Press Releases
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted yesterday to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act through the House. The bill, which comes amid renewed efforts by the White House to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the Supreme Court, would strengthen the ACA, lower costs for many families who receive insurance through ACA marketplaces, and help reduce the prices of prescription drugs for all Americans.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement announcing that he would vote yes on H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, when it comes to the floor of the House of Representatives this evening.
WASHINGTON — As Mainers continue to report trouble accessing their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) months after the first funds were disbursed, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and 39 members of Congress pushed the IRS to address questions about delayed payments to families that are struggling to make ends meet.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods, a Westbrook distribution company, was awarded $1.35 million to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced today his cosponsorship of H.R. 2750, the Justice for Servicemembers Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01), would help servicemembers protect themselves against landlords, cable companies, and other businesses who unfairly punish servicemembers who are forced to cancel leases and other contracts when they relocate for active duty.
WASHINGTON — As Mainers continue to rely on the U.S.
Washington D.C. – Following a bipartisan push from U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new nationwide waiver that will allow schools and other meal sites to continue serving nutritious meals to all children for the remainder of the summer. Without an extension, this program would no longer have been available to more than 60 percent of Maine children currently receiving these meals.
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, Maine Lobstermen's Union, Maine Lobstermen's Association call Golden's legislation "necessary," "common-sense", and could "provide desperately needed resources"
WASHINGTON — As Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) report record demand for their no-cost business advising and training services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the House Small Business Committee called on Senate committee leaders today to pass the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act.
Reps. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) joined Golden to urge the Senate to Act.