Law Enforcement and Border Security
During his time in Congress, Jared has consistently voted, often against his own party, to strengthen border security and to provide more resources for the men and women in uniform that keep our country and our communities safe.
Recognizing the unique challenges of hiring and retaining immigration and border enforcement personnel in places like northern Maine, Jared introduced the bipartisanDHS Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023, a bill to make sure that the federal government is addressing Customs and Border Protection recruitment challenges in rural areas. Jared voted to substantially increase funding for local law enforcement and border patrol officers as part of last year’s omnibus government funding bill. The bill was passed by the House and signed into law by the president. In 2021, Jared voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, which included significant funding for border stations across the country, including five land ports of entry in Maine’s Second District.
Jared has also voted again and again, often against his party, to substantially increase funding for local law enforcement and border patrol officers. In September 2022, the House passed the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act, which Jared cosponsored, providing $300 million in additional funding to small police departments. He has also been closely tracking the shortage of law enforcement and border officers in Maine.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today that Maine’s Second Congressional District will receive more than $1.8 million from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office for rural hiring and public safety improvements.
Congressman looks forward to compromise budget that secures the border, bolsters national defense
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted in favor of the 2025 Homeland Security and Defense appropriations bills.
WASHINGTON — Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Mary Peltola (AK-AL) and Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement today regarding President Biden’s new executive order on border security:
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced he will support seven bills under consideration in the House this week in recognition of National Police Week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps.