Press Releases
WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives considers the CARES Act, a massive emergency funding bill to provide economic relief to millions of Americans and escalate the fight against the coronavirus. Congressman Golden (ME-02) announced his support for the bipartisan legislation in a statement for the Congressional Record:
Washington, D.C.—The Maine Delegation wrote to Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly today, urging him to take actions necessary to allow large private shipyards like Bath Iron Works to follow the same guidance the Navy has issued to public shipyards to protect vulnerable workers and families from COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — As leaders in the House and Senate continue to craft a comprehensive response to the coronavirus, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) advocated for specific provisions in the legislation that would help people in Maine's Second District weather and recover from the public health and economic crisis currently bearing down on the country.
Washington, D.C.—On behalf of the more than 82,000 students in Maine who qualify to participate in the National School Lunch Program, Maine's Congressional Delegation wrote to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging him to immediately use new auth
WASHINGTON —Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged congressional leaders to include the Maine lawmakers' recommendations to protect workers and their families in the upcoming emergency coronavirus legislation.
Washington, D.C.—The Maine Delegation wrote to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly today, urging them to take action to protect the health of shipyard employees during the COVID-19 outbreak.
WASHINGTON — Responding to grave concerns about public health and military readiness as the coronavirus spreads in Maine, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement today urging the Department of Defense to extend deadlines for ships being built at Bath Iron Works (BIW).
PORTLAND, MAINE—Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-Maine) joined Congressman Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) in calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make available zero-interest loans for small businesses and nonprofits that are facing serious economic challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.