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Legislation contains 3% raise for servicemembers, an additional DDG-51 destroyer built at BIW, and planning requirements for the shipbuilding workforce

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) used his position on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) this week to push for and secure important priorities for America's national defense, Maine's shipbuilders and the future shipbuilding workforce, servicemembers, and Maine universities and manufacturers in the FY2021 defense authorization bill that was reported out of committee.

Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to reject a petition to impose seasonal closures on lobster and crab fishing in three areas in and around the Gulf of Maine.

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.