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| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-s-bipartisan-permitting-reform-bill-passes-house | Golden’s bipartisan permitting reform bill passes House | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) today celebrated the House’s passage of his bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The bill, which he first introduced with Republican House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) in July, would modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to accelerate federal approval of energy development and other construction projects. The SPEED Act passed 221-196. It is endorsed by more than 300 local, state, and national organizations, including the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast. The City of Bangor previously submitted a letter of support to the House Natural Resources Committee to describe the bill’s benefits to airport operations at Bangor International Airport. “The simplest way to make energy, housing, and other essentials more affordable is to make it possible to actually produce enough of it at a reasonable cost. America’s broken permitting system is standing in the way,” Golden said. “The SPEED Act has united workers, businesses, and political forces who usually oppose each other because scarcity hurts everyone, and these reforms represent the lowest hanging fruit in a permitting reform debate that’s been happening for years. I’m grateful to Chairman Westerman for his good-faith partnership throughout this process, and today’s vote sends a clear message to the Senate: The window is finally open to fix our permitting process, so let’s meet the moment.” The legislation includes a Golden amendment that would block the executive branch from revoking energy permits after approval. Both Presidents Trump and Biden have embraced this tactic to block projects they disapprove of — even those in the final stages of completion. His amendment followed feedback from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, which helped boost the bill’s bipartisan support. Golden has previously spoken at length about the need to fix America’s broken permitting system, i… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-s-bill-to-restore-federal-workers-collective-bargaining-rights-passes-house-in-bipartisan-231-195-vote | Golden’s bill to restore federal workers’ collective bargaining rights passes House in bipartisan 231-195 vote | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 231-195 to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), legislation by Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from roughly 1 million federal workers. Twenty Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the bill’s final passage. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate in September with bipartisan support. “Federal workers show up on the job every day to do the people’s work, and their limited collective bargaining rights are critical to protecting them from unfair treatment and political interference,” Golden said after the bill’s passage. “I’m proud of the strong, bipartisan coalition that came together to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House, and I urge the Senate to quickly take up this bill and join us in standing up for workers.” (Click here for video of Golden’s remarks on the floor during initial debate on Wednesday) “Today, the House took an important bipartisan step on behalf of America’s workers. The right to be heard in one’s workplace may appear basic, but it carries great weight — it ensures that the people who serve our nation have a seat at the table when decisions shape their work and their mission,” Fitzpatrick said. “This bill moves us closer to restoring that fundamental protection for nearly one million federal employees, many of them veterans. I will always fight for our workers, and I call on the Senate to help ensure these protections are fully reinstated.” Golden and Fitzpatrick introduced PAWA in April. After months of inaction by House majority leadership, they shepherded the bill’s passage via discharge petition — a legislative maneuver that allows members to bring popular bills to the House floor when House leadership refuses to schedule a vote. In November, the discharge petition obtained its 218th signature, clearing the threshold to bring PAWA up for a vote over the Speaker’s objections. While su… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-fitzpatrick-bill-to-restore-federal-workers-union-rights-clears-key-house-hurdle-teeing-up-final-votes-tomorrow | Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears key House hurdle, teeing up final votes tomorrow | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 tonight to approve an effort by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to force Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from roughly 1 million federal workers. The House began debate tonight following the vote on Golden’s Motion to Discharge the bill. A vote on the final passage of PAWA is expected to take place tomorrow. Tonight’s vote is the culmination of months of work with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), the bill’s lead GOP cosponsor. Together, they garnered 226 cosponsors for PAWA and assembled a majority of Members to sign a discharge petition forcing floor action. “President Trump said ending collective bargaining was about protecting our national defense. But in my District, many affected workers build our warships and care for our veterans. These workers make our country safer and stronger every day. America did not vote to silence these workers, but this bill gives all of us a chance to restore their voices,” Golden said. “... If the majority we built over the past few months sticks together, we can overturn this union-busting executive order, and we can show America that this body will protect workers' rights.” “Today’s vote is a reminder of what this House can accomplish when we honor its purpose and allow the people’s will to move forward. A bipartisan majority affirmed that protecting America’s security and respecting America’s workers are not competing priorities — they are inseparable,” Fitzpatrick said. “Federal workers, many of whom are veterans, are the backbone of our public service. When they have a voice in the decisions that shape their work, our government is more stable, more capable, and better prepared to serve the American people. I’m proud to work alongside Congressman Golden in leading this bipartisan effort. Tomorrow, let’s carry this unity across the finish line, and restore the rights that kee… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-support-servicemembers-shipbuilding-by-passing-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa | Golden votes to support servicemembers, shipbuilding by passing National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House in a 312-112 vote. In addition to providing authorization for funds necessary to protect America and provide for our troops, the bill increases troop pay and includes funding for the construction of destroyers built at Bath Iron Works. “It’s heartening to see Congress support not only our troops, but American shipbuilding and the critical role it plays in our national security,” Golden said. “Our service members deserve salaries that let them keep up with the cost of living. And when Maine shipbuilders are awarded work, they can ensure the Navy gets more of the best ships on the planet. Now that the House has passed this critical legislation, I hope the Senate moves quickly and sends it to the president.” The bill provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for all service members and increases the additional pay they receive when separated from their families by deployment. It also includes a $1.4 billion increase for new construction of barracks and family housing, and increases access to specialty medical care by lowering the threshold for travel reimbursement from 100 miles to 75 miles. It also includes multiple wins for Maine that Golden secured in the waning hours of committee negotiations last month, such as funding for two DDG-51 destroyers that are typically built by Bath Iron Works (BIW). ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-moves-to-force-vote-this-week-on-bill-to-restore-federal-workers-union-rights | Golden moves to force vote this week on bill to restore federal workers’ union rights | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) took the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to provide notice to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of his intent to force a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from federal workers. “This bill’s cosponsors, Democrats and Republicans alike, know that collective bargaining brings fairness, dignity and respect to the workplace. They also know that without these rights, federal workers are more vulnerable to unfair treatment and political interference,” Golden said. “I’m calling on Speaker Johnson to hold a clean, up-or-down vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act, so that Congress can show workers that we’ve got their backs.” Golden introduced PAWA in April, with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) as the lead GOP cosponsor. After months of inaction on the floor, in July Golden and Fitzpatrick initiated a discharge petition and set to work building support to force a vote in the House. In November, the discharge petition obtained its 218th signature, clearing the threshold to bring PAWA up for a vote over the Speaker’s objections. The Speaker now has two legislative days to hold a vote on the motion to discharge PAWA. If that motion is successful, the House will consider the bill. Signatories to the discharge petition included nearly the entire Democratic caucus and five Republicans who cosponsored the bill: Fitzpatrick, Don Bacon (NE-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Mike Lawler (NY-17). Four additional Republicans did not sign the discharge petition but are cosponsors of PAWA: Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10), Chris Smith (NJ-04), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07). “The labor movement fought back against the largest act of union-busting in American history by doing what we do best: organizing," said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. "We commend Reps. Golden and Fitzpatrick for leading us to a vote on the Protect America’s Workfo… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-maine-fishermen-push-trade-commission-for-fair-fishing-rules-in-gray-zone | Golden, Maine fishermen push trade commission for fair fishing rules in Gray Zone | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Ahead of two Maine fishermen’s testimonies to the International Trade Commission (ITC) today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) submitted a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling for fairer fishing rules between Maine and Canadian fishermen in the Gray Zone — a 277 square-mile area of ocean near Machias Seal Island that is fished by both countries and remains one of America’s only contested maritime borders. The push comes as the ITC gathers stakeholder input from across industries to inform the White House and Congress on potential changes needed to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The trade deal, set to expire in 2036, requires the countries to explore a potential 16-year extension to preserve the arrangement until 2052. This review is mandated for July 2026. Golden voted against the USMCA in 2019, and is pushing for more parity between American and Canadian fishing regulations in the Gray Zone as a condition of any extension. “The United States government should do everything in its power to ensure that our fishermen are not at a competitive disadvantage and deprived of economic opportunity,” Golden wrote in his letter to Greer. “Maine’s seafood harvesters have been awaiting a resolution to the Gray Zone for too long and at great consequence to their safety, their businesses, and the natural resources they depend on.” Golden has previously written to President Trump about the steeper regulations Maine fishermen face compared to their Canadian competitors in the Gray Zone. Some of these rule disparities include the lack of a maximum size limit for catchable lobster for Canadians; Canada’s refusal to follow Mainers’ practice of marking egg-bearing females as off-limits; the American-only requirement to use expensive, weaker fishing gear to prevent right-whale entanglements; and a months-longer season for scallop harvesting for Canadians. Golden submitted his letter along with testimony from Virginia Olsen and Dustin Delano, two Maine harvesters who serve as t… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-introduces-bill-to-support-farmers-affected-by-pfas-0 | Maine Delegation introduces bill to support farmers affected by PFAS | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by toxic “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) reintroduced the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. The legislation would authorize grants for states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and testing, remediate PFAS, or even help farmers relocate. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) are original cosponsors of the legislation. PFAS are man-made chemicals that are used in industry and consumer products and can lead to serious health effects, including cancer, reproductive and developmental harms, and weakened immune systems. In Maine, there have been more than 30,000 records of PFAS at close to 250 sites across the state. Maine farmers have had their livelihoods disrupted due to PFAS contamination, which originated in sludge that was spread as fertilizer by farmers who were told by the government that it was safe to use. “USDA must provide support to our nation’s farmers, who through no fault of their own are at risk of losing their livelihoods,” said Senator Collins. “In the past, the federal government’s response has failed to keep pace with this growing problem. Our bipartisan legislation would direct USDA to help by providing financial assistance and expanding PFAS monitoring and testing where it is needed most.” “The PFAS crisis isn’t some theoretical or distant problem. It’s here, it’s growing, and it’s putting real pressure on farmers in Maine and across the country,” said Pingree, a longtime farmer and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee. “For farmers already navigating thin margins, discovering ‘forever chemicals’ on their land can mean lost income, unusable land, and questions about the safety of their crops and livestock. They deserve federal support that matches the scale of the crisis. Our Relief for Fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-push-for-faster-release-of-liheap-funds | Golden, bipartisan group of lawmakers push for faster release of LIHEAP funds | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan group of 44 lawmakers calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to distribute Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to states by November 30, 2025. States typically receive their LIHEAP allocations in early November following the beginning of the fiscal year in October. However, the recent government shutdown delayed disbursement of these critical funds that help roughly 6 million Americans — including 45,000 Mainers — heat their homes. “We appreciate the agency’s notification that LIHEAP funds should be received by LIHEAP recipients by the end of the month, especially as parts of the country begin to experience colder weather and temperatures below freezing,” the lawmakers wrote. “It is vital that LIHEAP funds are delivered as quickly as possible to the nearly six million households that rely on this assistance.” They continued, “Given that the heating season has already started in many parts of the country, we agree that there is no time to waste… The risk is especially great for households that rely on home heating oil or propane to warm their homes. While many states include moratoriums on utility shutoffs during winter months, they cannot require independent heating oil or propane suppliers to continue deliveries without payment before or upon delivery.” Golden has pushed back against Secretary Kennedy repeatedly this year for his management of LIHEAP, particularly regarding his decision to fire the program’s entire staff this spring. He helped lead a letter with more than 80 colleagues calling for the protection of LIHEAP and the rehiring of the staff who manage it. In light of concerns about LIHEAP’s ability to operate without dedicated staff, the lawmakers wrote, “If disbursement is expected to be delayed past November 30, 2025, as indicated by the agency, we request that HHS immediately distribute an ini… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-s-bipartisan-permitting-reform-bill-passes-house-natural-resources-committee | Golden’s bipartisan permitting reform bill passes House Natural Resources Committee | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 celebrated the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of his bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which he first introduced with Republican Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) in July. The bill, which would modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to accelerate federal approval of energy development and other construction projects, was approved with bipartisan support by a vote of 25-18. “America’s broken permitting system is delaying investments in the basics we need — energy, transportation and housing. These delays keep costs high and hold back America’s economy,” Golden said. “Both parties have agreed on this problem for years, and today’s support from the Committee gives me hope that Congress is finally ready to take the win. I’m grateful to Chairman Westerman for his commitment to earning bipartisan support for our bill, and I’m ready to get this passed on the House floor.” In an effort to create certainty for all forms of energy production, Golden also submitted an amendment that would block the executive branch from revoking energy permits after approval. Both Presidents Trump and Biden have embraced this tactic to block projects they disapprove of — even if the projects are in the final stages of completion. His amendment passed the Committee unanimously. Before the vote, the City of Bangor submitted a letter of support to the Committee, describing how many of the bill’s provisions would benefit airport operations around the country, including at Bangor International Airport (BGR): “These reforms would directly support airports such as BGR by enabling timely progress on projects ranging from traditional safety-and capacity-driven infrastructure to energy-resilience initiatives such as our planned on-airport solar farm,” wrote Airport Director Jose Saavedra, C.M. “Streamlining NEPA requirements, while preserving necessary environmental protections, will help ensure that airports can adv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-release-epstein-files | Golden votes to release Epstein files | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) voted today for H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the Department of Justice to publicly release all unclassified materials from its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The bill passed the House by a vote of 427-1. Today’s vote was forced by a discharge petition signed by Golden and a majority of the House after months of resistance from President Trump and House Republican leaders. “These files should obviously be released. And it never should have been this hard,” Golden said. The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Department of Justice to publish a searchable, downloadable compilation of all its files on Epstein within 30 days. Within 15 days, the Department must report to Congress on any information redacted to protect victims’ personal information and active federal investigations. Golden has long called for the release of the Epstein files as a means of transparency and accountability. He praised a subpoena against the Department of Justice by a House Oversight subcommittee this summer, and later reiterated the need for a public release while questioning the Trump Administration’s resistance to doing so. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-s-bill-to-restore-federal-workers-union-rights-clears-threshold-to-force-house-action | Golden’s bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears threshold to force House action | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to repeal an executive order that stripped federal workers’ union rights is on track for a vote in the House after months of delay by Speaker Mike Johnson. The Protect America’s Workforce Act of 2025, which has enough cosponsors to indicate it would easily pass a floor vote, has languished since Golden introduced it with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in April. In June, Golden launched a discharge petition for the bill, which allows a majority of the House to force a vote on a piece of legislation if a majority of Congress signs it. Today, GOP Congressmen Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) signed the petition, bringing the total number of signatures to 218 — the number required to force House action. “America never voted to eliminate workers’ union rights, and the strong bipartisan support for my bill shows that Congress will not stand idly by while President Trump nullifies federal workers’ collective bargaining agreements and rolls back generations of labor law,” Golden said. “I’m grateful to Reps. LaLota and Lawler for bringing this discharge petition over the finish line, and I’m calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a clean, up-or-down vote on this bill.” The bill would nullify President Trump’s March 27th Executive Order ending collective bargaining rights for roughly 1 million unionized federal employees across several agencies. Since Golden introduced the bipartisan bill in April, it has garnered bipartisan support from 222 members of Congress, including seven Republicans. Five of those Republicans — Reps. Fitzpatrick, LaLota, Lawler, Don Bacon (NE-02) and Robert Bresnahan (PA-08) — crossed the aisle to join House Democrats in signing the discharge petition. “The labor movement fought back against the largest act of union busting in American history by doing what we do best: organizing. Working people built a bipartisan coalition to restore union rights to federal workers in the face of unprecedented attacks … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-reopen-government-continue-bipartisan-negotiations-on-renewing-aca-tax-credits | Golden votes to reopen government, continue bipartisan negotiations on renewing ACA tax credits | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) voted today for the bipartisan Continuing Resolution to reopen the federal government. The legislation passed in the House 222-209. Golden’s vote supported the reopening of the federal government, and once again gets critical food and heating assistance funds flowing to Mainers who rely on them. Now, with the shutdown ended, Golden called on Congress to take immediate action to extend expiring ACA premium tax credits that keep health insurance plans affordable for millions of Americans. “Congress still has a window to pass bipartisan legislation to extend the ACA premium tax credits,” Golden said. “In September, I joined a bipartisan coalition in the House to put forth legislation to extend the credits for one year and now, with the shutdown now over, I urge members of both parties who care about affordable health care to come back to the table so we can get the job done.” In addition to extending President Biden’s last budget through January 30, 2026, the legislation also passes three of the 12 Fiscal Year (FY26) appropriations bills for the full fiscal year: Agriculture, Legislative Branch; and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs. The spending package includes several of Golden’s priorities, including the funding of SNAP through the entirety of FY26, the reversal of the Trump administration’s mass firing of thousands of federal employees during the shutdown, and Golden’s Community Project Funding Requests for the towns of Holden and Surry. “The Town of Holden extends its sincere gratitude to our congressional and senatorial leadership for their dedication and bipartisan effort in moving the ball forward to reopen the federal government and ensure the wheels of progress continue to turn for communities across our nation. Their commitment to supporting local governments and investing in infrastructure directly benefits small towns like Holden. We are especially thankful for the funding directed toward constructing a new garage for the Holden Police Department … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-government-shutdown | Golden statement on government shutdown | 2025-10-01 | 2025 | 2025-10 | 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) released the following statement regarding the government shutdown, which began at 12:01 a.m. today because of Congress’ failure to enact legislation funding continued government operations: “This government shutdown is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democratic Party leaders to put on a show of their opposition to President Trump. The shutdown is hurting Americans and our economy, and the irony is it has only handed more power to the president. This fight is ostensibly about health care, so let me be clear: I opposed the GOP’s Medicaid cuts and I want to extend the ACA tax credits. But some of my colleagues in the majority party have reasonable concerns about tax credits going to high-income households. There’s room and time to negotiate. But normal policy disagreements are no reason to subject our constituents to the continued harm of this shutdown.” Congressman Golden has published an FAQ on his website with information regarding the effects of the government shutdown on Mainers. The FAQ will be updated as more information becomes available on how President Trump is implementing the lapse in government funding across federal agencies. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-urges-department-of-education-to-continue-funding-usm-umf-upward-bound-programs | Maine Delegation Urges Department of Education to Continue Funding USM, UMF Upward Bound Programs | 2025-09-26 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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 and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden wrote to Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging her to reverse the Department of Education’s decision to terminate funding for two federally funded TRIO Upward Bound programs in Maine: the Veterans Upward Bound Program at the University of Southern Maine (USM) and the River Valley Upward Bound Program at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF). The TRIO Upward Bound program helps prepare low-income and first-generation students for success in higher education by providing academic support, mentoring, and other college readiness services. Both the USM and UMF programs were awarded five-year TRIO grants in 2022 and expected funding to continue through 2027, but the Department recently notified them that funding would end prematurely on September 30, 2025. Both programs have filed formal requests for reconsideration. “The Department’s decision to terminate funding for these Upward Bound programs is deeply upsetting, and the negative impact on the students enrolled in these two programs cannot be overstated,” the Delegation wrote. “Upward Bound has proven its effectiveness in the lives of countless first-generation and low-income students who often face barriers to accessing a college education,” they continued. “We have seen the lives of many young people changed by the TRIO program. In fact, some of our own staff members went through TRIO and tell us that they would not have pursued higher education but for the support and opportunities it provided.” “Rather than terminate funding after the third year of this five-year grant, we urge you to use all available authorities to work with these programs and allow them to operate with continued funding in full compliance with the current Administration’s priorities. Given the importance of these TRIO programs to the students they serve, we are hopeful you will work with them achieve this outcome,” the Delegation concluded. The Veterans Upward Bound P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-urges-regulators-to-drop-unnecessary-new-ropeless-lobster-gear-proposal | Golden urges regulators to drop unnecessary new ropeless lobster gear proposal | 2025-09-23 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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) is urging the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC) to abandon a proposed regulatory framework that would push Maine lobstermen toward using costly, unproven ropeless or on-demand gear. The framework, independent of ongoing work authorized by Congress to study the necessity and viability of such gear, would greenlight its use in some or all federal waters off the coast of New England. The NEFMC will consider it at its upcoming meeting on September 25. In a Monday letter to NEFMC’s executive Director, Dr. Cate O’Keefe, Golden called the proposal “premature and unnecessary” and noted that it flies in the face of Congress’s clear intent in pausing these kinds of regulatory changes until 2028. “Maine’s lobstermen are facing tremendous uncertainty, with various agencies operating in parallel considering new regulations that would fundamentally alter what it looks like to haul traps off the coast of Maine,” Golden said. “Congress enacted a moratorium on requiring this kind of gear, and that moratorium is still in effect while more data is gathered and studied. This framework, if adopted, would muddy the waters about what is required of Maine’s harvesters, and there’s no need for it.” Congress’ 2023 budget included a provision championed by Golden and the rest of Maine’s federal delegation that paused the development of new gear requirements until 2028. The law also empowered the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) by giving it more time to determine what new regulations — if any — are needed. Work is already underway at the federal and state levels to compile and assess relevant data and craft solutions. “If adopted, the Joint Alternative Gear-Marking Framework would not only undermine the TRT process and confuse fishery stakeholders, but it would also defy the explicit will of Congress,” Golden wrote in his letter. Maine fishermen have consistently raised concerns about the viability of ropeless and on-demand gear, including a lack of reliable t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-avoid-harmful-government-shutdown-pledges-continued-work-to-prevent-health-care-price-spikes | Golden votes to avoid harmful government shutdown, pledges continued work to prevent health care price spikes | 2025-09-19 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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) today voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep government funded until November 21, preventing a government shutdown on October 1, when the current funding law expires. Unlike many previous stopgap funding bills, the CR contains no major changes to federal policies, programs or current spending levels. The bill passed the House 217-212. “There’s a lot of important work to be done in Congress, none of which will be any easier if Mainers are suffering the harms of a government shutdown,” Golden said. “At the top of my mind are critical conversations around the need to prevent health care price spikes and lost coverage for millions of Americans. “With the Republican trifecta, there's no path forward on health care without GOP support. That’s why I remain focused on my bipartisan effort to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that make coverage affordable for Mainers,” Golden said. “This clean, short-term CR will keep the lights on and give us more time to set policies and funding levels for the future.” A federal government shutdown would have immediate effects on Mainers, particularly the more than 11,000 federal employees who would be either furloughed or forced to work without pay. Acadia National Park would likely be forced to close, jeopardizing the shoulder season for small businesses and workers, while federal food assistance, housing assistance, small business support and other programs could be paused. A shutdown also would give President Donald Trump and the executive branch extraordinary leeway in determining which aspects of government are “essential,” and which can be shuttered. Meanwhile, Mainers are facing massive health care cuts as a result of the partisan reconciliation bill enacted by Republicans this summer. The most immediate concern is spiking premiums on track to hit tens of thousands of Mainers who buy health insurance on the state’s individual marketplace, coverME.gov, when enhanced premium tax credits expire in January… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-s-permitting-reform-bill-gets-first-hearing-before-house-natural-resources-committee | Golden’s permitting reform bill gets first hearing before House Natural Resources Committee | 2025-09-10 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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 (HNRC) today held an initial hearing on the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and HNRC Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) that would reduce red tape and put the United States back in the business of building. The SPEED Act would modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline the permitting process and return the law to its intended purpose as a procedural statute for assessing the environmental impact of federal actions. “Our country needs modern infrastructure to keep our people and our economy moving. We need robust power production and transmission to achieve energy dominance and lower costs. We need housing for families. But NEPA has been warped over time to become a law that allows endless lawsuits and bureaucracy that make it harder to build the things we need at the pace we need them,” Golden said. “By reforming NEPA while standing firm in our commitments through the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, we can be good stewards of our environment while ending a permitting status quo that is onerous, overly complex and ripe for litigation abuse.” During the hearing, Golden spoke about the ways the bill would retain the ability of any interested party to weigh in on proposed projects, and about the delays NEPA has allowed for the development of all types of energy production — including clean energy. “The problems with the NEPA process are energy-neutral,” Golden said. “They can be detrimental to both fossil fuel and renewable energy projects. … These problems with NEPA can cut both ways and so too should the solutions. This is a pro-energy bill that takes an all-of-the-above, technology-neutral approach.” In response to questions from Golden, Jeremy Harrell, CEO of ClearPath — a nonprofit working to reduce global energy emissions — said America’s broken permitting system is “the single largest barrier to deploying new clean energ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-leads-effort-to-extend-aca-marketplace-tax-credits | Golden leads effort to extend ACA marketplace tax credits | 2025-09-05 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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) is leading a bipartisan effort to protect Maine families, seniors and small business owners from massive health care premium price spikes by extending tax credits that help individuals afford health insurance plans on the state’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, CoverME.gov. “Letting the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire would raise costs on Maine families. That’s simply not an option,” Golden said. “Mainers who buy private insurance on the ACA marketplace are staring down an average $180 monthly premium increase in January if Congress doesn’t extend these credits, with rural Mainers aged 60-64 facing the steepest increase. Many are likely to lose coverage in the face of this price spike.” Golden is an original cosponsor of the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, introduced last night by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02). Under current law, the enhanced Premium Tax Credit — established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during COVID under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and later extended through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — is set to expire at the end of this year. The bill would extend the credit through 2026. “I’ve always said I’ll work with anyone — Democrat or Republican — to serve my constituents. I’m proud to join Congresswoman Kiggans and this bipartisan coalition to protect Mainers from increased health care costs,” Golden said. Because of this income-based premium tax credit, a record 24.2 million people signed up for coverage during open enrollment in 2025. In fact, middle-income enrollees increased from 140,000 in 2021 to 900,000 in 2024. Without this extension, millions of self-employed workers and small business owners will see their premiums increase by more than $11,000 a year. According to CoverME.gov, 85 percent of people purchasing plans through Maine’s ACA marketplace receive financial savings through the ACA Premium Tax Credits, and “nearly all CoverME.gov consumers will likely see higher monthly premiums if … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-protect-patient-access-to-drug-information | Golden, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to protect patient access to drug information | 2025-09-04 | 2025 | 2025-09 | 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 Cliff Bentz (OR-02) today introduced the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act — legislation designed to block recent efforts by the pharmaceutical industry to stop including hard copies of medical information with prescription drugs. Detailed labels of a drug’s appropriate dosage, possible side-effects, and other necessary details are commonly included when a patient receives their prescription from a pharmacist. However, this printed information is not legally required, and the pharmaceutical industry has pushed to replace hard copies with digital landing pages to reduce expenses and boost profits — despite barriers it would create for patients, including those with limited internet access. “Mainers shouldn’t have to go out of their way to get the information they need about how their medicine works,” Golden said. “Requiring hard copies of instructions to be included with medicine is a no-brainer to make prescription drugs safer, make treatment easier for families and their pharmacists, and prevent large pharmaceutical corporations from cutting corners at the expense of quality health care.” “In rural Oregon, access to reliable internet or to a pharmacist is not always guaranteed. But what should be guaranteed are clear, printed instructions on how to take your medication safely,” Bentz said. “If enacted, this bill will provide patients with accurate, FDA-approved information. This would ensure fewer mistakes, fewer expensive hospital trips, and less strain on families and our small, local pharmacies. Additionally, this is at no cost to the government or to the rural pharmacies. It is a practical improvement that will help rural communities.” The Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act would mandate drug manufacturers to provide printed, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved information about medicine to all patients picking up a prescription. These hard copies would be limited to a one-page standardized format, and required to be updated a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-of-congressman-golden-to-hold-constituent-services-office-hours-in-winthrop | Office of Congressman Golden to hold Constituent Services Office Hours in Winthrop | 2025-08-26 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Staff from the Office of Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) will host Constituent Services Office Hours from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, at Winthrop Town Hall. Appointments are required to meet with a constituent services caseworker. To register for an appointment, click here. The congressional staffers are available to help answer questions, provide resources, and help constituents resolve issues or challenges with federal agencies and programs, such as Medicare, Social Security payments and SSI/SSDI issues, tax filing, veterans benefits and more. They are also able to provide information to small-business owners about government grants and programs. WHAT: Constituent Services Office Hours WHO: Caseworkers from the Office of Congressman Jared Golden WHERE: Winthrop Town Hall, 17 Highland Ave., Winthrop, ME 04364 WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025 No paperwork or other materials are required to speak with a caseworker. This is a nonpolitical Congressional outreach event, not affiliated with any campaign. Congressman Golden will not be present. For more information or to speak with one of Congressman Golden’s caseworkers, please visit golden.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-steube-introduce-bipartisan-secure-trade-act | Golden, Steube introduce bipartisan Secure Trade Act | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | 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) today introduced the Secure Trade Act, legislation that would assert Congress’ role in crafting trade policy and target countries of concern to improve the United States’ economic security. “It’s long past time that Congress got some skin in the game in setting our nation’s trade and tariff policies,” Golden said. “The free trade status quo has cost Americans jobs and left us reliant on other nations for strategic goods critical for our nation’s safety and prosperity. The Secure Trade Act incentivizes the production and purchase of domestic goods, increases our economic security and makes clear that U.S. trade policy will be used to advance our interests, not those of our competitors.” The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Republican Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tariff and trade policy. “American workers have the right to compete on a level playing field," Steube said.“If foreign governments insist on tariffing our exports, then American industries deserve the same protections to remain competitive. This bill holds serial trade manipulators like China accountable, reduces the offshoring of manufacturing jobs and secures America's long-term economic and national security for generations to come.” The Secure Trade Act includes several provisions, including: Baseline tariff rate: The Act codifies the 10 percent tariff baseline on all imported goods. New treatment of Chinese imports: The Act revises the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to create a separate category of tariffs for the People’s Republic of China, including a 35 percent tariff on nonstrategic goods and a 100 percent tariff on strategic goods, both phased in over five years. Strategic goods include items such as jet engine parts, microdrones used for agricultural and military purposes, and freeze dryers used to preserve sensitive medications. The Act would allow the president to modify these rates by certifying to Congress that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-cosponsors-bill-to-reduce-financial-burden-on-eastport-port-authority-maintain-border-security | Golden cosponsors bill to reduce financial burden on Eastport Port Authority, maintain border security | 2025-08-04 | 2025 | 2025-08 | 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) is supporting the Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy (CBP SPACE) Act, which would prevent Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from offloading additional costs and responsibilities onto local ports while threatening closure for noncompliance. Eastport Port Authority, which is already shouldering many costs offloaded by CBP, is one of many ports across the country being strained by the agency’s moves. CBP recently indicated that it may halt operations at local ports unless seaports cover the costs of screening equipment — expensive technology that has historically been the responsibility of the federal government to fund. Shifting the burden onto local budgets would squeeze already-strained local budgets. Moreover, limiting CBP operations at local ports could jeopardize national security. “Ports such as Eastport’s are critical infrastructure for rural economies and dumping the federal government’s financial burden on their laps is a recipe for disaster,” Golden said. “I’m proud to join the bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring legislation to ensure local budgets and national security aren’t caught in the crossfire of administrative spats — especially with the increased funding CBP has received in recent years.” The CBP Space Act also seeks to improve the relationship between CBP and local ports. Currently, CBP officers at many seaports face challenges operating in temporary or makeshift facilities due to outdated legal constraints that prevent the agency from securing long-term leases. The CBP SPACE Act resolves this issue by granting CBP the authority to directly lease necessary space from port authorities or private entities. This would allow officers to be properly stationed at vital locations and ensure consistent enforcement of customs and immigration laws.The legislation also improves coordination with port authorities to strengthen U.S. supply chain security. The bipartisan bill, originally introduced by Congresswomen Laurel Lee (FL-15) a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-permitting-reform-bill-with-natural-resources-committee-chairman-westerman | Golden introduces permitting reform bill with Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman | 2025-07-25 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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) today introduced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, a bill to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline the permitting process and return the law to its intended purpose as a procedural statute for assessing the environmental impact of federal actions. Golden is the lead Democratic sponsor of the bill, which was submitted today by the House Natural Resources Committee Chairman, Republican Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “Being a good steward of our environment doesn’t mean we must tolerate a yearslong permitting process that is onerous, overly complex and ripe for litigation abuse,” Golden said. “America must get back into the business of building. We need modern infrastructure. We need robust power production that does not discriminate between energy sources. These investments will create jobs, support our economy, keep prices down and help us maintain energy independence.” “A country as advanced as the United States must be nimble enough to build what we need, when we need it. I'm proud to partner with Chairman Westerman on reforms that protect our environment while delivering the investments Americans need today, not years from now,” Golden said. “America's model of successful environmental stewardship alongside strong economic growth is being hobbled by a more than half-century old permitting process that is overdue for a tune-up. Although well-intentioned, the National Environmental Policy Act has not kept up with the times, which is bad for both our environment and our economy,” Westerman said. “With commonsense upgrades, we can cut red tape and enable the United States to build once again while setting the standard for environmental stewardship. The SPEED Act will help launch America into a future where we can effectively innovate and implement to revitalize our infrastructure, meet skyrocketing energy demands, lead the world in the AI race and work in harmony with our natural environment. Ameri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-cline-introduces-bipartisan-fiscal-contingency-preparedness-act | Golden, Cline introduces bipartisan Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act | 2025-07-24 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — With the national debt topping $36 trillion and interest payments now exceeding spending on Medicare and national defense, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) has signed on as the lead Democratic cosponsor of the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act, introduced today by Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06). This bipartisan bill would require the federal government to assess and report its ability to respond to major national emergencies like economic downturns, energy crises and national security threats. The bill was also sponsored by Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). The legislation directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to produce an annual report measuring the government’s fiscal strength and readiness. After this report is released, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would conduct its own independent review and publish its findings to ensure accuracy and transparency. “One of the many lessons the Marine Corps taught me was to have a plan for the worst-case scenario,” Golden said. “This bipartisan bill would force Washington to be clear-eyed about our fiscal outlook in potential national emergencies, which is the necessary first step for responsible planning to keep America stable and secure.” “With our debt piling up and interest payments skyrocketing, we cannot afford to be caught flat-footed when the next emergency hits," Cline said. "Just like households plan ahead for tough times, the federal government must do the same. Americans deserve a clear picture of how much room we actually have to respond to future crises. Congress must face the facts and make responsible decisions now, before an emergency strikes.” “We know that when a crisis hits, preparation makes all the difference," Bergman said. "The Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act is a commonsense step to ensure we’re ready to respond to whatever comes our way - whether it’s an economic downturn, a natural disaster, or a natio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-collins-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-create-disaster-relief-fund-for-loggers | Golden, Collins introduce bipartisan legislation to create disaster relief fund for loggers | 2025-07-23 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act, which would establish a new program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support loggers who have lost income due to natural disasters. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) are original cosponsors of the legislation, while Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN-08) is the lead cosponsor in the House. Current law excludes loggers from the kinds of disaster relief and assistance available to other industries, including fishermen and farmers, when natural disasters strike. Under the Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act, a disaster declaration from the president or governor would unlock federal assistance eligibility for logging businesses with at least a 10 percent loss in revenue or volume compared to the prior year. Covered damage would include high winds, fire, flooding, insect infestation and drought. “You can’t write the story of Maine without loggers. Our forest products industry has provided for generations of Mainers and continues to be the economic bedrock of many rural communities. There must be a safety net to ensure one particularly bad season cannot uproot logging families and communities” Golden said. “I’m proud of our loggers, and I’m proud of the rock-solid coalition we’re building to support them. ” “Maine’s forest products industry has long supported good‑paying jobs and helped grow local economies across our state. Loggers are at the heart of that industry, but devastating storms in recent years have severely impacted the ability of logging businesses to operate at full capacity,” Senator Collins said. “This bipartisan bill would provide targeted financial assistance to help loggers recover from federally declared disasters, so that they can continue their important work, sustain rural communities, and contribute to our state’s economy.” “In Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District, ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-pushes-for-extension-of-moratorium-on-right-whale-lobster-regulations-until-2035 | Golden pushes for extension of moratorium on right whale, lobster regulations until 2035 | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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) is urging the House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) to protect Maine’s lobstermen from new regulations related to the protection of the North Atlantic right whale until 2035. Golden worked with the Maine delegation and Governor Janet Mills to enact a moratorium on such regulations starting in 2023, but it is scheduled to expire in 2028. The HNRC Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries met today to discuss a draft amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which would extend the moratorium for seven more years. “It was only three years ago that Maine’s lobster industry was on the verge of shutting down because of a regulatory process that was based on flawed interpretation of the MMPA and biased modeling that relied heavily on hypothetical threats that fisheries posed to the right whale,” Golden said. “[This amendment] would give the government the time it needs to craft regulations based on real science, reliable data and input from Mainers. And it would give lobstermen the time they need to prepare for whatever additional costs and changes to their harvesting practices may be required by new regulations.” Golden also introduced into the record a letter in support of the amendment from Maine stakeholders, including the Maine Lobstering Union, Maine Lobster Association, New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association and Downeast Lobstermen’s Association. (See here) The Congressman’s full remarks, as drafted, are included below: “Thank you, Madam Chair. “The Marine Mammal Protection Act has a tremendous impact on the lives and livelihoods of the thousands of Maine lobstermen and fishermen I have the privilege to represent. So, I am grateful to you and the Ranking Member for having this hearing to discuss potential changes to the law. “I have serious concerns with the MMPA and I believe that changes need to be made to the law to ensure that it cannot be used to shut down entire fisheries and the communities they support. Simply put, the feder… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-wins-funding-in-defense-bills-to-support-jobs-in-maine-shipbuilding-manufacturing | Golden wins funding in defense bills to support jobs in Maine shipbuilding, manufacturing | 2025-07-18 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), successfully secured several provisions in the House’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act that would steer billions of federal dollars to support Maine manufacturing. Major wins for Maine secured in these bills — including funding for two of the DDG-51 destroyers, ships typically built by Bath Iron Works (BIW) and a requirement that military footwear be sourced from domestic producers, such as the New Balance factory in Skowhegan — were last-minute inclusions following weeks of advocacy by Golden. Without Golden’s amendments specifically addressing shipbuilding, the House was set to break years of precedent by not ordering new destroyers in the NDAA. Golden grilled the Secretary of the Navy about the omission during a hearing last month. “The NDAA is one of Congress’ most powerful tools to jumpstart America’s production economy, and in today’s uncertain world, the wins included in this bill are as important as ever,” Golden said. “These amendments represent years of job opportunities for Mainers that will make the country more safe — something I’ll continue pressing my colleagues on in the months ahead.” The NDAA was passed out of the Armed Services Committee with near unanimous bipartisan support and must now pass the full House and Senate before becoming law. “This important investment in America’s defense recognizes the critical role Arleigh Burke-class destroyers play in safeguarding our families, our country and our national interests,” said Charles F. Krugh, president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. “We appreciate Congressman Golden’s continuing leadership regarding the shipbuilding industrial base. As the budget process moves forward, this commitment offers clear support to shipbuilders as we work to get more Flight III capability to the fleet.” “The IAM Union applauds Congressman Jared Golden for his steadfast wor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-jeffries-join-federal-unions-in-urging-congress-to-force-vote-to-overturn-trump-s-anti-union-executive-order | Golden, Jeffries join federal unions in urging Congress to force vote to overturn Trump’s anti-union executive order | 2025-07-17 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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) today was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and other federal union leaders and Members of Congress to push for a vote on H.R. 2550, the Protect America’s Workforce Act of 2025. (VIDEO: Watch the press conference) The bill, sponsored by Golden, would nullify President Trump’s March 27 Executive Order ending collective bargaining rights for roughly 1 million unionized federal employees across several agencies. Golden is spearheading a discharge petition for the bill, which allows a majority of the House to force an up-or-down vote on a piece of legislation if a majority of members of Congress sign on. Since Golden introduced the bipartisan bill in April, it has garnered bipartisan support from 222 members of Congress — including seven Republicans — exceeding the threshold necessary to pass the bill if it were brought to the floor for a vote. To date, the GOP majority has made no effort to call the vote. “I know that everyone who cosponsored this legislation, no matter their party, did so because they know workers' rights are worth defending,” Golden said. “They know that when workers collectively bargain, the result is a fairer workplace with dignity and respect. They know the president’s executive order undermines core American values and leaves workers open to unfair treatment and political interference. I’m standing with my colleagues and union leaders representing hundreds of thousands of workers to deliver a simple message: It's time to let us vote.” “In this country, when you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to have a good-paying job, good housing, good healthcare, a good education for your children and a good retirement. That's the American dream. No one has done more to deliver that American dream than organized labor. But organized labor is facing an unprecedented assault right now as a result of Donald Trump and his administration targeting unions and federal government employees. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-bacon-introduce-back-the-blue-act-to-protect-federal-law-enforcement-judges-public-safety-officers | Golden, Bacon introduce Back the Blue Act to protect federal law enforcement, judges, public safety officers | 2025-07-10 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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-02) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure those who risk their lives to protect others are afforded greater protections. The Back the Blue Act creates new criminal provisions regarding the killing of, or attempting or conspiring to kill, federal law enforcement officers, U.S. judges and federally funded public safety officers. It also opens new streams of federal funding to strengthen the relationship between police and communities. “At a time when violence against law enforcement is trending upward, we must do more to protect the protectors,” Golden said. “This bill takes a strategic two-pronged approach: First, it makes clear with new criminal provisions that violence against federal law enforcement officers, judges and other federally funded public safety officers will not be tolerated. Second, it opens new federal funds to strengthen the relationship between officers and the communities they serve and protect. It’s a tough, smart bill to ensure those who attack or kill officers pay a steep price, and to help reduce violence against officers before it happens.” “Those who protect our communities – whether it’s on the beat, from the bench, behind a hose, or performing CPR – deserve extra protection from violence directed at them, including assault, intent to kill, or conspiracy to kill,” said Rep. Bacon. “The anger and violence have risen against these community guardians and this legislation is needed now. I am looking forward to working with Rep. Golden to get this long-overdue legislation passed into law.” The bill earned the support of Maine State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). “On behalf of the Maine Fraternal Order of Police, we would like to thank Congressman Golden for being the lead sponsor of the Back the Blue Act,” said Michael Edes, executive director of the Maine FOP. “This bill creates new criminal provisions that focus on protecting the dedicated men and women that, every day, stand the thin blue l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/king-collins-golden-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-our-troops-and-strengthen-domestic-manufacturing | King, Collins, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Our Troops and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing | 2025-07-08 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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-ME), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure our troops are wearing high quality, safe and reliable footwear as part of their uniforms. The Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTS) Act would expand current uniform regulations to ensure the combat boots worn by our servicemembers are entirely manufactured in America and made with U.S.-sourced materials thus strengthening our national security and creating good-paying jobs. U.S. Representative Jared Golden (D-ME-02), a Marine Corps. combat veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), is an original sponsor of companion legislation in the House. “Our military depends on the availability, accessibility, safety and quality of the uniforms worn by our servicemembers,” said Senator King. “The bipartisan BOOTS Act will ensure that all combat boots and parts worn by the American military are made in the USA—both boosting our domestic economy and ensuring the safety of the boots supply chain. Thank you to my colleagues for putting our servicemembers first.” “Requiring our servicemembers’ combat boots to be produced in the United States with American materials improves military readiness and strengthens our defense industrial base,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan bill would help avoid supply disruptions in times of crisis, create more jobs and investment domestically, and better outfit our nation’s troops.” “American warfighters should be supplied American gear, including footwear,” said Representative Golden. “Ensuring domestic suppliers are first in line to provide equipment to our service members is good for troops, good for the jobs, and good for domestic manufacturing. I’m proud to cosponsor the BOOTs Act to provide American-made footwear to the men and women who volunteer to defend America.” The BOOTS Act would mandate that all optional combat boots worn by U.S. military servicemembers ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-passage-of-gop-s-partisan-reconciliation-bill | Golden statement on passage of GOP’s partisan reconciliation bill | 2025-07-03 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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) released the following statement after the House GOP gave final passage to H.R. 1, their reconciliation budget bill, in a party-line 218-214 vote. Golden voted against the bill. “This year, we had a real opportunity to pass a budget that put the middle class first. The reality of slim majorities in both chambers of Congress should have created an incentive to work across the aisle. The parties could have worked together to extend middle-class tax cuts without giveaways to corporations and the wealthy. We could have built on the success of $35 insulin and Medicare drug price negotiations to make health care more affordable. We could have reduced the deficit — something both parties agree should be a priority. “Instead, from the very beginning, this GOP majority has used a broken, partisan process where the only choices put on the floor seemed to be ‘bad’ or ‘worse.’ “As a result, we have a law that will take health care away from tens of thousands of Mainers, close rural hospitals across the country, and blow up the national debt — all to pay for tax cuts that mostly benefit those at the top. While I am proud to join the entire Maine delegation in voting against this bill, the truth is Mainers will suffer because of this partisan, harmful budget.” Background on H.R. 1, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill Act”: Lost Coverage, Increased Health Care Costs: The bill cuts Medicaid by $930 billion, and eliminates tax credits that help individuals afford insurance on the ACA marketplace (coverME.gov in Maine). Estimates on the impact on coverage rates vary, but Maine DHHS says as many as 31,000 Mainers will lose MaineCare coverage in the first year. Mainers who buy insurance plans on the marketplace will see premiums rise by $1,280 on average, and tens of thousands are expected to lose coverage in the face of those steep premium increases. Rural Hospitals to Close: Medicaid cuts and other provisions that target support for rural health care will put the squeeze on hospit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/reminder-maine-congressional-delegation-accepting-military-academy-nomination-applications | Reminder: Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications | 2025-07-01 | 2025 | 2025-07 | 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, Jr., and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced that they are accepting nomination applications from Maine high school students for appointments to the United States service academies operated by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine. No nomination is required to apply to the United States 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 began accepting nomination applications as of May 15, 2025, from students for admission to the academies in the summer of 2026. For more information please contact: Senator Susan Collins Contact: Karen Staples 207-784-6969 collins.senate.gov Senator Angus King, Jr. Contact: Katie Fellows 207-352-5216 king.senate.gov Representative Chellie Pingree Contact: Dorian Cole 207-774-5019 pingree.house.gov Representative Jared Golden | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-presses-labor-secretary-to-reopen-job-corps-centers | Maine Delegation Presses Labor Secretary to Reopen Job Corps Centers | 2025-06-27 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Maine’s Congressional delegation opposed the agency’s attempt to bypass Congress and close Job Corps centers nationwide. The move, which DOL calls a “phased pause in operations,” comes just months after officials froze enrollment at the Loring and Penobscot Job Corps Centers — exacerbating rural workforce shortages in central and northern Maine. “By calling this plan a pause, the DOL is closing Job Corps centers without Congressional approval…” the lawmakers wrote. “The agency’s decision, which has been temporarily paused by the courts, to dismantle a widely popular, successful program has put hundreds of low-income Mainers at risk.” The lawmakers also wrote that as Job Corps staff in Maine have tried to meet the DOL’s timeline to close the Penobscot and Loring facilities, “complications are impacting students and staff alike. Some students at both Job Corps Centers in Maine are not able to return home and are facing a risk of homelessness, and while organizations around these communities are helping, their resources are limited.” Maine’s Job Corps is among the agency’s most successful and productive programs, with the Penobscot Center ranking fourth in the most recent national Job Corps Report Card. This report measures how efficiently students at each center attain trade credentials and improve other skills like math and reading. Loring’s Job Corps Center currently has 129 staff members and is one of the largest employers in rural northern Maine. It currently enrolls 228 students and opened in 1997 — just a few years after the closure of the Loring Air Force Base devastated the region. The Penobscot Job Corps has 223 students enrolled, and 65 students have graduated since July 2024. Of those graduates, 58 students have been verified as placements into employment, the military, or higher education, and five have transferred to other centers for advanced training opportunities. Penobscot is home to the only Advanced Marine P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-dobbs-v-jackson-s-women-s-health-organization | Golden statement on the third anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization | 2025-06-24 | 2025 | 2025-06 | 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 the following statement on the third anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to outlaw abortion services: “Each day that passes without the federal protections enshrined by Roe v. Wade is an affront to women’s freedom,” Golden said. “Millions of women have lost autonomy over their own bodies, and millions more would be harmed by the extreme anti-choice agenda being driven across the country. I reject those efforts, and will continue to support efforts to restore reproductive freedom to every single American woman.” Golden has been a champion of reproductive freedom throughout his time in Congress, and is an original cosponsor of two new bills that were reintroduced today. The Women’s Health Protection Act would enshrine abortion rights for patients and providers and create a federal prohibition against medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion, while the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act would outlaw any restrictions on women traveling across state lines to access abortion services. Golden also helped introduce the Right to Contraception Act earlier this year to establish statutory protections for contraceptives. When the Dobbs decision was released by the Supreme Court, Golden called it a “grave mistake” and added that Congress should codify the Roe and Casey v. Planned Parenthood frameworks into federal statute. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-bombing-of-iran-s-nuclear-facilities | Golden statement on bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities | 2025-06-23 | 2025 | 2025-06 | 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 released the following statement regarding the United States’ bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday and Iran’s retaliatory strikes targeting American bases in the Middle East today: “Iran is governed by a regime that is hostile to the United States and allied with others that seek the destruction of America. They sponsor terrorist organizations that have killed American troops and citizens and are a source of chaos and bloodshed in the region. The IAEA determined the regime had been dangerously close to developing nuclear weapons. Based on what I know so far, I believe the president was right to launch limited strikes to deter that outcome. “It is important now that the country learns what information helped inform the president’s decision and the timing of these strikes, and that we learn more about whether we were successful in destroying Iran’s nuclear program. I look forward to Congress receiving a full briefing. But what matters most now is what happens next: Just today, Iran launched missiles at American bases in Iraq and Qatar. The top priority for the president and his administration, as well as for Congress, must be to use every tool at our disposal to defend Americans and deter further escalation by Tehran.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-calls-for-renewed-investment-in-american-shipyards-at-boston-ship-repair | Golden calls for renewed investment in American shipyards at Boston Ship Repair | 2025-06-18 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOSTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) joined other members of Congress and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Tuesday at Boston Ship Repair to call for the revitalization of America’s shipbuilding industry. Golden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) was joined by fellow committee member Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) at the invitation of Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08). The trio of lawmakers met with management from Boston Ship Repair and Machinists who work at the shipyard. “America needs strong shipyards. On the defense front, we are lagging in the production of American warships necessary to meet current and future force needs. We also lack the commercial vessels we need to compete in the global economy,” Rep. Golden said. “The reality is simple: If we aren’t giving work to the men and women who power America’s shipyards, they will find new jobs and we will fall further behind. Congress needs to keep up demand for warships to sustain the world’s greatest Navy and we need to pass the SHIPS Act to strengthen our shipyards, our commercial fleet and our supply chains. Our future demands it.” Currently, about 80 U.S.-flagged ships are engaged in international commerce compared to over 5,500 China-flagged vessels. China recently overtook the U.S. in Navy fleet size. During HASC hearings last week, Golden questioned the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Defense (video) about the potential lapse in destroyer procurement in the FY26 Presidential budget request, and the risk it posed to Bath Iron Works, Maine’s shipbuilders, and the national defense. The group has backed the U.S. Trade Representative penalties on Chinese ships and steps to incentivize the production and purchase of U.S.-built vessels. They are also championing the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act, which would rebuild the U.S. shipyard base and invest in recruitment and training of shipyard workers and mariners. The coalition is highlighting the need to efficiently utilize and grow domestic shipb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-no-on-president-s-recission-package | Golden votes ‘no’ on president’s recission package | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | 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) voted today against the Recissions Act of 2025, a proposal by President Donald Trump to claw back $9.4 billion in congressionally approved spending on foreign aid and the Corporations for Public Broadcasting (CPB). “Zeroing out CPB funding would undermine or even shut down independent, nonpartisan rural public television and radio networks such as Maine Public, which provides educational programming for children and critical public services such as the life-saving emergency alert system,” Golden said. “This bill also would gut the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program founded by a Republican president with bipartisan support that has saved more than 25 million lives in an effort to stop the spread of AIDS.” The Recissions Act of 2025 proposed the elimination of $8.3 billion in funding from foreign aid programs within the U.S. State Department, primarily from the U.S. Agency on International Development (USAID), and $1.1 billion — the entire federal appropriation — for CPB. The bill forced an up-or-down vote on the entire slate of clawbacks, preventing the ability of members to approve or reject individual recissions. It passed with only GOP support in a 214-212 vote. “While I won’t support a proposal that cuts funding that supports PBS KIDS educational programming and worthwhile public health initiatives, there are undoubtedly initiatives in the State Department — including some included in this package — where cuts are justified,” Golden said. “While this bill selects some of the wrong targets, it is the correct way for the administration to seek these kinds of savings. I remain open to other, better-targeted recissions proposals.” Background: The 1974 Impoundment Control Act establishes a formal procedure for Congress to consider rescissions requests submitted by the president. The law gives Congress 45 days to act on the request. During that 45-day window, the White House may withhold the covered funds. The measure can pass by a simple … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-golden-grills-navy-secretary-over-potential-lapse-in-destroyer-procurement-that-could-cost-jobs-at-biw | ICYMI: Golden grills Navy Secretary over potential lapse in destroyer procurement that could cost jobs at BIW | 2025-06-11 | 2025 | 2025-06 | 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 questioned the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations on the lack of procurement funding for DDG-51 destroyers in their FY26 budget request. These ships are built at Bath Iron Works, and a lack of procurement would harm domestic shipbuilding capacity and national defense. Golden addressed the top Navy officials during a full hearing of the House Armed Services Committee. “What we are asking for is simply consistency,” Golden said while questioning Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. “It’s just as important as how big the Navy you want to have, and how quickly you want to get there. You’re not going to maintain the best shipbuilders in the world if they don’t think it’s a consistent career. And you need their skills and assets. I would ask for you to give that some deep thought.” DDG-51 destroyers, known as the “backbone of the Navy’s surface fleet,” are highly versatile warships capable of both anti-air defense and striking targets like submarines, land-based threats, and other warships. Two shipyards in the United States produce DDG-51s: Bath Iron Works in Maine, and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi. During the hearing, Acting Chief of Naval Operations James Kilby indicated that DDG class destroyers are a critical element to the Navy’s fleet. But the Trump Administration has released limited details about its upcoming FY2026 budget request, and current records show no plans to fund new DDG procurement in the upcoming year. In addition to Phelan and Kilby, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith also testified on Wednesday. Golden’s full questioning can be watched here. A partial transcription is provided below: +++ CONGRESSMAN JARED GOLDEN (ME-02), HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE: The navy’s shipbuilding plan envisions 23 [DDG] Flight III ships. You currently have one in the fleet. Correct? ADMIRAL JAMES W. KILBY, ACTING CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS: Well, yes, sir. One is about ready to deliver. GOLDEN: Thank you. Mr. Secr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-make-childbirth-free-for-parents | Golden introduces bipartisan bill to make childbirth free for parents | 2025-06-05 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02), Young Kim (CA-40), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and David Valadao (CA-22) today introduced the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, which would require private health insurance companies to fully cover the costs of childbirth and related maternity care. The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would amend the list of Essential Health Benefits under the Affordable Care Act to include detailed minimum services for prenatal, labor and delivery, perinatal, and postpartum care for up to one year after a child’s birth and would require private insurers to cover those services without cost-sharing. “Pregnancy and childbirth are a normal part of family life, so insurance companies should treat it like the routine care it is and cover the cost,” Golden said. “It shouldn’t cost thousands of dollars to give birth at the hospital, and other necessary maternity services shouldn’t be a luxury. This is simple, commonsense reform and will make it easier for Mainers to start and grow families on their own terms without a huge hospital bill.” Mainers pay 19 percent more than the national average for childbirth, according to the Health Care Costs Institute, with an average out-of-pocket cost of roughly $2,400. That figure includes delivery only; Other costs associated with prenatal and postnatal care, and the high cost of NICU services for the nearly one in 10 babies who need it, can quickly add up for new parents. “Americans shouldn’t have to choose between starting a family and being strapped in debt. Unfortunately, rising living costs on top of excessive hospital and health care fees after giving birth deter individuals from becoming parents,” Kim said. “We should do what we can to make life more affordable, which is why I’m proud to help lead the charge to cut childbirth cost-sharing fees and ensure women, babies and families receive the care they deserve without astronomical costs.” “When my daughter was born by emergency C-section nine weeks early, I wanted to focus a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-courts-rulings-over-trump-tariffs | Golden statement on courts’ rulings over Trump tariffs | 2025-05-29 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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 in response to court rulings today regarding emergency tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act: “While the executive and judicial branches debate the limits of executive authority, one thing is clear: The decades-old free-trade consensus is a failure. It has been great for Wall Street and multinational corporations, but a disaster for American workers, American industry and manufacturing communities across our country. We traded good jobs and an ability to make things ourselves for foreign investment and cheap goods produced overseas. “There is no question that Congress has the authority to step in and start to reverse the damage. First, we should pass the BUILT USA Act, my bill to rebalance trade and reinvigorate American manufacturing with a 10 percent global tariff — the foundation of the president’s tariff agenda. Then, we can turn our attention to rewriting the deeply flawed U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) and renegotiating our trade relationship with China, which has consistently undermined our workers and our nation’s economic strength with unfair trade practices. “It’s time for Congress to do its job.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/in-face-of-layoffs-golden-co-sponsors-protect-our-parks-act-of-2025 | In face of layoffs, Golden co-sponsors Protect our Parks Act of 2025 | 2025-05-29 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) this week announced the introduction of H.R. 3555, the Protect our Parks Act of 2025, to ensure the country’s 63 national parks and hundreds of other sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS) are adequately staffed. “If there’s one thing Mainers know, it’s the value of the great outdoors. As we approach the busy summer season, Congress must act to ensure our treasured national parks have the resources they need to meet their mission,” Golden said. “Prior generations ensured the federal lands managed by the National Park Service were protected for us. Now it’s our turn to step up and guarantee their future for our grandchildren.” Golden is an original co-sponsor of the bill, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure adequate staffing within the NPS for the overall safety and wellbeing of visitor safety and natural and cultural resource protection. It orders the reinstatement of any individuals terminated as part of the Administration’s mass firings, beginning on January 20, 2025, providing staffing levels necessary to keep critical federal projects moving — including those funded by the Great American Outdoors Act; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Inflation Reduction Act; and Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Golden is a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. In a May committee vote, he opposed the House GOP’s plan to slash $279 million from the NPS. He has a long track record of support for America’s parks system. “Our national parks are invaluable treasures, preserving America’s natural and cultural heritage,” said Eric Stiles, president and CEO of Friends of Acadia. “Ensuring national parks are fully staffed is crucial for conservation, the visitor experience, and the success of vital projects. The Protect Our Parks Act calls for the reinstatement of dedicated personnel and safeguards key investments like the Great American Outdoors Act. Friends of Acadia applauds Congressman J… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-against-gop-s-reckless-budget-bill | Golden votes against GOP’s reckless budget bill | 2025-05-22 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) this morning voted against the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill, which would take health care away from millions of Americans, further rig the tax code in favor of the wealthiest households and corporations and add $3.1 trillion to the national debt by 2034. The bill passed along party lines in a 215-214 vote. “The House GOP had every opportunity to work across the aisle to write a budget that put middle-class families first. Instead, they’re ramming through an extreme agenda that takes health care away from the working poor and borrows trillions of dollars to fund a package of tax cuts tilted in favor of those at the top,” Golden said. “Mainers want more health care, not less. They want a tax code where everyone pays their fair share. And they want Congress to get its fiscal house in order. This bill fails on each of those fronts, so this is one of the easiest ‘no’ votes I’ve ever taken.” The budget bill — crafted under reconciliation rules that will allow it to pass with a simple majority in the Senate — would cut $800 billion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Medicaid provides health coverage to 236,000 people in CD2 — more than one-third of the population — according to KFF, while roughly 50,000 Mainers qualify for health insurance tax credits on the state’s ACA marketplace, coverME.gov. The bill’s elimination of enhanced ACA tax credits will increase health care costs by an average of $180 per month for tens of thousands of Mainers. The bill’s cuts to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program — which helps 1 in 8 Mainers get the food they need — will put more than 18 million kids nationally at risk of losing school meals. The bill uses those savings to partially cover the cost of roughly $5 trillion in tax cuts, with most of the benefit going to the wealthiest households through provisions such as tax breaks for millionaire heirs and deductions for high-income households in high-income states. “In 2027 it gives hou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-calls-on-admin-to-release-rural-connectivity-funds | Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds | 2025-05-22 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In a letter to the Commerce Department leadership, Maine’s Congressional delegation last night urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to freeze nearly $35 million of federal funds designed to close the digital divide between rural and urban communities in the state. “As one of the most rural states in the nation, Maine is especially affected by this decision, which will have an outsized impact on Maine families, small businesses, and communities. The programs created by the grants would ensure access across Maine to the necessary technology and skills to participate in the digital economy,” the delegation wrote in a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Acting Administrator Adam Cassady. The funding, part of the Digital Equity Act program, was approved by Congress through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021. Maine was set to receive $35 million through the program for digital skills training, workforce development and expanded telehealth and educational services through libraries, educational institutions and community organizations. President Trump announced earlier this month via social media that he was “ending” the program, even as Maine awaited the vast majority of its approved funds. Terminating these funds will increase the difficulties for individuals and families to use the internet to improve their lives and fully participate in an increasingly digital world,” the delegation wrote.“We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding for this vital program.” The full text of the letter can be found below. +++ Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Dear Secretary Lutnick and Acting Administrator Cassady: We write to share our opposition to the recent announcement to terminate Digital Equity Act grant programs. As one of the most rural states in the nation, Maine is especially affected by this decision, which will have an outsized impact on Maine families, small businesses, and communities. The programs created by the grants wou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-fitzpatrick-reintroduce-bill-to-ban-foreign-donations-in-state-local-referendums | Golden, Fitzpatrick reintroduce bill to ban foreign donations in state, local referendums | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today reintroduced the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, which would ban foreign nationals from making political contributions in state and local ballot initiatives and recall elections. “Foreign nationals should never be able to buy influence in state and local elections, but that’s exactly what current campaign finance laws allow,” Golden said. “I’ve long been proud to partner with Rep. Fitzpatrick on making America’s political process cleaner and fairer, and this bipartisan bill would nationalize another one of Maine’s important reforms: banning foreign contributions in all elections.” “American people. Foreign nationals have no place influencing our laws, our ballots, or our future. Whether it’s a presidential race or a local referendum, every taxpayer-funded election must be protected from foreign interference. This bipartisan legislation closes a dangerous loophole and sends a clear message: our democracy is not for sale,” Fitzpatrick said. While the Federal Election Campaign Act bars foreign donations in federal, state and local elections, the Federal Elections Commission and Supreme Court have interpreted that the term “election” in the law only applies to candidate campaigns — not ballot initiatives, recall referendums or other forms of lobbying and issue advocacy. Maine is one of only 15 states to pass its own law banning foreign contributions in ballot initiatives. Golden has fought to limit foreign influence in American elections during his time in Congress. Last year, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act was part of Golden’s Government Integrity and Anti-Corruption Plan, a set of 14 bills designed to prevent political leaders from leveraging their position for profit, increase transparency and reduce the influence of dark money and foreign interference in American democracy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-luttrell-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-eliminate-statute-of-limitations-for-gold-star-survivor-benefits | Golden, Luttrell introduce bipartisan bill to eliminate statute of limitations for Gold Star survivor benefits | 2025-05-21 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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 Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) today introduced the Supporting our Surviving Spouses Act, which would eliminate the six-year statute of limitations on survivor benefits for Gold Star spouses. Golden began work on the bill following outreach from a constituent whose husband passed away while on active duty in 2012, who said she was not informed of her eligibility for a portion of survivor benefits until more than a decade later. The constituent applied for the benefits owed, but was denied by the Department of Defense, which said her eligibility window had expired. “Gold Star families should never lose out on survivor benefits because of arbitrary red tape,” Golden said. “This is a serious problem that’s hurting people who’ve already lost so much. Getting them the resources they’re entitled to is a basic responsibility of our government, and I’m glad to work across the aisle to remove barriers that prevent it from happening.” “Our commitment to Gold Star families shouldn’t expire on a timeline, especially when some families don’t even know they’re eligible until it’s too late,” Luttrell said. “I’m proud to co-lead the Supporting our Surviving Spouses Act to ensure surviving spouses of those killed after 9/11 can claim the benefits they’re owed no matter when they apply.” Under the current Barring Act, any claims against the federal government — including those by military spouses to receive survivor benefits — must be made within six years. If that statute of limitations passes without a claim being completed, agencies no longer have jurisdiction to process it. While a waiver system for extenuating circumstances does exist, veterans service organizations have told Golden that successful waivers are extremely rare — a reality which has denied Gold Star families of the benefits they’d otherwise receive. The bill has been endorsed by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and Disabled American Veterans. Full text of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-submits-amendment-to-ensure-accountability-for-harm-to-rural-americans-from-proposed-health-care-cuts | Golden submits amendment to ensure accountability for harm to rural Americans from proposed health care cuts | 2025-05-20 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) has submitted an amendment to the House GOP’s budget reconciliation bill to create accountability for proposed health care cuts, should they be passed into law. “The health care cuts Congress is considering would be devastating, particularly in rural districts like mine,” Golden said. “Should the GOP succeed in taking health care away from millions of Americans, they should have to reckon with the harm they cause. Accountability requires data, so my amendment will ensure we have hard figures on how many Americans have lost coverage, seen health outcomes decline, or even died as a result of these cuts.” The amendment would require the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to conduct a study one year after enactment, and annually thereafter, on the effect on rates of uninsurance, health outcomes and deaths among residents of rural areas. Residents of rural America are more likely to use Medicaid/CHIP for health care than those who live in urban areas, according to a study from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. Rural hospitals are particularly dependent on payments from Medicaid/CHIP, “Medicaid plays a significant role in sustaining the viability of rural healthcare systems, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and long-term care,” said National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan in February. “A strong relationship exists between Medicaid coverage levels and the financial viability of rural hospitals, of which about half are currently operating on negative margins and cannot sustain further cuts. Reductions in Medicaid funding will force rural providers to reduce or eliminate essential services or close their doors, limiting access to care for rural residents." Medicaid provides health coverage to 236,000 people in CD2 — more than one-third of the population — according to KFF. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-announces-release-of-16-million-in-federal-funds-for-auburn-lewiston-airport-upgrades | Golden announces release of $1.6 million in federal funds for Auburn-Lewiston airport upgrades | 2025-05-16 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) today announced the release of $1.6 million in previously frozen funds for airport terminal upgrades previously awarded to the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport. “This project will support the growth and success of Androscoggin County,” Golden said. “The release of these funds will allow for the construction of the new hangar and related upgrades to proceed as planned — improving the airport experience for those who already use it and paving the way for passenger air service in the future. I’m proud to have worked with the Airport’s leadership and the administration to get these funds flowing.” The funds were originally secured by Golden as part of the FY2023 Appropriations Process. The Airport sought to draw down the approved funds in January and reached out to Golden two months later when the funds were still not made available. Golden’s office contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Airport’s behalf, and learned the grants were frozen pending review for compliance with executive orders. The lack of funding meant the airport was at risk of missing a critical mid-May contractor payment deadline, jeopardizing the project’s future. Over several months, Golden’s office worked with Airport Director Jonathan LaBonté to stress the importance of the project and the looming deadline to the FAA and secure the funds’ release. On Thursday, the FAA announced the funds would be released. "As we position the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport to be the preferred general aviation airport in southern and western Maine, we've quickly run out of space for the pilots wishing to base their aircraft here,” LaBonté said. “With the support of Congressman Golden, additional federal investment will be paired with local and state dollars to construct a 10-unit T-hangar to welcome even more aviators here. In the last two years, we've grown to host a flight school, three aircraft maintenance businesses and dozens more aircraft, in addition to our role hosting a base for L… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-pushes-house-for-up-or-down-vote-on-medicaid-cuts | Golden pushes House for up-or-down vote on Medicaid cuts | 2025-05-08 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) has signed a discharge petition that, if successful, would force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from budget cuts in the reconciliation process. “While they debate the specifics, there’s no question the GOP plans to cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars,” Golden said. “Hundreds of thousands of my constituents use Medicaid for health care, while roughly one in six households use SNAP to help put food on the table. I oppose efforts to take their coverage away or make it harder to afford groceries.” A discharge petition allows members of the House to force an up-or-down vote on a piece of legislation if a majority of members of Congress sign on. The underlying bill in this discharge petition, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025, would prohibit Congress from using the reconciliation process to cut benefits or remove individuals from Medicaid and SNAP. The budget reconciliation instructions approved by the House and Senate require the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $880 billion in spending — a target that will be impossible to reach without hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). On Wednesday, the CBO found that the several proposals for cutting Medicaid would result in millions of Americans losing health coverage. Cuts to Medicaid would hurt families in the 2nd Congressional District. Medicaid provides health coverage to 236,000 people in CD2 — more than one-third of the population — according to KFF. The Medicaid cuts are part of the GOP’s plan to slash health care to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy while adding more than $ 7 trillion in new debt over the next decade. Congressman Golden voted against the GOP’s reconciliation plan in February and again in April, and has been critical of efforts to undermine working families and the fiscal stability of the nation to extend tax cuts for the wealthy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-against-cutting-funds-that-support-maine-s-marine-resources-acadia-national-park | Golden votes against cutting funds that support Maine’s marine resources, Acadia National Park | 2025-05-07 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — In an early morning vote today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) opposed the House Natural Resources Committee’s (HNRC) portion of the GOP’s reconciliation budget. The final package proposes $1 billion in federal spending cuts, including cuts targeting several programs that support Maine’s marine resources economy, coastal communities and Acadia National Park. The committee advanced the package in a 26-17 vote. “Maine’s way of life and economy are inextricably tied to our lands and waters. When I joined this committee this year, I pledged to advocate for Maine’s natural resources and to use my position to champion investment and stewardship to support our state,” Golden said. “This proposal would undermine investments in our marine resources and Acadia National Park. I could not, in good conscience, support it.” The package proposes $100 million in cuts for Inflation Reduction Act funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Affected funding streams support fisheries, marine and coastal habitats, and stock assessments. They have supported projects in Maine including fish passage restoration for Atlantic salmon and other migratory species; rebuilding salt marshes to reduce roadway flooding hazards in communities Downeast; and an initiative to recover, recycle and refabricate marine debris material in the Gulf of Maine, such as ghost lobster traps and derelict aquaculture gear. “I have gone toe to toe with NOAA to oppose regulatory proposals that could harm Maine’s fishing communities, and to demand regulators give Maine lobstermen and fishermen a seat at the table,” Golden said. “But the funding streams targeted for cuts in this bill support worthy conservation, restoration, and infrastructure efforts that have helped protect Maine’s natural resources and make our communities more resilient. There’s no reason to put them on the chopping block.” The package advanced out of committee also would slash $279 million from the National Park Service, threatening funding streams… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-president-trump-s-budget-proposal | Golden statement on President Trump’s budget proposal | 2025-05-02 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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 today following the release of President Donald Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal: “Right now, my focus is on opposing the GOP’s reconciliation plan to fund tax cuts for the wealthy by slashing health care for my constituents and running up the deficit. “Looking ahead to the president’s FY 2026 budget request, I can’t co-sign a plan to eliminate LIHEAP, which would leave tens of thousands of Maine households in the cold. However, there are other areas where we may be aligned; For example, I support in principle the president’s proposals to increase funding for law enforcement at our border and in our international trade. These are policy priorities I could support. “My staff and I will continue to review the details of the president’s budget request, while remaining focused on protecting health care this year.” This year, GOP majorities in Congress have pushed ahead with a budget reconciliation plan that would gut health care programs to fund the renewal of tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest households. The plan would add trillions of dollars to the national deficit. Golden voted against the reconciliation plan that set Congress down this reckless path in February and again in April. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-roll-back-california-ev-mandates-that-could-take-options-away-from-mainers | Golden votes to roll back California EV mandates that could take options away from Mainers | 2025-05-01 | 2025 | 2025-05 | 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) voted this week to roll back several waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed California to set aggressive, unrealistic new electric vehicle (EV) standards that would effectively ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles in several states across the country, potentially including Maine. “Maine families and small businesses should be able to buy vehicles that meet their needs, whether that’s a diesel truck or an EV,” Golden said. “The EV market is growing steadily and will continue to grow without new regulations that take options away from people looking to purchase their next vehicle.” Golden voted today in favor of three resolutions under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules. Each resolution involved EPA waivers approved by the Biden Administration under the Clean Air Act (CAA), which allows California to adopt more aggressive emissions reduction standards than the floor set by federal law. The CAA permits other states to adopt California’s emissions rules, thereby allowing California to set new standards for the rest of the country. Currently, there are 17 other states (including Maine) that have historically sought to adhere to California’s emissions standards. The resolutions included: H.J.Res. 88, voted on today, which would revoke an EPA waiver allowing California to require all new passenger vehicles sold to be zero emissions by 2035. The bill passed in a bipartisan vote of 246-164. H.J.Res. 87, voted on yesterday, which would revoke an EPA waiver allowing California to require manufacturers to produce and sell increasing percentages of zero-emission trucks by 2035. The bill passed in a bipartisan vote of 231-191. H.J.Res. 89, voted on yesterday, which would revoke an EPA waiver allowing California to reduce the permissible nitrogen oxide emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The bill passed in a bipartisan vote of 225-196. Each resolution will have to pass the Senate and be signed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:29Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-praises-president-trump-s-fishing-executive-order-urges-action-on-unfair-canadian-trade-and-regulatory-practices | Golden praises President Trump’s fishing executive order, urges action on unfair Canadian trade and regulatory practices | 2025-04-18 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the unfair trade practices and regulatory disparity Canada uses to benefit its lobster industry at the expense of American lobstermen. Golden’s letter follows yesterday’s executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to address regulatory mismanagement informed by scientific uncertainty — a task Golden requested of the administration in a letter just last week and praised last night. “Throughout my time in the Maine State Legislature and Congress, I have heard from Maine’s seafood harvesters, processors, and those involved in the ocean economy that they cannot make the necessary investments to grow due to overregulation, arbitrary and capricious management, inconsistent policies from various federal agencies, and unfair trade action from Canada,” Golden wrote in his letter today. “Without your intervention, projections indicate that many commercial fishing operations in New England will become economically unviable within the next 30 years. This would lead to the collapse of a historic food production industry, the loss of thousands of jobs, the devastation of coastal communities that have shaped American maritime heritage for centuries, and an increased reliance on foreign food.” Discussing the unequal regulatory burden between the U.S. and Canada, Golden explained that Canadian lobstermen are not required to follow the same conservation measures, like releasing lobsters over a maximum size, that American lobstermen must. He also cited extensive regulations on American fishing gear and environmental practices that are absent in Canada; this burden is especially visible in the Gray Zone — 277 square miles fished by both Mainers and Canadians that remains one of America’s only contested maritime borders. Golden equally criticized market manipulation by Canadian seafood processors and expansive subsidies from the Canadian government to undercut the cost of competing America… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-against-reckless-deficit-funded-gop-budget-resolution | Golden votes against reckless, deficit-funded GOP budget resolution | 2025-04-10 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) voted today against the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 — a compromise budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025. “You can’t build a good house with rotten wood. This compromise combines the House GOP’s plan to cut health care to pay for millionaires’ tax cuts with a Senate GOP plan to explode the deficit and enshrine accounting gimmicks that set a new low for fiscal instability. I see no way that combining these two bad plans will somehow yield a good one through the reconciliation process,” Golden said. “There’s a better way forward: Congress could target tax cuts to working families, paid for by allowing the expiration of tax cuts for the very wealthy. We don’t need to take away anyone’s health care or pass trillions in new deficit spending to pass a budget that puts the middle class first,” Golden said. The proposal on the floor today was a Senate amendment to the GOP budget resolution adopted by the House in February. As amended, the plan: allows for roughly $5.3 trillion in deficit-financed tax cuts, including $3.8 trillion to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which disproportionately benefitted the wealthy; uses an accounting gimmick known as the “current policy baseline” to artificially reduce the legislation’s price tag; instructions for the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $880 billion in spending — a target that will be impossible to reach without hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. a $5 trillion debt limit increase; and more than $7 trillion in new debt, in total, over the next decade. The elements of the House-Senate compromise budget resolution are stacked against working families: Roughly half the benefit of extending the full 2017 tax package would go to households with annual income over $450,000. The Treasury Department found that the plan would give an average annual tax break of more than $32,000 for those in the top 1 percent, while working families will o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-to-pass-bipartisan-save-act | Golden votes to pass bipartisan SAVE Act | 2025-04-10 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) today voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The bill passed the House 220- 208, with four Democrats voting in favor. “The right to vote in American elections should be exclusive to American citizens. Requiring people to prove citizenship when registering to vote is a simple way to ensure that’s happening across the country,” Golden said. While noncitizens are ineligible to vote in federal elections, there is no federal law prohibiting them from voting in state or local elections. Currently, municipalities in three states and the District of Columbia allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Critics of the bill have argued that the proof of citizenship requirement would prevent people whose names differ from those on their birth certificate from registering to vote. However, the bill contains several provisions to accommodate those whose names have changed since their birth, including accepting several different forms of identification that establish citizenship, as well as a requirement that states establish a process to allow citizens to register when there are discrepancies between an individual’s current and documented name — such as a name change after a marriage or divorce. “Life changes like marriage should never affect someone’s eligibility to vote, so the SAVE Act requires states to have a plan for accommodating people whose current name differs from their birth name,” Golden said. “Maine’s leaders work hard to keep our elections fair and I’m confident in their ability to continue doing so.” The bill would require states to remove any noncitizens from their voter registration rolls. Additionally, it penalizes officials who knowingly and willfully register noncitizens to vote in the future. The SAVE Act does not change registration exemptions for Americans serving or living abroad, meaning that those citizens would still be eligible to register and v… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-against-resolution-to-weaken-protections-against-overdraft-fees | Golden votes against resolution to weaken protections against overdraft fees | 2025-04-09 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) today voted against a resolution to weaken overdraft fee regulations on large banks and credit unions. In December 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that required financial institutions with more than $10 billion to institute greater transparency policies regarding overdraft fees, or to cap such a fee at $5. Today’s resolution sought to repeal the rule. “There should be rules against lenders who use unreasonable overdraft fees to make money off families,” Golden said. “CFPB was right to crack down on the most predatory practices, and rolling back these changes will only benefit the executives trying to make a bigger profit off working Americans.” Financial institutions charge customers overdraft fees when there is not enough money in their checking account to cover a transaction. In return for temporarily paying the difference rather than simply declining the charge, the lender charges customers a fee — roughly $35 on average. These fees stack for each overdrafted charge, which can quickly dwarf the amount of money that an account was actually short. Limited disclosure laws can also leave customers unaware of their lender’s overdraft program until fees have already been charged. Overdraft fees are a significant revenue generator for financial institutions, totaling more than $5.8 billion in 2023 alone. CFPB’s recent rule requires large financial institutions to follow transparency laws similar to those for credit cards before being allowed to charge current overdraft fee rates. For lenders uninterested in complying, the rule also allows them to simply cap overdraft fees at $5 instead. The resolution to overturn this rule was submitted under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to override administrative rulemaking with a majority in both chambers and the president’s signature. Having passed the House and Senate, it now heads to the president’s desk. Golden also voted against a separate resolution to limit fede… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/maine-delegation-announces-maine-veterans-home-receives-reimbursement-for-domiciliary-care | Maine Delegation Announces Maine Veterans Home Receives Reimbursement for Domiciliary Care | 2025-04-08 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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 and Angus King, and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today announced that Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) has received full reimbursement due to them from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for domiciliary care provided to veterans since 2021. In 2020, Congress passed legislation authorizing the VA to cover the costs of nursing home care provided by state veterans’ homes for veterans with early-stage dementia after it abruptly stopped covering these payments in 2019. Unfortunately, the VA delayed the required rulemaking by more than two years. This lag forced MVH to pay out-of-pocket for the care costing approximately $130,000 per month and over $3 million since 2019. “For decades, Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) has provided quality care to Maine veterans; working hard to make good on our nation’s promise to give back to those who served,” said Senators Collins and King and Representatives Pingree and Golden. “However, for years, MVH has faced financial strain due to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delay in reimbursing it for nursing home care for veterans battling dementia, putting additional burdens on Maine veterans and their families. We are excited to share that MVH has finally received full reimbursement from the VA for this care — an important step that will ensure its doors can stay open, and our veterans can continue to access important care and support.” Domiciliary care was established by the VA after the Civil War as a type of assisted living that is provided to older veterans who are independently mobile, or semi-mobile and incapable of living alone. Over 115 MVH residents receive domiciliary care, 80 percent of whom are on Medicaid. The Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act, signed into law on January 5, 2021, authorized the VA to resume reimbursements for domiciliary care at state homes like MVH. Since then, the Maine Congressional delegation has continuously pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse Mai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-slams-gop-budget-priorities-as-fiscally-irresponsible-plan-to-juice-elites-at-expense-of-working-families | Golden slams GOP budget priorities as fiscally irresponsible plan to juice elites at expense of working families | 2025-04-04 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) released the following statement regarding the House and Senate GOP’s budget plans, following a vote Thursday to advance a harmful budget resolution through the Senate: “Americans should be furious that the Senate GOP has picked up where their House counterparts left off, pushing a budget designed to slash taxes for the wealthy and corporations, paid for by cutting Americans’ health care and blowing up the deficit. Rather than pushing back against the many flaws in the House GOP budget resolution, Senate leaders are seeking simply to hide the cost of this plan from the American people with new budgeting gimmicks that, if successful, will set a dangerous precedent for future Congresses to ratchet up spending again and again without ever paying for it. “We can do so much better than this naked attempt to further tilt the system against the many in favor of the few at the top. If we ask the wealthy and big corporations to pay their fair share, we could cut taxes for the middle class and reduce the deficit without harmful cuts to health care. The GOP’s majority is slim, and I know that some of my colleagues on that side of the aisle oppose this irresponsible, harmful approach to government. I am ready to work with them, and anyone else, to pass a responsible budget that puts middle class families first.” The House-passed budget resolution called for $4.8 trillion in deficit increases. Nearly all of that spending would fund extension of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, which disproportionately benefited the wealthiest households and corporations. The House plan offsets the cost with just $2 trillion in spending cuts, for a total $3.4 trillion increase to the national debt, including estimated interest payments. The Senate plan attempts to hide the cost of extending the Trump Tax Cuts by using an accounting trick known as the “current policy baseline.” (“It’s like taking an expensive week-long vacation and then assuming you can spend an extra $1,000 per day forever since you ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-speaks-out-against-shuttering-of-agency-supporting-maine-libraries-museums | Golden speaks out against shuttering of agency supporting Maine libraries, museums | 2025-04-02 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) today joined more than 100 lawmakers urging President Donald Trump to restore the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the support for Maine museums and libraries that it provides. “From early literacy programs and STEM education initiatives to high-speed internet access and job training resources, funding for the IMLS enables libraries and museums to provide critical services to millions of Americans,” Golden and the lawmakers wrote in a letter to the President. “The loss of this funding would be particularly devastating for rural, tribal, and other underserved communities that rely heavily on these institutions for access to learning resources, workforce development, and technological infrastructure.” President Trump named IMLS as one of seven agencies slated to be dismantled in a March 14 executive order. On Monday, the president put the agency’s entire staff on administrative leave.According to the American Federation of Government Employees union, “without staff to administer the programs, it is likely that most [IMLS] grants will be terminated.” The IMLS provides more than $1.8 million in discretionary and nondiscretionary funding to Maine organizations focused on education and workforce development, including the Maine State Library, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, and Maine Maritime Academy. It is the only federal agency dedicated to supporting library and museum services. “IMLS grants are an integral part of our services to rural Mainers. Specifically, they help smaller communities have access to information and resources that they otherwise would not have access to. I support Congressman Golden's efforts to fight for these resources,” said Maine State Librarian Lori Fisher. Congress established the IMLS in 1996 to consolidate the operations of multiple government agencies into a single, streamlined office. Its most recent reauthorization came in 2018 during the first Trump administration. The l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-president-trump-s-tariffs-announcements | Golden statement on President Trump’s tariffs announcements | 2025-04-02 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump’s announcement of a series of new tariff policies during a news conference in the White House Rose Garden: "President Trump has introduced a number of new tariff policies, and I and my team are already digging into the details. I’ll have more to say on the specifics in the next few days. “What I can say now is I’m pleased the president is building his tariff agenda on the foundation of a universal 10 percent tariff like the one I proposed in the BUILT USA Act. This ring fence around the American economy is a good start to erasing our unsustainable trade deficits. “I’m eager to work with the president to fix the broken ‘free trade’ system that made multinational corporations rich but ruined manufacturing communities across the country. But tariffs must be paired with policies that prioritize American families’ prosperity. We need to make sure that the new approach benefits working people — that means supporting unions, the trades and apprenticeship programs, cutting regulations that hold back production, unleashing American energy and using tariff revenue to support domestic manufacturers that create good-paying jobs for Americans. “It’s also time to renegotiate trade deals like the USMCA to support the Americans who are ready to ramp up production and support the rebuilding of our middle class — like the sawmills, processing plants, fishermen and farmers in the communities I represent. “Tariffs are a first step in rewriting a rigged trade system, but they cannot be the last one.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-repeal-president-trump-s-order-restricting-collective-bargaining-for-federal-workers | Golden, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan bill to repeal President Trump’s order restricting collective bargaining for federal workers | 2025-04-01 | 2025 | 2025-04 | 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 Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today introduced the Protect America’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to nullify President Trump’s March 27 executive order seeking to end collective bargaining rights for unionized federal employees across several agencies. “In his order, President Trump said that federal workers’ rights are incompatible with national security. He is wrong. Union workers make America stronger every single day, including the more than 6,000 federal workers in Maine,” Rep. Golden said. “Throughout our history, unions have ensured workers got a fair shake in the workplace. Unions built our middle class and are key to strengthening its future. We cannot have a government that undermines workers’ rights.” “Improving government efficiency is essential — but sweeping exclusions from collective bargaining are a blunt instrument that risk weakening the very stability and performance we aim to strengthen,” Rep. Fitzpatrick said. “The Protect America’s Workforce Actrestores a balanced, targeted approach — protecting bargaining rights where they pose no threat to national security and reinforcing their proven role in supporting morale, accountability and effective governance. We can defend our national security without silencing those who serve it. Efficiency and fairness are not mutually exclusive — and this legislation ensures we uphold both.” In addition to Golden, a Democrat, and Fitzpatrick, a Republican, the bill was sponsored by Democratic Reps. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Republican Reps. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Mike Turner (OH-10) and Mike Lawler (NY-17). “Donald Trump is trying to end collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, silencing their voices and ripping up their contracts. This order would strike a blow to every American’s fundamental right of freedom of speech and association," said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. "More than 70 percent of Americans and nearly 9 in 10 yo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-decries-trump-order-restricting-collective-bargaining-will-introduce-legislation-to-reverse-it | Golden decries Trump order restricting collective bargaining, will introduce legislation to reverse it | 2025-03-28 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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 the following statement today regarding President Trump’s executive order seeking to end collective bargaining rights for unionized federal employees across several agencies: “The right for workers to collectively bargain is sacrosanct and any claim that it is incompatible with national security is bogus,” Golden said. “I oppose the president’s order and stand in solidarity with the workers affected — including a state workforce of likely more than 6,000 hardworking Mainers at places like VA Togus Medical Center, Bath Iron Works, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and other worksites across our state. This order cannot stand, and I will introduce legislation to repeal it.” President Trump’s order seeks to end collective bargaining with unions at the departments of Defense, State, Veterans Affairs, Justice and Energy, and some workers at the departments of Homeland Security, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Interior and Agriculture. The employees covered by the order account for 67 percent of the federal workforce, according to independent news reports. Federal workers’ bargaining rights are already limited. Unlike private-sector unions, federal employees cannot bargain collectively over wages, benefits or classifications, nor can they strike under existing law. Their bargaining rights are limited to conditions of employment. Roughly one-third of all federal workers in unions are veterans. Golden is a longtime proponent of unions and their role in creating a strong middle class. He has been vocal in opposing President Trump’s anti-worker actions, such as the firing earlier this year of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox, who was later reinstated by a court order. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-calls-on-house-armed-services-chairman-rogers-to-bring-defense-secretary-hegseth-before-committee-for-questioning | Golden calls on House Armed Services Chairman Rogers to bring Defense Secretary Hegseth before committee for questioning | 2025-03-26 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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), member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today called on HASC Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) to bring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before the committee to answer questions about the leak of detailed military strike plans via group chat on a nonsecure commercial messaging app. “We believe there is a pronounced urgency to the situation given the gravity of the questions raised by the reported events,” wrote Golden in a letter to Rogers signed by every Democrat on the committee. “Therefore, we ask that you schedule this hearing as soon as possible during the upcoming three-week congressional work period.” Hegseth discussed pending plans for military strikes against Iran-backed militants in Yemen over the messaging app Signal. The group chat was first reported by The Atlantic, whose editor-in-chief was added to the group, which also included the Vice President, the Secretary of State, the CIA Director, the Director of National Intelligence and a member of the National Security Council, among others. “Discussing such sensitive, and potentially classified, information on a messaging application that is not approved for the transmission of classified information could have jeopardized the safety of servicemembers and compromised the military operation,” the members wrote. “Furthermore, the use of this messaging application may have violated federal laws regarding the proper handling of classified information and federal record keeping laws.” As the committee of jurisdiction, HASC has the power to investigate, supervise and review the activities of Defense Department officials and employees and to hold them accountable to the law and the American people. Golden has served on HASC since he joined Congress in 2019. The full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-co-leads-labor-caucus-in-calling-for-strong-action-to-protect-american-shipbuilding | Golden co-leads Labor Caucus in calling for strong action to protect American shipbuilding | 2025-03-25 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) is co-leading an effort, with more than 60 of his colleagues in the Congressional Labor Caucus, to urge U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to take strong action in its ongoing investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the commercial shipbuilding sector. “We write in support of swift and decisive action to address unfair and predatory practices by the Chinese government in the shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics sectors that jeopardize the United States’ national security and defense industrial base,” the members wrote in a letter to Greer last night. “China’s discriminatory practices and cheating have forced U.S. shipbuilders, their suppliers, and workers to compete on an uneven playing field and have contributed to the decline of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.” In 2024, USTR accepted a petition filed by a coalition of five labor unions and initiated a Section 301 investigation into the acts, policies, and practices of China relating to competition in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. In January 2025, USTR concluded that China’s targeting for dominance in the shipbuilding sector is unreasonable, and the agency is currently soliciting comments on its proposals to address China’s actions. “We strongly urge USTR to actively pursue strong actions in a swift and decisive manner. Action should also be durable to provide shipbuilders, shipyards, suppliers, and workers the confidence to invest in capacity, skills, and the future. … A bold response from the United States to China’s unfair dominance in the shipbuilding sector will send a clear signal: the United States will not stand for discriminatory trade and economic practices, particularly when they harm U.S. workers, businesses, and our national and economic security,” concluded the lawmakers in Monday’s letter. The union representing union workers at Bath Iron Works applauded Golden’s effort on behalf of American shipbuilders. “As a Maine IAM Local S6 ship pipef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-reintroduces-bill-to-designate-bradley-museum-as-national-museum-of-forestry-and-logging-history | Golden reintroduces bill to designate Bradley museum as National Museum of Forestry and Logging History | 2025-03-24 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) on Friday reintroduced his bill to designate Bradley’s Maine Forest and Logging Museum (MFLM), located at the site of Leonard’s Mills along Blackman Stream, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History. “Honoring our heritage isn’t just about reminiscing: It’s about using the knowledge passed down over centuries to inspire future generations,” Golden said. “The story told at Leonard’s Mills about Maine’s forest products industry is as valuable as it is engaging. It deserves this national recognition for the role it has played, and will continue to play, in connecting the past, present, and future of forestry and logging in our country.” MFLM was incorporated in 1960 to celebrate Maine’s forest heritage. Originally envisioned to preserve forest industry artifacts and documents, plans evolved into the creation of a living history site complete with working machinery and a community of volunteer reenactors. Today, MFLM owns more than 450 acres around Blackman Stream in Bradley and frequently hosts school groups, visitors and interactive public programs. “The Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills is more than a museum. It’s a living, breathing experience that fully immerses visitors in one of our state’s richest traditions,” said Mike Wetherbee, president of the Maine Forest and Logging Museum’s board of directors. “Whether it’s inspiring young Mainers with their local heritage or educating people from away on the importance of Maine’s historical forestry and logging industry, everyone who walks these grounds leaves with a greater understanding of what makes our home special. Many thanks to Congressman Golden for working to secure this prestigious status and share Leonard’s Mills with even more people.” Maine’s forest economy employs more than 14,000 Mainers and generates more than $5 billion in sales. Maine’s 17.7 million acres of forest covers 89% of the state — the highest percentage in the country. Industry leaders praised the bill when Gol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-security-breach-by-national-security-leaders | Golden statement on security breach by national security leaders | 2025-03-24 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding confirmed reporting that several high-level administration officials shared details about planned military strikes with a journalist via group chat over a commercial messaging app: “This is a clear failure of information security that could have had grave consequences for the United States, our men and women in uniform, and our allies,” Golden said. “We’re lucky the journalist involved acted responsibly, but this incident raises questions about communications practices at the highest levels of the national security apparatus. If a service member acted this carelessly with such sensitive information they would face serious consequences, including the potential loss of security clearance, court martial or discharge. These officials should be held to the same high standard.” The group chat was first reported by The Atlantic, whose editor-in-chief was added to a group chat that included the Vice President, the Secretaries of Defense and State, the CIA Director, the Director of National Intelligence, and a member of the National Security Council, among others. In the chat, the officials discussed upcoming plans for military strikes against Iran-backed militants in Yemen. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-bill-to-limit-rural-postal-facility-closures-increase-postal-service-transparency | Golden introduces bill to limit rural postal facility closures, increase Postal Service transparency | 2025-03-14 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) today introduced the bipartisan Protecting Postal Performance Act to prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in underserved areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. “For years, Postal Service leadership has made explicit choices to lengthen delivery times, abruptly close rural post offices, and ignore inquiries from concerned citizens and lawmakers. Congress must act to hold the agency accountable,” Golden said. “Our bill is a collection of simple, realistic reforms to make future decision making more transparent and ensure the Postal Service no longer neglects rural America. I’m proud to help lead this important mission with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle and Maine’s dedicated postal employees.” The legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01). “Passage of this bill would be a great step forward in protecting the Postal Service and ensuring prompt, reliable, and efficient mail service to the American public,” Scott Adams, Secretary of the American Postal Workers Union of Maine said. “Restricting ‘transportation optimization’ will help prevent built-in delays that would otherwise go into effect.” The Protect Postal Performance Act is endorsed by the United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA). “UPMA is grateful for the bipartisan efforts of Rep. Budzinski, Rep. Hageman, Rep. Golden, Rep. Bergman and Rep. Pappas in Congress to protect the workers of the postal service from service cuts that would negatively impact the quality of mail delivery received by the American people. The Protecting Postal Performance Act will help ensure evidence, data, and sound management practices lead the USPS’s strategy going forward and will ensure that any changes to retail and postal facilities in the future are fully vetted. Sou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-for-continuing-resolution-to-avoid-government-shutdown | Golden votes for Continuing Resolution to avoid government shutdown | 2025-03-11 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) voted today in favor of a seven-month Continuing Resolution, or “CR,” to fund the government and avoid a harmful government shutdown. Without a new spending agreement in place, government funding is scheduled to lapse on March 14. In a shutdown, the president would have broad discretion to halt government services and furlough federal employees. “This CR is not perfect, but a shutdown would be worse,” Golden said. “Even a brief shutdown would introduce even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill-afford it. Funding the government is our most basic obligation as members of Congress. My vote today reflects my commitment to making tough choices and doing my job for the people of Maine.” The CR includes several defense-related provisions Golden fought for on the House Armed Services Committee, such as $7.951 billion for DDG-51 funding, which accommodates a third ship in FY25, slated to be built at Bath Iron Works; $83.2 million in advance procurement funding for DDG-51s in FY26; and funding to provide junior enlisted members of the Armed Services their biggest pay raise in 40 years. The CR also includes: increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration; increased funding for disaster relief; increased funding for operational expenses at national parks, including Acadia; extended telehealth flexibility for Medicare; and advance funding for state Medicaid grants and Aging and Disability Services Programs. Overall, the CR increases overall defense spending by $6 billion while cutting nondefense spending by $13 billion, relative to current spending levels. Golden also pushed back against Democratic Party messaging gimmicks related to the CR, particularly the claim by some Democrats that the CR cut funding for veterans, based on the CR not including advance funding for the next fiscal year. “There are no cuts to veterans care in the period covered by this bill, and we have six months to e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-reintroduces-pro-act-to-protect-workers-right-to-organize | Golden reintroduces PRO Act to protect workers’ right to organize | 2025-03-06 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) last night reintroduced H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, a comprehensive proposal to protect workers’ right to bargain collectively for higher wages, better benefits and safer workplaces. The American people’s support for unions is surging. According to a 2024 Gallup poll, 70 percent of Americans approve of labor unions — remaining at near record highs. Despite growing support for unions, coordinated attacks on workers’ unions and labor laws have eroded union density and made it harder for workers to organize. The share of American workers who are union members has fallen from roughly one in three workers in 1956 to a new low of 9.9 percent in 2024. The PRO Act restores fairness to the economy by strengthening the federal law that protects workers’ right to join a union and collectively bargain. “Strong unions make for a strong middle class,” Golden said. “When workers come together in a union to collectively bargain, they get a voice on the job to fight for fair wages and benefits and safer working conditions. The PRO Act restores democracy on the job by strengthening workers’ rights and clamping down on union-busting tactics so that those who want to form a union can do so and get to the business of securing better conditions in the workplace.” “Labor unions are extremely popular with Americans because they know being part of a union is the most effective way to gain better wages, health insurance, retirement security and a dignified life,” said Cynthia Phinney, president of the Maine AFL-CIO. “But for too long, anti-worker policies and bad legal decisions have made it too easy for employers to crack down on our rights and retaliate against working people forming unions because the penalties for breaking labor laws are just absorbed as a cost of doing business. The PRO Act would level the playing field and allow workers to freely choose to join a union and bargain for a better life. We applaud Congressman Jared Golden for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-hospice-recertification-flexibility-act | Golden, colleagues introduce bipartisan Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act | 2025-03-05 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) announced today the introduction of the bipartisan Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, which allows hospice providers to use telehealth to conduct the face-to-face visit required for terminally ill patients to continue receiving hospice services after 180 days of hospice care. This provision complies with existing hospice telehealth rules and makes sure that patients can continue receiving the care they need at the end of their lives. Joining Golden in introducing the bill are Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Don Davis (D-NC), Aaron Bean (R-FL) and Joe Morelle (D-NY). “Hospice care exists to provide comfort and compassion during what can be a heartbreaking time. Virtual visits make those services accessible for more people, especially those in rural communities, for whom the nearest hospice facility may be far from home," Congressman Golden said. “This is important, bipartisan work on behalf of families with more than enough on their plates, and I’m determined to see these telehealth provisions extended.” “It has been a distinct pleasure to work with Rep. Golden on this important bipartisan legislation. The use of technology to facilitate timely access to health care has become an important aspect of delivering health care in America. This is especially true for patients and families living in rural and frontier communities, where telehealth has become vitally important to access quality health care, including hospice. While technology will never replace the value of in-person health care interactions, I am grateful that Rep. Golden is taking the lead in Congress to make sure that telehealth technology remains an important and additional tool to help Maine patients and providers,” said Ken Albert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Andwell Health Partners, which provides hospice care in Maine, and chairman of the board for the National Alliance for Care at Home, the largest trade association and advocacy organization for home health and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-colleagues-introduce-john-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act | Golden, colleagues introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2025-03-05 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) today reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act along with other lawmakers in the House. The bill would protect the right to vote by preventing discriminatory or overly restrictive voting laws at the state level. “John Lewis once said that the right to vote is the most powerful instrument in democratic society. I remain committed to defending it,” Golden said. “No matter who you are, what you look like or where you live, this bill solidifies protections that ensure you’ll get fair access to the ballot box — as well as the awesome power that provides.” With its 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, the Supreme Court repealed core provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including the formula used to determine which states and jurisdictions were required to preclear new voting laws with the Department of Justice (DOJ) or a federal court. Since then, state legislatures across the country have considered thousands — and passed numerous — restrictions to voting access that would have previously required federal approval, such as polling place reductions and curbs to early voting. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would require states with a recent history of discriminatory, restrictive voting laws to preclear proposed changes to election practices with the DOJ or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Governments conducting elections where minority groups meet certain thresholds would also be mandated to preclear new election laws and redistricting efforts. In addition, governments would be required to provide public notices of changes in elections practices — such as relocation of polling places or redistricting — by varying deadlines depending on the change. Golden has championed reforms to make U.S. elections more clean, fair, and equal throughout his time in Congress. He cosponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in previous terms, and introduced legislation in January to establish a bipartisan electoral ref… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-king-denounce-mass-layoffs-at-va-demand-answers-on-plan-for-veterans-care | Golden, King Denounce Mass Layoffs at VA, Demand Answers on Plan for Veterans’ Care | 2025-03-04 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) today sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Douglas Collins demanding accountability for recent mass layoffs at the agency and calling on the administration to uphold its commitment to veterans’ health and well-being. A recent series of indiscriminate VA layoffs “will harm our nation’s veterans…” Golden and King wrote. “... Across-the-board layoffs exacerbate an already tenuous workforce shortage where employees are being asked to work overtime to cover unfilled positions.” Over the last month, 2,400 VA employees — many veterans themselves — have been abruptly laid off across the country. The latest round of firings last week included seven employees at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta. While termination emails commonly explained that the decision was due to the employee’s “poor performance,” often these same individuals consistently received exemplary reviews throughout their careers at the VA. In their letter, Golden and King specifically called on the VA to explain what steps were taken to ensure layoffs would not impact veterans’ care, what processes were used to determine “poor performance” after positive internal reviews, and whether additional layoffs are expected. As members of the House Armed Services Committee and Senate Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, respectively, Golden and King will continue advocating for the critical care America’s veterans earned through their service. A copy of the lawmakers’ letter can be found here, and is included below in full: +++ March 4, 2025 The Honorable Douglas Collins Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20420 Dear Secretary Collins We write with the utmost concern regarding a series of directives being carried out by the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that will harm our nation’s veterans. In early February, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) laid … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-rutherford-reintroduce-the-bipartisan-ffl-protection-act | Golden, Rutherford, reintroduce the bipartisan FFL Protection Act | 2025-03-04 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) reintroduced H.R. 1773, the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, to increase penalties for robbing or burglarizing Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) dealers. They were joined by 42 additional cosponsors in the House. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), there were over 361 burglaries and robberies of FFL dealers in 2023. During this period, 4,802 firearms were stolen, an 11% increase over 2022. Many of these firearms later show up at crime scenes. “Our gun laws should protect law-abiding citizens exercising their 2nd Amendment rights, but throw the book at violent criminals and illegal firearm traffickers,” said Golden. “By increasing penalties on those who steal guns from licensed sellers, the bipartisan Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act will deter gun thieves and clamp down on the black market. That’s bad news for criminals, and good news for upstanding American gun owners.” “As crime rises across the nation, additional steps must be taken to prevent criminals from stealing and trafficking firearms,” said Rutherford. “Criminals who burglarize FFL dealers then traffic those stolen firearms and use them to commit crimes. As a former sheriff and lifelong member of law enforcement, I know the threat these stolen firearms pose to the safety and security of our communities. That’s why I am proud to reintroduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act to ensure those who rob and burglarize federally licensed gun dealers face harsher penalties for committing these crimes.” "This bipartisan legislation is what true gun safety looks like. Congress is sending a clear message that the safety of our communities is nonnegotiable and targeting firearm retailers to steal guns in order to commit further crimes is intolerable," said Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for NSSF. "The firearm industry is grateful to Congressmen John Rutherford and Jared Golde… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-ongoing-war-in-ukraine | Golden statement on ongoing war in Ukraine | 2025-03-04 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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 the following statement regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine: “Ukrainians have fought bravely against Russian aggression, but a protracted war of attrition is likely to make the ultimate outcome for Ukraine worse, not better. If the Ukrainians still have the will to fight, no one will be able to force a peace deal on them that they don’t like. But if peace is on the table, as President Zelenskyy indicated just today, then he should do what it takes to strengthen his hand in negotiating a deal his people can accept. One way to do that is to call and win a new election — to show the world he has the mandate to negotiate on behalf of his people. Pushing for peace is appropriate for President Trump, but whatever he does to help bring an end to this war should keep in mind the truth that Russia has been, and continues to be, a threat to America.” Congressman Golden shared his thoughts in greater detail today on his Substack, Dear Mainer. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-to-welcome-retired-lewiston-police-corporal-as-guest-to-trump-s-address-at-joint-session-of-congress | Golden to welcome retired Lewiston Police corporal as guest to Trump’s address at joint session of Congress | 2025-03-04 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) will welcome retired Lewiston Police corporal Jeffrey Baril to Washington, D.C., Tuesday as his guest to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. “Public service like that provided by Cpl. Baril transcends partisanship and politics,” Golden said. “Whether he was responding to violent crime or inspecting abandoned, derelict apartment buildings to help prevent fires like those that devastated our city in 2013, Baril dedicated himself to the people of Lewiston over his long career with the Lewiston Police Department and Code Enforcement office. I’m proud to welcome him as my guest to the first presidential address to Congress of President Trump’s second term.” Baril, like Golden, is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the Marines after high school and served two years of active duty before going on active reserve. He joined the Lewiston Police Department in 1989 but was called back to active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991. After serving in Kuwait, he returned to the Lewiston PD, where he eventually obtained the rank of corporal and retired in 2014. Baril is a resident of Sabattus, where he raised three children who have continued his tradition of service as a registered nurse, a teacher, and a mental health technician. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-cloud-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-ban-stock-trading-by-senior-executive-branch-officials | Golden, Cloud introduce bipartisan bill to ban stock trading by senior executive branch officials | 2025-03-03 | 2025 | 2025-03 | 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) and Michael Cloud (TX-27) recently introduced the Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts (DIVEST) Act. The bipartisan bill would prohibit senior executive branch employees and their immediate families from trading individual stocks while serving in government — a push that builds on Golden’s existing efforts to ban stock trading by members of Congress. Specifically, the DIVEST Act would force the president, vice president and other senior executive branch officials — as well as their spouses and dependent children — to place qualified investments such as stocks into a blind trust within 180 days of taking office. The bill includes fines for noncompliance. “Public service means putting the common good before personal gain. Senior executive officials have access to information that most Americans do not. Trading on that information is wrong, and even the appearance of insider trading undermines peoples’ faith that their government actually works for them,” Congressman Golden said. “While we continue to push for a ban on individual stock trading for Members of Congress, it’s beyond time to hold executive branch leaders accountable to their duty and I’m proud to help lead the bipartisan effort to do so with Congressman Cloud.” “Public servants should serve the people — not their stock portfolios,” Congressman Cloud said. “Americans deserve to know that the officials regulating industries and setting policies aren’t making decisions based on personal financial gain.” Throughout his time in Congress, Golden has championed reducing corruption and ensuring that public officials act in the public interest. In addition to leading both the DIVEST Act and legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress last session, he introduced the Stop Foreign Payoffs Act — which would ban leaders in the legislative and executive branches from the widespread practice of earning a salary or holding investments in foreign businesses while in office. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-against-house-gop-plan-to-gut-health-care-blow-up-deficit-to-fund-tax-cuts-for-the-rich | Golden votes against House GOP plan to gut health care, blow up deficit to fund tax cuts for the rich | 2025-02-25 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 tonight against a budget resolution introduced by House Republicans that set the stage for harmful health care cuts, more deficit spending and tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. “More than 160,000 working-class Mainers in the 2nd Congressional District rely on the ACA and Medicaid, and this budget resolution puts their health care on the chopping block to fund tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy and corporations,” Golden said. “What’s more, this bill adds trillions to the federal debt, which is already threatening to crowd out critical programs like Medicare and Social Security. Americans deserve and Congress can do better than harmful cuts, irresponsible deficit spending and unnecessary tax cuts for those at the top.” The bill narrowly passed the house in a 217-215 vote. The House GOP has made extending tax cuts enacted in 2017 its top priority in the reconciliation process this year. While Golden supports extending tax benefits for working families, extending the full 2017 tax package will cost $4.5 trillion, with roughly half the benefit going to households with annual income over $450,000. The Treasury Department found that extending the tax cuts would give an average annual tax cut of more than $32,000 for those in the top 1 percent, while working families will only get a few hundred dollars in tax cuts per year. The budget resolution passed by the House would pay for those tax cuts, in part, with $2 trillion in spending cuts. The largest share of the cuts would be determined by the committee that oversees health care spending, and a menu of proposed cuts circulated by GOP leaders targeted Medicaid and ACA premium tax credits, which make marketplace plans affordable for Mainers. The resolution also queues up $2.8 trillion in deficit spending, which is estimated to require an additional $600 billion in debt servicing costs. Interest on the debt costs the federal government more every year than on national defense or Medicare. It is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-golden-warns-against-politicization-of-the-us-armed-forces | Rep. Golden warns against politicization of the U.S. Armed Forces | 2025-02-21 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 joined a bipartisan group of House military veterans demanding answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about reports that the Trump administration is currently circulating a list of names of General and Flag Officers from the United States Armed Forces that are under consideration for dismissal. The letter was sent this morning by U.S. Reps. Golden, Seth Moulton (D-MA), Don Bacon (R-NE), Jason Crow (D-CO), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). Each served in the military and sits alongside Golden on the House Armed Services Committee. “We cannot allow the politicization of the U.S. military,” Golden said. “Every man and woman in uniform takes an oath to the U.S. Constitution. A strict dedication to that oath is endangered if we allow their continued service to be subjected to tests of political loyalty. These General and Flag officers have been confirmed by the Senate and served admirably under administrations from both parties. Every member of the armed service, and the American people, deserve assurances that the most lethal and most ethical military the world has ever known will continue to perform its duties without regard for politics.” Flag Officers are the most senior officers of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. General Officers are the most senior officers in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. The letter requests detailed responses on the specifics of the dismissal evaluation process, how these decisions are being made and under what authority, who is choosing the names on this list, and how the officers are being notified of their dismissal. The veteran lawmakers conclude their letter with a warning: “An apolitical military is an essential component of our democracy and our national security.” The full letter is pasted below: February 21, 2025 Peter B. Hegseth Secretary of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth, We write regarding recent reporting from numerous source… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-bill-to-replace-child-tax-credit-with-larger-monthly-payments-to-support-families-with-children | Golden introduces bill to replace Child Tax Credit with larger, monthly payments to support families with children | 2025-02-13 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 introduced legislation to create a new social insurance program for families with children, providing monthly per-child payments to help families afford the costs associated with raising kids and empower Americans to start and grow families how and when they want. The bill, the Family Income Supplemental Credit (FISC) Act, would replace the poorly targeted Child Tax Credit (CTC) with a new, more impactful program. Roughly 95 percent of families — all but the very wealthiest — would receive as much or more under FISC than they currently receive under the CTC. “Family is the backbone of society. But stagnant wages make it hard to support kids, and a lack of economic stability prevents some couples from even trying to have the children they want. For instance, it’s common for most or even all of one parent’s income to go toward the cost of child care,” Golden said. “The current approach is poorly targeted and poorly timed. It gives too much to wealthy families and not enough to working class people, and it’s distributed as a lump sum through the tax code once a year, even as families have to meet a budget every month. “In the richest country in the world, people should be able to have kids without fear of going broke,” Golden said. “It’s time we fundamentally rethink our approach to supporting families. My legislation will give Americans the tools they need to start or grow their families on their own terms — no one else’s.” “Strong and thriving families are the most important bedrock of American prosperity and liberty. Good leaders understand that,” Oren Cass, chief economist for American Compass said. “They also understand that starting and raising a family has become unaffordable for too many people, and that most parenting-age Americans want their elected leaders to do something about it. The FISC Act is a tremendous step forward in Washington, where a long-overdue bipartisan consensus is finally emerging: working families with children need help, and our n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-inform-act-to-improve-postal-service-transparency | Golden introduces INFORM Act to improve Postal Service transparency | 2025-02-12 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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), alongside Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), this week introduced the Instituting Notification Formalities on Reorganizing Mail (INFORM) Act of 2025 to improve transparency and accountability within USPS. This bill responds to USPS’s failure to properly notify customers about significant reforms under its Delivering for America (DFA) Plan, which has exacerbated delays and increased costs, particularly in rural areas. The INFORM Act enhances transparency by requiring USPS to post physical notices in affected post offices when requesting an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), ensuring the public is informed about proposed changes, impacts, timelines, and opportunities for input. “Over several years, Mainers have been blindsided by proposed changes to postal operations that would undermine service and delivery times, particularly in rural Maine,” said Rep. Golden. “USPS is slow to respond to questions from the public, routinely refuses to share information, and gives short notice of new proposals or public comment deadlines. Mainers, through great effort, have nonetheless successfully fought off closures and consolidation, but it shouldn’t be this hard. I am happy to work with Rep. Hageman on the INFORM Act, to bring greater transparency and give the pubic more opportunities to speak up and be heard.” “I have heard from USPS employees and customers in Wyoming frustrated by postal service disruptions with no clear resolution in sight,” said Rep. Hageman. “The Postal Regulatory Commission found that the Delivering for America plan would negatively impact Wyoming and other rural states, yet USPS continues to pursue these changes without properly informing the public. One glaring example from the Advisory Opinion reveals that mail sent from central to western Wyoming would be diverted through four processing facilities in three different states, causing substantial delays. When mail service is disrupted, USPS customers—who rely on it for everything from p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-blue-dogs-push-house-gop-leaders-to-prioritize-fiscal-sustainability-not-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy | Golden, Blue Dogs push House GOP leaders to prioritize fiscal sustainability, not tax cuts for the wealthy | 2025-02-11 | 2025 | 2025-02 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — With many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire this year, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and the House Blue Dog Coalition are urging House GOP leaders to reject deficit funding, prioritize targeted tax benefits to working- and middle-class families, and let costly tax cuts for the wealthy expire. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, the Blue Dogs advocated against a blanket extension of TCJA and pushed for robust, bipartisan, and common-sense negotiations ahead of the budget reconciliation process. “We spent more on interest payments than on education, veterans, and transportation combined,” the Blue Dogs wrote. “Extending the TCJA would add over $600 billion in additional debt-servicing costs over the next decade, adding to the already unsustainable fiscal situation.” Recently, the Congressional Budget Office found that fully extending the TCJA would add $4.6 trillion to the federal deficit over ten years, after accounting for interest. The Treasury Department also found that a blanket extension would disproportionately benefit the top 0.1 percent of earners (those earning more than $3.5 million), saving them over $300,000 in tax bills every year, compared to the benefit for the average household of $2,000. “Instead of adding to the national debt and exacerbating Congress’ unsustainable budgeting issues while mostly helping the wealthiest people in the country, we believe that the expiration of the TCJA presents an opportunity to pursue a bipartisan, budget-neutral solution that supports everyday people,” the Blue Dogs continued. “This can be achieved by a targeted extension of the TCJA tax benefits for the working and middle class—Americans who need them the most. These tax cuts should be offset by a mix of spending cuts and increased revenue to make sure everyone pays their fair share.” You can read the full text of the letter HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/king-golden-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-develop-future-workforce-in-maine-s-forest-products-industry | King, Golden introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to develop future workforce in Maine’s forest products industry | 2025-02-11 | 2025 | 2025-02 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today reintroduced the Future Logging Careers Act, which would develop the next generation of Maine’s forest products workforce by allowing young Mainers to safely train in their family’s logging business. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) are original cosponsors of the bill. “For centuries, logging has been synonymous with the success of Maine — creating good jobs, supporting proud, hard-working families and boosting local rural economies,” Senator King said. “As we prepare for the next generation of Maine loggers, we should provide opportunities for young people to explore this exciting field in a safe and supervised way. The bipartisan Future Logging Careers Act would give aspiring, young loggers the option to jumpstart their career, get valuable hands-on experience, and begin critical training by logging with their parents or grandparents. I’m proud to join my colleagues in working to expand good job opportunities and further build upon our state’s rich forest heritage.” “Maine’s working forests are a distinct part of our identity, thanks to the passionate work of generations today and past,” Congressman Golden said. “To carry on that proud tradition, young Mainers need the personal investment that comes only from experiencing something with your own two hands — an opportunity that this bipartisan legislation would finally create.” Maine’s 16.3 million acres of contiguous, privately-owned working forest is the largest such in the United States. Its forest products industry — which includes both logging and downstream manufacturing, such as pulp and paper production — generates $8.5 billion in annual economic activity and employs more than 30,000 people according to the most recently available data. However, the industry faces questions about its future because of its older workforce. Within the next ten years, an estimated 20-40 percent of forest product workers will reach retirement age — a t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-celebrates-repeal-of-lobster-gauge-increase | Golden celebrates repeal of lobster gauge increase | 2025-02-04 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 today regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) vote today to repeal a proposed increase in the minimum size requirement for lobster caught in the Gulf of Maine: “Any day regulators listen to the lobstermen is a good day for Maine,” Golden said. “Today’s decision by ASMFC is a direct result of Maine harvesters’ leadership in pushing back against this drastic and unnecessary rule change. I’m proud to have stood with those Mainers to advocate for their industry and will continue to stand with them to ensure they have a seat at the table in assessing stock data and deciding what regulations — if any — are needed in the Gulf of Maine. No one is more invested in the future of our fishery than they are.” The ASMFC vote today comes roughly one month after Maine’s Department of Marine Resources (DMR), facing sustained pressure from Maine’s lobster industry, announced it would not implementthe new gauge increase. New Hampshire quickly followed suit. BACKGROUND: Lobstermen use a gauge to measure each lobster’s carapace from eye socket to tail. Under current rules, those that are smaller than the minimum gauge size of 3.25 inches must be put back in the water so they can grow, protecting the lobster population for the future. In 2024, data from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) indicated lobster stock had declined by more than 35 percent in Lobster Management Area 1, the largest management area in the Maine fishery, triggering the need for new conservation measures. DMR proposed a gauge increase of one-sixteenth of one inch — two times larger than the last gauge increase 30 years ago. Maine fishermen have questioned the data used to justify these changes, including concerns that ASMFC stock data is out of date. In addition to questions about the reliability of the data, Golden and Maine fishermen have raised concerns about how an increased minimum size requirement would put Maine lobstermen at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-renews-push-to-secure-reopening-of-west-paris-post-office | Golden renews push to secure reopening of West Paris Post Office | 2025-02-04 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 demanded answers from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over the agency’s delay in reopening the West Paris Post Office — which has been closed for nearly four years — despite having signed a new lease last August. “I continue to hear almost daily from constituents whose lives are made harder by the lack of a post office in West Paris," Golden said. “At bare minimum, residents deserve to know how much longer they have to wait for the return of basic mail services in their own community. With the Postal Service having already signed a new lease — the originally stated reason for the closure — it’s beyond time for the agency to show some real progress.” In his letter, Golden called on DeJoy to stop dodging questions and provide information and updates about the process for reestablishing services in West Paris. The USPS closed the former post office in 2021 while the agency negotiated a new lease for the property. Golden, joined by postal workers and customers, repeatedly urged Postmaster General DeJoy to assure a new site would be secured due to local uncertainty it would ever return. They also demanded clear, transparent updates about the process. The USPS often ignored requests for information for months, and provided vague and noncommittal answers when they did respond. USPS released its original timeline of a May 2024 reopening after Golden’s inquiries, and he again contacted Postmaster General DeJoy directly when that deadline passed. Two months later, the agency announced that it had signed a lease to reopen the West Paris post office at the site of the former Ledgeview Living Center on 141 Bethel Road. “The long‐term disruption of service, of over 2.5 years, in this rural community of West Paris is unacceptable. The Postal Service has an obligation to provide service to everyone. The APWU of Maine applauds Congressman Jared Golden’s advocacy for this community through persistent nquiries directed at Postmaster Louis Dejoy," sai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:42:11Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-president-trump-s-new-tariffs | Golden statement on President Trump’s new tariffs | 2025-02-01 | 2025 | 2025-02 | 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 regarding President Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: “President Trump campaigned on tariffs as a tool to level the playing field between American workers and industries and our foreign competitors,” Golden said. “I don’t agree with Trump on everything, but he’s right that the old deal stinks, and we need a new one.” “Tariffs push back against decades of free trade and globalization that prioritized low prices above all else. It was a race to the bottom that left America deep in trade debt and dependent on foreign nations and gutted our manufacturing sector, domestic supply chains, and entire middle-class communities. “By privileging our own production and industries — something other countries already do — tariffs can help us rewire our economy for production, not just consumption. We can incentivize job creation and manufacturing while leveling the playing field and rebalancing our trade. These tariffs are also a leveraging tool to help crack down on the deadly flow of fentanyl into our country. “Reversing the damage of decades of globalization will take time. In the meanwhile, every dollar raised in tariff revenue should be used to offset costs for Americans or invest in and protect American jobs and industries. Paired with increased energy production, support for unions, regulatory reform, and infrastructure investment, tariffs are one piece of the puzzle for building a strong, production-based economy that works for working families.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:38:04Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/in-lewiston-golden-lauds-school-districts-efforts-to-integrate-locally-produced-foods-into-school-lunch-offerings | In Lewiston, Golden lauds school districts’ efforts to integrate locally produced foods into school lunch offerings | 2025-01-30 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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) met at Edward Little High School yesterday with staff from the Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon school districts, as well as nonprofits Full Plates Full Potential and Maine Equal Justice, to discuss the districts’ effort to integrate more locally grown and harvested foods into school food programs. “Kids in these schools are eating Maine potatoes and haddock, thanks to the creative work of these three school districts and their efforts to create a school-based local food production hub,” Golden said. “These outside-the-box efforts are strengthening local supply chains, supporting local producers and getting nutritious food onto students’ plates. I applaud all those involved.” Full Plates Full Potential is leading the local effort to improve school nutrition by opening shared food processing centers in Maine. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting their work with a $7.4 million School Food System Innovation Grant. Golden also discussed the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in ensuring Maine children have access to adequate, nutritious food. One in five Maine childrenexperience hunger, which is linked to worsened academic performance, increased health problems, and stunted development. Golden has been committed to tackling childhood food insecurity throughout his time in Congress. During his first term, he helped lead a bipartisan push to cut red tape that made it harder for schools to prepare and deliver food during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also part of the successful effort to increase SNAP benefits by 15 percent during the first year of the pandemic. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-appointed-to-house-natural-resources-subcommittees-on-fisheries-energy-federal-lands | Golden appointed to House Natural Resources subcommittees on fisheries, energy, federal lands | 2025-01-24 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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) has been appointed to serve on three subcommittees of the House Natural Resources Committee — the subcommittees on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries; Energy and Mineral Resources; and Federal Lands. “My position on these subcommittees gives me pole position to dig in and shape policies that affect Maine workers, consumers and visitors to our great state,” Golden said. “In these roles, I will prioritize our heritage fisheries, champion domestic energy production while minimizing the risk of harm to Maine’s natural resources and economy, and advocate for funding and regulations that promote public recreation and economic development on federally owned lands.” The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for matters concerning America’s fisheries management, water resources, federal irrigation projects and generation of electric power from federal water projects. The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources oversees American energy production and mining on federal lands – both onshore and offshore. The Subcommittee on Federal Lands is responsible for all matters related to the National Park System, U.S. Forests, federal lands and national monuments. Golden was appointed to serve his first term on the House Committee on Natural Resources earlier this month. He also continues to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-van-drew-introduce-bill-to-guarantee-critical-gulf-of-maine-fishing-waters-are-protected-from-offshore-wind-development | Golden, Van Drew introduce bill to guarantee critical Gulf of Maine fishing waters are protected from offshore wind development | 2025-01-23 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) today introduced the bipartisan Northern Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025. The bill would prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in Lobster Management Area 1 (LMA1), which includes nearly 14,000 square miles of nearshore fishing waters from the U.S.-Canada maritime border to the north shore of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. “Maine’s fishermen deserve to know that waters critical to our historic, high-value industry are protected — not by promises, but by federal law,” Golden said. “Protecting the bountiful natural resources of LMA1 from development will preserve our way of life, local economies and communities. President Trump’s recent Executive Order provides some measure of reprieve, but we need a more permanent solution.” Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting all leasing of federal waters for offshore wind development — a reversal of former President Joseph Biden’s pro-offshore wind regime. The Northern Heritage Fisheries Protection Act of 2025 would take protections for Maine’s fisheries out of the discretion of the chief executive and codify it into law. “Offshore wind projects are a direct threat to our fisheries, marine ecosystems, and coastal communities,” said Van Drew, the lead Republican co-sponsor of the bill. “They are expensive, destructive and outright unwanted. I am proud to be a co-lead on this bill to permanently protect these vital waters and ensure they are never sacrificed to these reckless developments.” Nearly 83 percent of lobster harvested in the Gulf of Maine is hauled by Maine lobstermen. In addition to lobster, LMA1 is a critical and highly productive fishing ground for halibut, tuna, flounder, redfish, black sea bass, monkfish, mackerel, rock and sand grab, mussels, hardshell and softshell clams, oysters, scallops, conchs and squid. While the Maine Legislature has enacted a ban on offshore wind development in state-controlled waters, Mainers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-votes-no-on-bill-that-threatened-abortion-providers-with-prison-time | Golden votes ‘no’ on bill that threatened abortion providers with prison time | 2025-01-23 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 voted “no” on HR 21, legislation to politicize women’s health care, interfere with family-provider medical decisions and threaten doctors and nurses for providing life-saving legal reproductive health care. “This bill is not based in reality. It is a solution in search of a problem,” Golden said. “What’s worse, it threatened to send medical professionals to prison for exercising their medical judgment, even to save a woman’s life. This bill targets doctors and nurses providing care during one of the most complex and heartbreaking scenarios a pregnant woman could encounter: the choice of having to end care when life-threatening and dangerous complications arise in a pregnancy. The House should not be in the business of threatening doctors and nurses or substituting extreme anti-choice ideology for qualified medical decision-making.” HR 21 would require medical practitioners to provide “the same degree of professional skill, care and diligence” for a living child delivered during an attempted abortion — just as they would during normal childbirth. It threatened providers with stiff fines and up to five years in prison if they were found to have violated its myriad and untenable requirements. Infanticide is already illegal in the United States, and providers are already required to provide care in the extremely rare case that a child is born alive during an attempted abortion. When the House passed the bill last year, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists called it “another cruel and misguided attempt to interfere with evidence-based medical decision making between patients and their physicians. … Laws that ban or criminalize evidence-based care and rely on medically unsupported theories and misinformation are dangerous to families and their clinicians. This bill negatively affects all obstetric and gynecologic care.” In opposition to the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union wrote: “This bill imposes a rigid set of requirements on health … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-pflugar-introduce-bill-to-protect-americans-right-to-silence | Golden, Pflugar introduce bill to protect Americans' right to silence | 2025-01-22 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 August Pfluger introduced the bipartisan Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act to ensure that the rights' of American gun owners are protected. Specifically, this legislation would amend the statutory definitions of firearm silencers and mufflers to eliminate the potential misinterpretation that could lead to the criminalization of these lawful firearm accessories. Under current law, the definition of a silencer has caused confusion and concern among both law-abiding citizens and manufacturers alike. The definition needs to be amended and clarified to avoid mistakenly categorizing individual components as silencers themselves, which would lead to the criminalization of these accessories. “Unclear rules make it harder for responsible gun owners to accurately follow the law,” Congressman Golden said. “That’s an unfair burden for Americans, and it doesn’t make anyone safer. This is necessary work to clarify the ATF’s poorly-written suppressor rule and reaffirm Mainers’ Second Amendment rights.” “Silencers and mufflers are utilized by our military personnel, law enforcement, and recreational shooters to make using firearms safer,” Congressman Pfluger said. “Unfortunately, unclear rules have made it easier for ATF to try and criminalize these tools used by law abiding gun owners in America. This bipartisan legislation is critical to clarify these rules to prevent blatant overreach and protect the Second Amendment for Texans and all Americans alike. Golden and Pfluger's bill is co-sponsored by Ben Cline (VA-06), Michael Rulli (OH-33), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Brian Babin (TX-36), Riley Moore (WV-02), and Mike Collins (GA-10). Text of this legislation is available here. The bill is supported by Silencer Shop, American Suppressor Association, Congressional Sportsman Caucus, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-the-52nd-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade | Golden statement on the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade | 2025-01-22 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 released the following statement on the 52nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision: “An essential part of freedom is control over your own body, and women's reproductive rights are inseparable from that,” Golden said. “Roe v. Wade’s affirmation of those freedoms in our Constitution was not only the correct legal decision but one that upheld the moral dignity of personal autonomy. The American people — and Congress itself — cannot stop until that basic human right is restored.” Golden has been a strong advocate for women’s reproductive freedom throughout his time in public office. Today he announced he will vote against H.R. 21 later this week — vague legislation designed to intimidate doctors in places where abortion is still legal. Golden will also be an original cosponsor of both the Right to Contraception Act and Women’s Health Protection Act upon their introduction this Congress — the latter of which would enshrine abortion rights for patients and providers and create federal protection against medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion. In 2022 he cosponsored the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, which would prohibit restrictions on traveling out-of-state to receive an abortion or ordering drugs approved for terminating a pregnancy through the mail. In the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, Golden called the decision a “grave mistake” and added that Congress should codify the Roe and Casey v. Planned Parenthood frameworks into federal statute. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-golden-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-election-reform-and-integrity-legislation | ICYMI: Golden, bipartisan colleagues introduce election reform and integrity legislation | 2025-01-22 | 2025 | 2025-01 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This month, Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02), Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) introduced the bipartisan Let America Vote Act. The legislation addresses two key principles in the continued fight for election reform and integrity: The right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office shall not be denied or abridged on the grounds of political party affiliation or lack thereof. Requires States to permit access to unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal Office. Withholds Federal Funds if a State does not permit access to unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for State and Local Office. Provides additional Federal Funds for States to transition to access to primary elections for unaffiliated voters. Protects the information and independence of unaffiliated voters by restricting the use of their voter data. No person who is not a citizen shall be permitted or granted the right to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office held by or in the United States or any State. Prohibits States from permitting non-citizens to vote in elections for Federal office. Withholds Federal funds if a State permits non-citizens to vote in elections for State and local office. “Participating in our democracy is a central right of citizens, and voters unaffiliated with any political party deserve to have their voices heard throughout the entire political process,” Golden said. “Last year, Maine opened our primaries to unenrolled voters for the first time. The Let America Vote Act will bring this victory for democracy to the entire country. Across the world, the awesome and exclusive rights of citizens are intrinsically linked to equally awesome and exclusive responsibilities. You cannot have one without the other. So, this bill also affirms that no matter where you live in our country, the right to vote in the United States is a right reserved for citizens alone.” “In Southwest Washington… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-relocate-federal-agencies-to-the-communities-they-serve | Golden introduces bipartisan legislation to relocate federal agencies to the communities they serve | 2025-01-21 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 introduced the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act, or SWAMP Act, to require federal agencies to be relocated out of Washington, D.C., and sited closer to the communities they serve. Golden is co-leading the bipartisan bill, along with Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02). “No one knows better than fishermen what it takes to make a living on the water, or the threat that new regulations from far away can pose not only to their livelihoods but to their entire community or region,” Golden said. “That lived expertise about how we work and live can be found in every corner of America, but federal regulatory authority — and the good-paying jobs that come with it — reside largely in and around Washington, D.C. Redistributing federal agencies and jobs around the country would bring the government closer to the people, ensure regulators are embedded in the communities that thrive or struggle based on their rulings and bring good-paying jobs out of the beltway and into communities across the country.” “Moving federal agencies out of Washington and closer to the people most impacted will ensure that federal bureaucrats who have never left DC aren’t issuing out of touch mandates that disproportionately harm working families, small businesses, and our farmers who feed and fuel the world,” Hinson said. “There's no valid reason why the Department of Agriculture should operate from D.C. when it could be situated in an agricultural state like Iowa. The American people simply want to drain the swamp, and this bipartisan bill will finally hold government accountable, save taxpayer dollars, and uphold the principles of public service.” Roughly half of good-paying federal agency jobs are held by employees in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. While some federal employees liaise routinely with the White House, Congress and other executive agencies, a majority of those employees deal mainly with research and government contracts — none of which requi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-reintroduces-legislation-making-federal-infrastructure-funding-more-accessible-for-rural-communities | Golden reintroduces legislation making federal infrastructure funding more accessible for rural communities | 2025-01-21 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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-02) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act, legislation that would make funding under the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program -- also known as the Rural Grant Program -- more accessible for rural communities by removing barriers that currently put rural America at a disadvantage. “Cities ten times the size of Bangor have no business competing with Maine’s smallest towns for rural infrastructure grants,” Rep. Golden said. “It’s clear that changes are needed to make sure this program is actually helping remote communities and this bipartisan bill will make it right.” “Roads, highways, and bridges are vital for the survival of rural communities and the efficient transportation of goods,” said Rep. Finstad. “It is unacceptable that small communities across Minnesota and around the country are forced to compete with big cities for the critical resources they need to maintain their infrastructure. It is time for the Department of Transportation to stop overlooking rural America. This legislation will empower rural communities to remain resilient, keeping their roads safe and bolstering their economies. I appreciate Congressman Golden for helping me lead this effort to ensure the Rural Grant Program serves those who need it most.” Original cosponsors include: Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Pete Stauber (MN-08). The Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act is endorsed by the National Association of Counties. “America’s counties own and operate more roads and bridges than any other level of government, and the vast majority of our nation’s public road miles are located in rural counties,” said National Association of Counties CEO and Executive Director Matthew Chase. “The Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act will build on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by exp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-president-trump-s-inauguration | Golden statement on President Trump’s inauguration | 2025-01-20 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 today regarding President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration: “No matter who you are, where you live or what political views you hold, all Americans should be rooting for our country’s success,” Golden said. “I congratulate President Trump on his inauguration and look forward to working with him when I can — as I would work with anyone — to improve Mainers’ lives.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-labor-caucus-applaud-ustr-investigation-into-china-s-unfair-shipbuilding-practices-call-for-swift-action-to-protect-us-workers | Golden, Labor Caucus applaud USTR investigation into China’s unfair shipbuilding practices, call for swift action to protect US workers | 2025-01-17 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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-02) and the Congressional Labor Caucus released the following statement regarding the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 investigation into China’s trade practices in the commercial shipbuilding sector: “The results of the Biden Administration’s shipbuilding investigation confirm that, for too long, China has been using tactics like state-sponsored subsidies and anti-competitive practices to cheat and undercut American shipbuilding. It’s time for bold action to address China’s unfair practices and rebuild our shipbuilding industry—not only to create good-paying jobs but also to bolster our national security and supply chains. We urge the incoming Administration to heed the results of this investigation and to implement the strongest possible measures to level the playing field for American shipbuilding workers.” Last April, Rep. Golden signed a letter with 37 other Members of Congress in support of a petition filed by a coalition of five labor unions urging USTR to initiate a Section 301 investigation into the acts, policies, and practices of China relating to competition in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. USTR subsequently announced that it would accept the petition. In October, Reps. Golden, DeLauro, Golden, Courtney, and Hoyle led 70 Members of Congress in a letter supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to protect American workers from China’s unfair practices in the shipbuilding industry. A full copy of the investigation findings can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:38:47Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-introduces-legislation-to-establish-universal-10-percent-tariff | Golden introduces legislation to establish universal 10 percent tariff | 2025-01-16 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 introduced the BUILT USA Act to incentivize American manufacturing, tackle the trade deficit and create jobs by establishing a 10 percent tariff on all imports. “After decades of failed free trade agreements, the hollowing out of American industry and stagnating wages, we owe it to ourselves to ask real questions about what we prioritize in our economy,” Golden said. “The universal tariff — along with other policies to support domestic energy production, unions and manufacturing — is designed to reorient our economy from one focused on cheap goods and consumption to one centered on production and innovation.” According to an analysis last month by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a universal 10 percent tariff would raise $2.2 trillion in revenue through 2034 — funds Golden advocates be used to reduce the deficit, subsidize American-made products and/or put money in middle-class families’ pockets by extending tax cuts set to expire this year. America was once the net exporter in the global market, but the era of free trade reversed the trend. The trade balance — the difference between U.S. exports and U.S. imports — has been in deficit since the mid-70s and in recent years, the trade deficit has reached nearly $1 trillion. Upon enactment, the BUILT USA Act (formally the Balance Unequal International Labor and Trade for the United States of America Act) would assess a 10 percent tariff to all goods and services imported into the United States. Each subsequent calendar year, this duty would increase or decrease by 5 percent depending on whether America maintains a trade deficit or surplus, respectively. “America’s ever-expanding trade deficit is a clear sign that the current global trade regime is stacked against U.S. workers, industries, and communities,” said Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of American Compass. “Rep. Golden’s BUILT USA ACT will address this global trade imbalance head-on, reassert U.S. economic interests, and help reestablish th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-golden-moolenaar-lahood-sen-scott-reintroduce-no-gotion-act-to-end-taxpayer-support-of-ccp-companies | Reps. Golden, Moolenaar, LaHood, Sen. Scott Reintroduce NO GOTION Act to End Taxpayer Support of CCP Companies | 2025-01-16 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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-02), along with John Moolenaar (MI-02), Darin LaHood (IL-16), reintroduced the bipartisan No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act in the House of Representatives. The bill will also be introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). The legislation would prohibit companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from qualifying for green energy production tax credits implemented by the Biden administration through the Inflation Reduction Act. If signed into law, the bill would prevent any company based in China, Russia, Iran or North Korea, and the subsidiaries of those companies from benefiting from these tax credits. “America’s push for domestic manufacturing should not be exploited for our adversaries’ gain,” Golden said. “These manufacturing credits are designed to strengthen our economy, and closing a loophole that allows them to be used to benefit China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is a goal that all of us should be able to share. I’m proud to join a bipartisan coalition to fix this problem and ensure federal dollars aren’t being spent to enrich those who would undermine America.” “The NO GOTION Act is a commonsense, bipartisan measure that prohibits our adversaries from benefitting from the tax dollars of hardworking American families, and right now there is a loophole that allows IRA tax credits to go to Chinese companies. This legislation closes that loophole and makes sure CCP-affiliated companies will not be able to receive tax credits. The United States is in competition with the CCP and under no circumstance should we be giving taxpayer money to Chinese companies,” said Moolenaar. “The Chinese Communist Party is working to replace the United States every day and as we continue to find ways to better protect U.S. businesses and workers from that effort, the least we can do in the short term is ensure we aren’t allowing CCP-affiliated competitors to benefit from our federal tax incentiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-statement-on-israel-hamas-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal | Golden statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal | 2025-01-15 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 released the following statement in response to the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal: “For more than a year since the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks, innocent Americans and Israelis have been held hostage by Hamas,” Golden said. “The first stage of this agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, a surge of aid into Gaza, and the release of 33 women, children, and elderly currently held hostage by Hamas — each good first steps. I look forward to the implementation of a final agreement that ensures that all remaining hostages are returned home to their families and that Hamas lays down the weapons it took up when it started this conflict. If Hamas abides by the terms of such an agreement, I believe there can be a path towards a more lasting peace in the region.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-appointed-to-house-committee-on-natural-resources | Golden appointed to House Committee on Natural Resources | 2025-01-14 | 2025 | 2025-01 | 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 was appointed to the House Natural Resources Committee, giving him a prime position to advocate for critical and cherished state industries, protect Mainers’ quality of life and fight side-by-side with Maine’s indigenous communities to champion equal rights for the Wabanaki peoples. “Maine’s culture and economy are inextricably linked to our abundance of natural resources,”Golden said. “Families in our state hunt and fish in our lands and waters, harvest timber in the Maine woods and create outdoor recreation opportunities for each other and visitors alike — all while serving as thoughtful stewards of our environment. I am honored to serve on this committee, where I can advocate for Mainers and our way of life, whether that’s defending our lobstermen from onerous and unnecessary regulations, backing the Wabanaki peoples in their fight for tribal sovereignty or supporting policies to ensure America’s energy independence.” The House Natural Resources Committee’s jurisdiction includes fisheries and wildlife regulations, public lands, domestic energy production, mineral lands and mining, and Native American issues. On the Committee, Golden will be a key player in policy debates over regulations affecting Maine’s lobster fishery. Maine’s lobster industry generates $1.4 billion annually and is the lifeblood of communities up and down the Maine coast. During his time in Congress, Golden has been a fierce advocate for lobstermen, from passing a moratorium on burdensome right whale regulations that threatened to take fishermen off the water for good to opposing the development of wind farms in critical Maine fishing waters. Golden has also stood side-by-side with the Wabanaki Alliance, which represents Maine’s four Native American tribes, in their fight for self-determination. In 2022, the House passed Golden’s “Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act,” a bill to correct a longstanding injustice that prevents the Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
| https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-celebrates-25-million-for-rural-development-across-maine-s-second-district | Golden celebrates $2.5 million for rural development across Maine’s second district | 2025-01-14 | 2025 | 2025-01 | Democrat | House | ME | Jared F. Golden | G000592 | golden.house.gov | golden | https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Community projects including the construction of new child care and fire department facilities in the 2nd Congressional District will receive millions of dollars in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants announced today. Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) celebrated the announcement of the latest round of funding through the Community Development Block Grant, which he has long supported throughout the appropriations process. “Directly investing in rural America is one of the most impactful ways Congress can keep small communities safe and prosperous,” Golden said. “Each of these projects will make a meaningful difference for Maine families and I’m glad they’re getting the resources needed to break ground.” According to the USDA, the projects will serve more than 70,000 Mainers in total. The funding breakdown for the four projects is as follows: $750,000 to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children to construct a 5,000 square foot child care facility in Rangeley; $1,567,000 to the Town of Hancock to replace the Cemetery Road fire station with modernized two-story, 6,500+ square foot facility; $115,000 to the Millinocket Memorial Library to complete essential accessibility improvements, including a modernized elevator and new basement ramp; $100,000 to Responsible Pet Care to construct and expand pet shelter and adoption operations in Norway. The Community Facilities Grant program provides competitive loan and grant opportunities to municipalities, tribes, and community-based nonprofits in rural areas. In addition to child care and public safety, past funding has helped improve education, recreational opportunities, and health care in rural Maine. More information about each of the newly funded projects can be found on the USDA’s website. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T17:10:36Z |
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