What is Congressman Golden Doing to Help?

Congressman Golden and his team believe some of the most important work they do is working directly with constituents to help you solve problems and connect you with resources. 

Now that Congress has passed legislation to provide relief to workers, families, and small businesses, our staff is ready to work with Mainers to make sure our state gets the resources it needs. 

We can help you apply for low- or no-interest SBA disaster assistance, answer your questions about direct payments and other resources, and determine if you or your organization is eligible for federal loans or grants.

Find contact information for Congressman Golden’s nearest office.

Here’s what else Congressman Golden has done to address the coronavirus and the resulting economic downturn:

• February 5: 56-Member Problem Solvers Caucus Latest to Join Golden’s Call for Immediate Action on Vaccine Distribution
   
• February 4: Golden, Coalition of 17 House Democrats, Push Pelosi, Schumer to Take Immediate Action on Vaccine Funding
   
• February 3: COVID-19 Relief: Golden Announces Vote Against Starting Lengthy Budget Reconciliation Process Unless Congress Immediately Passes Vaccine Funding
   
• December 28: Golden Statement on COVID-19 Relief Legislation Becoming Law
   
• December 22: Collins, Golden Announce $200 Million to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Facing COVID-19 Economic Crisis
   
• December 21: Golden Statement on Passage of COVID-19 Relief Package, Government Funding Bill
   
• November 23: Golden to House Leaders: Renew Expiring CARES Act Provisions Now
   
• October 15: Golden, Pingree, Rouzer Push USDA for Aid to Loggers
   
• October 7: Golden Backs Bill to Protect Social Security from Funding Shortfall
   
• September 22: 34 Members Urge Pelosi, McCarthy to Bring a Bipartisan COVID-19 Deal to House Floor Before Election
   
• September 21: Golden Introduces Legislation to Provide USPS with Emergency Funds
   
• September 16: Golden Statement on COVID-19 Negotiations
   
• August 27: Over 115 House Members Now Back Golden’s RESTART Act as Small Business Relief Bill Gains Momentum
   
• August 20: Golden Leads 18 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Press House Leaders to Restart COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
   
• August 9: Golden, Kelly Lead 22 Members to Urge Inclusion of RESTART Act in COVID-19 Relief Package
   
• July 24: Golden, Collins, King Urge Mnuchin to Fix Rule that Excludes Certain Critical Access Hospitals from PPP Relief
   
• July 21: Collins, Golden Propose Bipartisan Plan to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis
   
• July 13: Golden Pushes SBA to Support Struggling Veterans Service Organization
   
• July 8: Golden, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold China Accountable, Protect Americans During COVID-19
   
• July 2: Golden, Kelly Introduce Bill to Create Successor to PPP Program, Provide Flexible, Long-Term Relief for Hard-Hit Small Businesses
   
• June 24: Golden Pushes for Answers About Mainers’ Economic Impact Payments from the IRS
   
• June 16: Golden Joins 136 Members of the House to Call on Senate Leadership to Save Postal Service for Rural Americans
   
• June 12: Following Bipartisan Effort from the Maine Delegation, USDA Extends Waiver Expanding Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
   
• June 11: Golden, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Fisheries Disaster Declarations Due to COVID-19, Future Pandemics
   
• June 10: Bipartisan House Lawmakers Push Senators to Pass Golden’s SBDC Legislation, Help Small Businesses through COVID-19 Recession
   
• June 1: Maine Delegation Calls on USDA to Fix Shortcomings of Food Box Program, Support Maine Farmers and Low-Income Families
   
• May 29: House Passes Bipartisan Fixes for Paycheck Protection Program, Including Provisions Supported by Golden
   
• May 27: Maine Delegation Calls on Department of Labor to Change Guidance to Protect Nonprofits from Financial Disaster
   
• May 14: Golden Continues Push to Reauthorize, Expand Small Business Development Centers in Committee Forum
   
• May 13: Maine Delegation Works to Improve VA Telehealth Services During COVID-19
   
• May 12: Golden Leads Lawmakers to Send Message to Pelosi: Abandon Partisan Approach, Negotiate Focused, Bipartisan Deal
   
• May 7: Golden Introduces Legislation to Permanently Extend Small Business Relief to Small, Rural Hospitals
   
• May 7: Maine Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million for Maine Fishing Industry
   
• May 7: Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen
   
• May 6: Golden Proposes Fixes for PPP as Small Businesses from Seven Second District Counties Share their Struggles with the Program
   
• May 4: Maine Delegation Calls on VA Secretary to Prioritize Testing, PPE for Maine VA Health System
   
• May 4: Maine Delegation Champions Additional Federal Funding to Support State and Local Governments
   
• May 1: Golden, Collins, King Push SBA to Make PPP Relief Available to Critical Access Hospitals Like Calais, Penobscot Valley
   
• April 28: Maine Delegation Calls for Dedicated Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission in COVID-19 Legislation
   
• April 28: Maine Delegation Urges Direct Relief for Aquaculture Farmers through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
   
• April 24: Golden Votes to Increase Funding for Small Businesses and Hospitals, Expand Testing Capacity
   
• April 17: Maine, NH Delegations Call on USDA to Boost Support for Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19
   
• April 16: Golden Pushes for New Funding, Improvements to PPP Small Business Aid
   
• April 14: Maine Delegation Requests More PPE for Mainers Working on the Front Lines
   
• April 14: Golden Releases Small Business Resource Guide, Holds Q&A Sessions to Help Mainers Navigate Federal Programs During Coronavirus
   
• April 13: With Restaurants Shuttered Nationwide, Maine Delegation Pushes for USDA to Tap State’s Potatoes for American Nutrition Needs During Pandemic
   
• April 9: With Maine Schools Closed for the Year, Golden & Pingree Push for Improved Connectivity for Maine Students
   
• April 9: Golden Calls for More Aid for Maine Small Businesses, Workers, and Rural Hospitals
   
• April 8: Maine Delegation Announces $2 Million Grant to Strengthen Maine’s Marine Economy
   
• April 2: Maine Delegation Sends Letter to President in Support of Governor Mills’ Disaster Declaration Request
   
• March 30: Collins, King, Pingree, and Golden Press DHS to Distribute PPE to Protect Maine Health Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic
   
• March 27: Golden Statement on Emergency Coronavirus Bill
   
• March 27: Maine Delegation Calls on the Navy to Extend COVID-19 Worker Protection Guidelines to Private Shipyards Like BIW
   
• March 23: Golden Calls on Congressional Leaders to Take Bold, Targeted Action to Benefit Mainers in Third Coronavirus Bill
   
• March 22: Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
   
• March 21: Delegation Calls on HHS Secretary to Deliver Medical Equipment Needed to Fight COVID-19 in Maine
   
• March 20: Golden, Pingree Push for Policies to Protect Workers, Families, and Small Businesses in Emergency Coronavirus Bill
   
• March 19: Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Defense to Extend Deadlines for BIW
   
• March 19: Maine Delegation Calls on Defense, Navy Secretaries to Protect Workers’ Health at BIW and Other Defense Industry Contractors During Coronavirus Pandemic
   
• March 18: Pingree & Golden to SBA: Offer Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses, Nonprofits Facing COVID-19 Impacts
   
• March 16: SBA Approves Maine Governor Mills’ Request for Relief for Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus
   
• March 14: Golden Statement on Bipartisan Deal to Address Coronavirus
   
• March 13: Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses
   
• March 13: Golden Announces Office Policy Changes to Limit Coronavirus Spread, Maximize Capacity to Serve Constituents