Infrastructure
When Jared asks small business owners, town managers, and other Mainers working to create jobs and develop our state’s economy about their most pressing needs, rebuilding Maine’s infrastructure is almost always high on the list. Investing in infrastructure creates jobs, boosts local economies, and helps our rural communities thrive.
As one of the most rural states in the country, we know better than most the impact that deteriorating roads, rail, and other infrastructure have on our daily lives. For many Mainers, it means thousands of dollars in car repairs and lost wages thanks to delays or closures. For businesses large and small, it means higher costs, late shipments, and other issues that put them at a competitive disadvantage.
In an increasingly dysfunctional and partisan Washington, improving America’s infrastructure is one of the few issues that both Republicans and Democrats claim is a priority. Last year, Jared pushed for both parties to back up their words with actions and worked across the aisle on a strong infrastructure bill that finally makes the investment we need in roads, bridges, and rail. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law in November of 2021, is a once-in-a-generation investment in jobs and better roads, bridges, broadband, replacing lead pipes, and much more. This legislation is estimated to bring $2.5 billion in funding to Maine and create hundreds of additional competitive grant opportunities for the state. The tangible effects of this legislation are beginning to be realized, as Jared has helped secure millions of dollars for essential projects throughout our district. This includes funding for local airports and upgrading essential infrastructure including aging wastewater facilities.
Jared understands that broadband internet access is one of the most significant infrastructure challenges holding back many rural communities and small businesses. He’s made expanding rural broadband a priority, recently announcing $30 million to expand broadband services across rural Maine.
More on Infrastructure
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.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) this week announced the introduction of H.R.
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.
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.
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 tha
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced grants totaling more than $600,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support recreation in the towns of Littleton and Mexico.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today announced more than $33.8 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for hydroelectric projects in Maine.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced that $12 million in federal aviation grants have been awarded to airports across Maine’s Second District over the past month.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded 11 grants totaling more than $6 million to towns and organizations across the Second Congressional District.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today released a statement following the Biden Administration’s approval of the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the January 10 and 13 coastal storms.