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May 15, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today sent a letter from a bipartisan group of representatives to Dennis McDonough, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking answers and action following a recent VA Inspector General report that showed the department

May 15, 2024

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. 

May 14, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement after the House voted to pass his Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement (FISH Wellness) Act, which was included in a bill reauthorizing funding for the U.S. Coast Guard:

May 14, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) announcement that it will freeze postal facility consolidations nationwide through at least January 1, 2025, including at the Eastern Maine Processing & Distribution Facility in Hampden:

May 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today introduced legislation to safeguard America’s energy independence and protect America’s auto industry with increased tariffs on the importation of Chinese renewable energy products and autos.

May 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted to table a motion to vacate the speakership, which would have removed House Speaker Mike Johnson from the post. He released the following statement: 

May 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act, which would establish a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program to support loggers who have lost income due to natural disasters. 

April 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today sent a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) denouncing its proposal to implement a gauge increase in the Gulf of Maine, and urged the Commission to delay action until it works with fishermen to consider more accurate data.

April 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced the introduction of six bills designed to reduce the ability of elected officials to leverage their position for personal profit, reduce the influence of foreign actors in American politics, close dark money loopholes and increase transparency in political spending.