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lobster boat floating on water
March 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — In a letter to top leaders at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) lauded the recent creation of the position of “Fisherman in Residence” and the appointment of Mainer Dustin Delano to the post. 


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Skowhegan Maine
March 2, 2026

 

WASHINGTON — The office of Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) is now accepting applications for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the 2027 Fiscal Year. 

As part of the annual appropriations process, eligible entities may submit applications to their members of Congress for project-specific funding. Recently, Golden secured nearly $14 million in the most recent appropriations process, including CPF to support: 


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soldiers talking
February 27, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Don Bacon (NE-02) have introduced the Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans Act, which would launch a formal review into the effectiveness of the federal government’s mental health programs for veterans and transitioning servicemembers in an effort to address longstanding accessibility issues.


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February 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in his second term.


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lobster boat harbor
January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for a final package of Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills that included $7.6 million for investments in working waterfronts and other community projects in Maine.

The spending “minibus” passed the House with bipartisan support, 341-88, and now goes to the Senate. 


January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted for the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills that, if passed by the Senate, will fund the government and avoid another harmful government shutdown at the end of the month. 

A spending “minibus” to fund the departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development passed the House in a bipartisan 341-88 vote. 


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January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement on the 53rd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Roe v. Wade decision:

Issues: Health Care

January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement regarding ongoing, increased operations by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine:


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Screenshot of House Floor Live Feed showing the final vote tally for H.R. 1834, legislation to extend the Enhanced ACA Premium Tax Credits for three years, through 2028. The screenshot shows the bill has passed, 230-196.
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted in favor of legislation to renew for three years an enhanced tax credit program that helps millions of Americans afford health insurance plans on state Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. The bill passed 230-196, with 17 Republicans joining all Democrats in favor. 

Issues: Health Care

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wilton, maine
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for a package of three appropriations bills — Commerce-Justice-Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water — to fund part of the government through the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The package, also known as a minibus, includes more than $5.1 million for local projects across Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

The minibus passed the House in a 397-28 vote.