobster Gear Deadline | 2022-03-30 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – With new federal regulations fast approaching and supply chain challenges delaying access to key materials, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills are urging the Biden administration to give Maine lobstermen and women more time to comply with updated gear rules. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Maine lawmakers request a delay in the implementation of part of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) new Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) rule that requires weak points in lobster lines, highlight the supply chain and availability issues facing lobstermen who are trying to acquire the required gear, and stress that the current deadline puts the lobster industry in what the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy described as an "impossible scenario." The letter calls for the implementation date for gear conversion to be postponed two months from May 1, 2022, to July 1, 2022. According to NMFS' own data, changing the compliance date to July 1 would result in a potential increase in risk to whales of just 0.9 percent. On the other hand, failure to delay the rule will cost Maine's lobstermen $7.3 million, which could pose a significant economic threat to the small businesses that power this industry. "We are providing an update on the supply chain and availability issues related to the requirements of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) new Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) rule and requesting that you reconsider a modest delay in implementation of a component of this rule," said the Maine Delegation and Governor Mills. "The continued scarcity of required gear is making it increasingly unlikely that fishermen, despite their best efforts and those of suppliers, will be able to achieve timely compliance." "In good faith, lobstermen have been seeking out the necessary supplies required to modify their gear by the May 1st deadline, and suppliers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/to-help-bring-infrastructure-investments-to-maine-towns-golden-releases-toolkit-for-local-officials | To Help Bring Infrastructure Investments to Maine Towns, Golden Releases Toolkit for Local Officials | 2022-03-23 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released this week his ‘Toolkit for Town Managers' to help local officials across Maine's Second Congressional District take advantage of federal resources like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make infrastructure investments in their communities. The toolkit provides guidance on how officials can apply for funding to address specific needs in their towns, from new roads and bridges, to broadband infrastructure, school busses, municipal building repairs, and more. "I've talked for a long time about the impact the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill we got signed into law last year could have on our state, and now it's time to put this law into action." said Golden, "It is my priority to help as many towns as possible take full advantage of these funding opportunities. I encourage every Mainer in the Second District to make sure their town manager has this toolkit so our staff can work with them to create jobs and make long-awaited improvements to their communities." The toolkit focuses on the resources available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and also provides information on other timely federal funding opportunities. Golden was at the forefront of efforts last year to get the BIL passed through the House. Last summer, Congressman Golden and his colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled a bipartisan infrastructure framework. Their framework was the basis of the blueprint agreed to by the White House and Senate negotiators two weeks later and passed through the Senate. The BIL was signed into law in November 2021. The Toolkit for Town Managers can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-presses-feds-for-more-maine-lobstermen-representation-on-regulation-advisory-panel | Golden Presses Feds for More Maine Lobstermen Representation on Regulation Advisory Panel | 2022-03-18 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) called on the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) today to expand representation of lobstermen on its Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (ALWTRT) by including members of the Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 (MLU). The ALWTRT is a council of stakeholders charged with making recommendations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for addressing rising North Atlantic right whale (NARW) mortalities, or takes. However, only four of the members of the 60-person ALWTRT are Maine lobstermen, the workforce whose livelihoods would be most impacted by the group's recommendations. "As the only industry organization comprised exclusively of lobstermen with active commercial lobster and crab fishing licenses, the MLU would bring an essential perspective to the ALWTRT," said Golden. "For nearly a decade, the MLU has engaged with local, state and federal officials as well as the scientific community on various projects to improve our understanding of the distribution of right whales and their potential interactions with certain gear types and fishing effort. They are currently working on new data collection models utilizing fishermen and their fishing gear to obtain vital information about right whale habitat in the Gulf of Maine. This data, if brought to bear, would prove invaluable to the ALWTRT as they continue to assess the underlying causes of right whale serious injury and mortality." "The MLU greatly appreciates Congressman Golden's support in seeking additional Maine seats on the ALWTRT for Local 207," said MLU Secretary Virginia Olsen. "These are very uncertain times for Maine lobstermen and securing union seats to bring new science forward is vital in protecting our heritage fishery. As new technologies come available, we need to work with fishermen who are on the water day in and day out to be a part of this process, not only conceptually but in data collection too." Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), take reduction teams l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-hails-reauthorization-violence-against-women-act-including-provision | Golden Hails Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act, Including Provision for Wabanaki Tribes | 2022-03-17 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) hailed the signing of legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act (VAWA) into law this week. The bipartisan legislation was included in the omnibus Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill passed last week, and has now been signed by the president. Of particular importance in Maine, the legislation includes language to extend special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction (SDVCJ) to tribes in Maine. The reauthorization also contains provisions that would expand protections and services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, provide more resources and training programs for law enforcement, and more. "Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is years overdue, and I'm glad that we could get it done in a bipartisan way. In addition to helping us fight domestic violence and abuse across the country, this reauthorization will have a unique impact in Maine. In our state, the bill will fix a longstanding carveout in federal law that limited the authority of tribes in Maine to try domestic violence cases committed against a tribal member on tribal land," said Golden. "Ensuring the Wabanaki tribes in Maine fully have this authority, similar to many other tribes in the U.S., will improve public safety on tribal lands and deliver justice for domestic abuse victims in our state." In general, Indian tribes do not have jurisdiction over non-Indian defendants for crimes committed on tribal lands against Indians. This enforcement gap has contributed to alarming rates of violence against Native women, and enforcement issues have persisted in Maine. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 restored SDVCJ to tribes across the rest of the country for domestic violence and other related crimes by all defendants—Indian and non-Indian—if the crime is committed against Indian victims on tribal lands. To participate in SDVCJ, a tribe's court system must meet certain standards. However, tribes in Maine have not been able … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-increase-funding-for-law-enforcement-and-border-security | Golden Votes to Increase Funding for Law Enforcement and Border Security | 2022-03-17 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following his introduction of standalone legislation to increase federal funding for law enforcement, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted recently to substantially increase funding for local law enforcement and border patrol officers as part of the omnibus government funding bill. The bill was passed by the House last week and signed into law by the president this week. "As we continue to ask more and more of our law enforcement and border patrol officers, it's essential that we give them the resources and support they need to protect us," said Golden. "Providing more funding to law enforcement and to the border patrol across the country will go a long way towards keeping our communities safe and strengthening our borders. The funding bill includes $3.9 billion for state and local law enforcement, a $506.4 million increase over FY 2021. That includes $512 million for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs, a 31 percent increase over the previous year. Golden has advocated for more resources for COPS grants and other federal programs that support local and rural law enforcement In addition to support for local law enforcement, the spending bill offers significant funding to strengthen border security. The bill provides $14.8 billion in funding for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. This funding is $25.7 million above the President's Budget request and includes $256 million for border technology. The bill also includes $8.26 billion in funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $284.7 million above the FY2021 enacted level. $25 million of this funding will go towards improvements on safety of ICE and Border Patrol agents. This past January, Golden introduced the bipartisan COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2021. The legislation would nearly triple available funding for the COPS program to over $1 billion in FY2022, reauthorize the program for ten years, and specifically expand access to the grants for rural communities. In 2021, Golden v… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/king-risch-lead-bipartisan-call-to-support-american-potato-growers | King, Risch Lead Bipartisan Call to Support American Potato Growers | 2022-03-17 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and James Risch (R-Idaho) led a bipartisan group of 30 lawmakers in calling on the Biden administration to resolve a trade dispute blocking fresh potato exports to Mexico. In a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers – including Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) – urged the USDA to press its counter-agency in Mexico to honor and expedite the U.S.-Mexico trade deal that would resume U.S. fresh potato exports to Mexico, restoring $150 million in annual revenue for U.S. potato farmers. The letter comes after the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) acquiesced to new demands by the Mexican government that will significantly delay and limit U.S. potato exports to Mexico, despite a Mexican Supreme Court ruling in favor of U.S. potato producers and the completion of successful site visits made by Mexican authorities to U.S. potato plants in Colorado. "We write today out of deep concern for the ongoing dispute regarding U.S. fresh potato access to Mexico. It appears that Mexico is continuing to delay restoring this access that was blocked due to legal proceedings initiated by the Mexican potato industry over seven years ago. The cost of this inaction is estimated to be $150 million to U.S. growers on an annual basis," said the lawmakers. "We request that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continue to work with their counterparts in Mexico to ensure that the trade deal is honored by expeditiously reinstating access for U.S. fresh potatoes and to express that any Mexican request for enhanced agricultural access to the U.S. should not be granted until this access is restored." "On Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) jointly announced with their Mexican counterparts, SENASICA, that fresh table stock potato access would be substantially delayed well into 2022. That statement was made due to Mexico's late… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/funding-for-two-ddg-51-destroyers-including-one-to-be-built-at-biw-signed-into-law | Funding for Two DDG-51 Destroyers, Including One to Be Built at BIW, Signed into Law | 2022-03-15 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill signed into law today included a provision Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) fought for to fund two DDG-51 destroyers. The inclusion of the funding in the spending bill finalizes the reversal of the Biden Administration's proposal to cut production of DDG-51 destroyers — the ships built at Bath Iron Works — down to only a single ship this year. Maine's congressional delegation has resisted the shipbuilding reduction since it was announced early last year. "American servicemembers all over the world rely on the DDG-51s built by the skilled Maine shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works. These ships are the workhorses of our Navy, key to our national security and to our defense industrial base," said Golden. "After a year of work with my colleagues in the Maine delegation, we are proud to have successfully beat back the administration's misguided proposal to cut DDG-51 shipbuilding. Instead, we've delivered funding to build two destroyers, guaranteeing one that will be built at Bath." This funding is the final stage in the delegation's work to reverse the Biden Administration's original proposal to cut DDG-51 construction to just one ship in FY2022. Golden and the rest of the Maine congressional delegation worked to sound the alarm on the impacts of this proposed cut on national security and the shipbuilding workforce and led the effort to restore authorization and funding for a second ship. Due to their efforts, funding for a second ship has been in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations legislation since the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee released its original bill last June. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and vice chair of the panel's Seapower Subcommittee, Golden secured authorization last July for a second ship in the Seapower Subcommittee's base text of its portion of the FY 2022 NDAA. Then, in the full Armed Services Committee markup of the NDAA last September, Golden cosponsored a bipartisan amendment that added authorization for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/1-million-for-biodigester-at-forest-products-hub-in-madison-secured-by-collins-king-golden | $1 Million for Biodigester at Forest Products Hub in Madison Secured by Collins, King, Golden | 2022-03-11 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Jared Golden announced today that they secured $1,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation and Housing Appropriations bill to construct an anaerobic biodigester at the Forest Products Hub in Madison. As the Ranking Member and lead Republican on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Collins co-authored this funding bill. The omnibus funding package passed the House and the Senate and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. "The creation of the Forest Products Hub at the former paper mill site in Madison has created new employment opportunities and spurred the development of innovative uses for forest products," said Senator Collins. "This investment in a waste-to-energy biodigester will supply the Forest Products Hub with clean, renewable energy. I strongly advocated for this funding, which will help to further strengthen Maine's forest products industry and encourage additional economic development in Madison." "The forest products sector is one of Maine's oldest and most important industries – creating countless jobs across many generations," said Senator King. "Madison has long been at the heart of this industry, and the new $1 million investment for the Forest Products Hub to construct a biodigester will help the town lead the way with the forest products and energy of the future. I'm grateful for this Congressional action to support Madison and our iconic forest product industry." "The Madison mill site has so much potential, and the funding we are delivering to build a biomass waste-to-energy converter will play a key role in its revitalization. This project will support good jobs, eliminate wood fiber waste from the GO Lab factory and organic waste from nearby farms, and generate carbon-neutral energy for the mill site," said Congressman Golden. "This biomass waste-to-energy converter is a win for Madison, a win for clean air, and a win for energy consum… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/1-million-new-rumford-fire-station-secured-collins-king-golden | $1 Million for New Rumford Fire Station Secured by Collins, King, Golden | 2022-03-11 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Jared Golden announced today that $1 million in funding they requested for the construction of a new Rumford Fire Station was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. As the Ranking Member and lead Republican on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Collins co-authored this bill. The omnibus funding package passed the House and the Senate and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. "The construction of a new Rumford Fire Station will help ensure the brave firemen and women can continue to protect families in area communities," said Senator Collins. "The current fire station is nearly a century old and has significant structural deficiencies that pose safety concerns. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I strongly advocated on behalf of Rumford Fire Department to include this critical project in the funding bill." "Across our state, Maine fire departments save lives, create good-paying jobs, and are cornerstones of our communities," said Senator King."Modern, efficient fire stations are essential to this mission, and with federal support for a brand new station, the hardworking men and women Rumford Fire Department will have a facility that allows them to better serve the people in the area, while keeping themselves safe." "I am proud to help deliver this funding for a long-overdue fire station for Rumford. For over a hundred years, Rumford's firefighters have put their lives on the line to protect their community," said Congressman Golden. "Times have changed, but their fire station hasn't. Construction of a new fire station in Rumford will help these first responders do their jobs and keep them and the Rumford community safe. Thank you to the Town of Rumford for being such a great partner and advocate in securing this funding." "The Town of Rumford is deeply grateful for the hard work of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/17-million-livermore-falls-jay-wastewater-treatment-facility-secured-collins | $1.7 Million for Livermore Falls & Jay Wastewater Treatment Facility Secured by Collins, King, Golden | 2022-03-11 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representative Jared Golden announced today that they secured $1,700,000 for the wastewater treatment facility that serves the towns of Livermore Falls and Jay in the Fiscal Year 2022 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. Senator Collins is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee. The omnibus funding package passed the House and the Senate and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. "Maintaining and upgrading wastewater systems is vital to ensuring the economic and environmental health of the community," said Senator Collins. "I strongly advocated for these significant investments at the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will help improve this essential infrastructure for residents and businesses in Livermore Falls and Jay as well as protect local water supplies." "Modern wastewater systems are absolutely essential for healthy, successful communities," said Senator King. "The $1.7 million investment in the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant is an important step to improve the effectiveness of these systems for the Livermore Falls area and ensure the safety of local water supplies. I look forward to seeing the significant improvements that will be made with these funds." "For decades, the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility has helped protect the health of communities and support local economies along the Androscoggin River with cleaner water." said Congressman Golden. "However, this half century-old facility needs upgrades and repairs and I'm proud to help deliver funding to make those investments. This investment will make sure the facility runs smoothly for decades to come, benefitting the next generation of taxpayers and businesses in Jay and Livermore Falls." "As we continue to move forward with the construction phase of the $14 million upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Facility that serves the Towns of Livermore Falls and Jay, the $1.7 million CDS Grant will be a great ass… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-lawmakers-call-administration-help-protect-ukrainian-airspace | Bipartisan Lawmakers Call on Administration to Help Protect Ukrainian Airspace with Weapons Systems, Planes | 2022-03-11 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats today called on the Biden Administration to ramp up the transfer of further defense materiel to Ukraine, strengthen sanctions, and bolster humanitarian aid. The representatives specifically called on the Administration to work with NATO allies to provide the S-300 surface-to-air missile system, an air defense system both Ukraine and some NATO allies have in their inventory. The letter represents the first bipartisan call for such action from the House. "Despite heroic and skillful resistance by Ukrainian forces, Russia currently retains air superiority over Ukraine. Russia's advantage in this domain could soon develop into air dominance if the Ukrainians do not receive necessary military aid," the lawmakers wrote. "We believe that Stinger missiles will continue to be critical in combating Russia's superiority in the air. With Russia's alarming disregard for Ukrainian civilian casualties, the U.S. must also help supply more comprehensive air defense systems to defend Ukraine and its people. Specifically, the U.S. must work with our NATO allies who possess the S-300 surface-to-air missile system to facilitate and expedite the transfer of these systems to Ukraine. Providing Soviet-era platforms that Ukrainian servicemembers have previously operated and maintained will be essential to their success on the battlefield and will also protect U.S. defense technology from falling into the hands of the Russians." The letter also calls on the administration to help facilitate the transfer of MiG-29s from Poland to Ukraine and to consider strategies to provide Su-25s and further drone capabilities to Ukraine. The lawmakers also request further sanctions on third parties that do business with Russian entities and individuals, and request that the administration ensures a continued multilateral response to provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable Ukrainian people. The letter was led by Representatives Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and signed by J… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
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