Press Releases
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. The coronavirus has already caused unprecedented operating challenges, reduced consumer demand, and forced outright closures.
Following a letter written by the Maine Delegation, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a disaster declaration making the state eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program.
WASHINGTON — Following his vote early this morning to pass a bipartisan deal to further address the coronavirus in America, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced measures he and his staff will take to limit the spread of the coronavirus while remaining focused on constituent services and casework during this challenging time for many Mainers. The measures follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for employers and offices and are aimed at protecting both constituents and staff from health risks from the virus.
WASHINGTON — A week after passing legislation to provide $1 billion in crucial low-interest loans to small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make public detailed criteria, a timetable, and an outreach plan for the loans as soon as possible.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) announced today they are introducing bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to provide Gold Star Families with free access to National Parks and other federally managed public lands. Gold Star Families are the immediate family members of servicemembers who have died while serving.
BANGOR — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) used his district work period last week to meet with constituents in Bangor, Lisbon Falls, and Rangeley, holding roundtables with local small businesses, hearing from Mainers helping their fellow community members recover from substance use disorder, and celebrating the opening of a new small business in Lisbon Falls.
WASHINGTON — A one-year extension of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) is now law following successful efforts by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to include the legislation in the most recent government funding bill. Dozens of retirees from the Twin Rivers Paper mill in Madawaska have used the tax credit to access affordable health care, and over 200 current workers at Twin Rivers could become eligible when they retire. The HCTC was set to expire at the end of 2019, leaving dozens of former workers at the mill without access to affordable health care.