Press Releases

July 15, 2021 Press Release
Speaker Pelosi has stated her intention to hold a bipartisan infrastructure deal until a Democrat-only bill can pass the House

Members to Pelosi: “We strongly urge — and pledge to work with you to bring about — a House vote on this legislation before the August recess and without any unnecessary or artificial delay upon arrival from the Senate.” 

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June 29, 2021 Press Release
House Defense Subcommittee Appropriations Bill rejects proposed DDG-51 cut

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement today following the release of the Fiscal Year 2022 Defense Subcommittee Appropriations Bill. The bill appropriates funds for two DDG-51 destroyers, rejecting the reduction sought by the Biden Administration in their budget request a month earlier.

June 29, 2021 Press Release
In March, Golden co-led introduction of bipartisan bill to repeal both AUMFs

WASHINGTON — Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills championed by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to help Congress reclaim its constitutional war powers by rescinding outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).

June 25, 2021 Press Release
Golden: “If it’s not a commitment to go back up to three [ships], then I think it’s not resourcing the ship that the two senators and I are asking about, and it would represent a broken contract.”
June 25, 2021 Press Release
Forest products company president testifies about red tape facing rural small businesses
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June 25, 2021 Press Release
With Social Security Administration offices closed to most in-person services, some Mainers cannot access services or are forced to drop off or mail original copies of birth certificates, passports, and driver’s licenses

WASHINGTON — To address concerns brought to his attention by many of his constituents, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resume in-person services at their six field offices in Maine. Since March 2020, SSA has closed its field offices to nearly all visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

June 24, 2021 Press Release
Legislation would partner with local organizations, law enforcement agencies to address gun safety without infringing on 2nd Amendment rights

Golden’s bill has support from Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, Former State Chief of Police Craig Poulin, Maine law enforcement groups, and the Nat’l Shooting Sports Foundation

June 23, 2021 Press Release
Bill would create a memorial for post-9/11 fallen servicemembers on the national mall
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June 17, 2021 Press Release
Following bipartisan efforts led by Golden earlier this year, House votes to repeal 2002 AUMF used to justify Iraq war

WASHINGTON — After voting to pass a repeal of the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) through the House today, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) called on his colleagues to continue to push for Congress to assert its Constitutional authority over war powers.

June 16, 2021 Press Release
Navy officials’ stated goals for fleet capabilities over the next five years don’t align with the decision to cut DDG-51 Destroyers in president’s budget request

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