Four times, the people of Maine’s 2nd District chose me to represent them in Congress. I know what an incredible honor it is to earn their trust. For their faith, I will always be thankful.
I also know a thing or two about winning in tough circumstances. So, I know you have to tip your hat to Paul LePage for winning in the midst of this Blue Tsunami. I stand ready to work with him to ensure the smooth transition that Mainers deserve.
I also know a thing or two about winning in tough circumstances. So, I know you have to tip your hat to Paul LePage for winning in the midst of this Blue Tsunami. I stand ready to work with him to ensure the smooth transition that Mainers deserve.
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Drive, walk, bike, or take a boat — however you get to the polls today, make sure you vote!
Maine has same-day voter registration and one of the highest voter participation rates in the country. If you haven’t voted already, don’t be left out.
Maine has same-day voter registration and one of the highest voter participation rates in the country. If you haven’t voted already, don’t be left out.
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Find your polling place here: maine.gov/portal/governm…
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Hot take: The spookiest thing this Halloween is our $40 trillion dollars in national debt.
Read about the bill I’m leading with my fellow Blue Dogs to fix our broken budget process so we don’t have to fear the future:
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Read about the bill I’m leading with my fellow Blue Dogs to fix our broken budget process so we don’t have to fear the future:
substack.com/@jaredgolden/n…
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For 250 years, we’ve built our naval fleet right here in America at shipyards like Bath Iron Works — providing for our defense and reaping the benefits of jobs and innovation.
Now, the Trump administration wants to buy ships made by foreign labor in foreign shipyards, bs and our national security.
That’s not putting America first. So earlier this year, I wrote an amendment to the annual defense bill blocking the Pentagon from spending money on foreign-built ships. The House passed my amendment, but the Senate appears set to greenlight the offshoring of some fleet construction.
We still have time to get this right. I’m working to ensure my amendment is included in any final defense bill, and will keep fighting to protect our centuries-old tradition of American shipbuilding.
Read my letter pushing back:
Now, the Trump administration wants to buy ships made by foreign labor in foreign shipyards, bs and our national security.
That’s not putting America first. So earlier this year, I wrote an amendment to the annual defense bill blocking the Pentagon from spending money on foreign-built ships. The House passed my amendment, but the Senate appears set to greenlight the offshoring of some fleet construction.
We still have time to get this right. I’m working to ensure my amendment is included in any final defense bill, and will keep fighting to protect our centuries-old tradition of American shipbuilding.
Read my letter pushing back:
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Good news: Momentum is building for protecting Maine’s lobstermen and our fishing heritage.
I’m grateful for the partnership of @SenatorCollins, @SenAngusKing and @SenTedCruz in getting my bill a markup in the Senate Commerce Committee.
I’m grateful for the partnership of @SenatorCollins, @SenAngusKing and @SenTedCruz in getting my bill a markup in the Senate Commerce Committee.
Thank you @SenTedCruz for your commitment to advance the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act when the Senate returns in November.
@RepGolden's bipartisan legislation – which would extend the current pause on new North Atlantic right whale regulations through 2035 – is vital to protecting the lobster industry, which supports $2 billion in annual economic activity and more than 17,500 jobs.
@SenAngusKing and I wrote to Senator Cruz in September asking for his help moving this bill through committee.
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Three years ago today, 18 Mainers were killed and 13 more injured in the deadliest shooting in our state’s history.
It shook our community, our state and the entire nation. While time has passed, the painful sense of loss remains, especially for the families and friends who lost loved ones and for the victims who still carry the scars of that awful day.
But while the grief remains, my pride in my hometown does too. In the days and weeks after the shooting, Mainers showed up for one another. In the midst of the crisis, we had each other’s backs.
Today, Izzy and I are keeping the victims and their loved ones in our prayers. We will never forget the horror of October 25, 2023. But as we were then, we will remain: Lewiston Strong.
It shook our community, our state and the entire nation. While time has passed, the painful sense of loss remains, especially for the families and friends who lost loved ones and for the victims who still carry the scars of that awful day.
But while the grief remains, my pride in my hometown does too. In the days and weeks after the shooting, Mainers showed up for one another. In the midst of the crisis, we had each other’s backs.
Today, Izzy and I are keeping the victims and their loved ones in our prayers. We will never forget the horror of October 25, 2023. But as we were then, we will remain: Lewiston Strong.
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Our first responders do so much for our communities, but the job just keeps getting harder.
Maine’s population is aging, and that includes our first responders. If we don’t do something, we’re heading for a workforce crisis that could spiral into a healthcare crisis. We can’t long with a bipartisan group of colleagues, I’ve proposed a number of solutions, including the PARA-EMT Act, which would establish a grant program to recruit, train and retain paramedics and EMTs in rural areas. It would also help veterans transition into civilian EMT careers.
We need solutions to keep Mainers safe in the future. Congress should act.
Maine’s population is aging, and that includes our first responders. If we don’t do something, we’re heading for a workforce crisis that could spiral into a healthcare crisis. We can’t long with a bipartisan group of colleagues, I’ve proposed a number of solutions, including the PARA-EMT Act, which would establish a grant program to recruit, train and retain paramedics and EMTs in rural areas. It would also help veterans transition into civilian EMT careers.
We need solutions to keep Mainers safe in the future. Congress should act.
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While Maine’s home heating prices have risen by 80% year to year, LIHEAP’s funding has increased by less than one percent.
With winter on the horizon, I’m urging Congress to plug the gap as soon as possible so that Mainers don’t have to face the cold alone.
I’ve joined est a supplemental $3 billion for LIHEAP, on top of the $4 billion already appropriated.
With winter on the horizon, I’m urging Congress to plug the gap as soon as possible so that Mainers don’t have to face the cold alone.
I’ve joined est a supplemental $3 billion for LIHEAP, on top of the $4 billion already appropriated.
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Every tribe in the nation is able to access federal programs and resources specifically intended for them — except Maine’s.
While we celebrate Maine’s tribes today, let us also recommit to the fight for sovereignty for our tribal neighbors.
While we celebrate Maine’s tribes today, let us also recommit to the fight for sovereignty for our tribal neighbors.
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Americans deserve fiscal stability and responsible government, but the nation’s skyrocketing debt and ailing fiscal health are making life more expensive for families and threatening the prosperity of future generations.
It’s time to do something about it. 🧵
It’s time to do something about it. 🧵
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I’m proud our bill has the support of the @HouseBlueDogs and the support of @crfb, @ConcordAction, @ppi and the Peterson Solutions Fund.
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Learn more about the comprehensive reforms in our bill here: bluedogs-gluesenkampperez.house.gov/media-center/p…
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Mainers: Today marks the first day of early voting in our state.
From now until October 29, you can vote via mail or in person.
Simply head to the link below to learn how to make your voice heard this election year.
From now until October 29, you can vote via mail or in person.
Simply head to the link below to learn how to make your voice heard this election year.
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For as long as I've been in Congress, I have opposed efforts to cut LIHEAP and worked across the aisle to ensure adequate home heating assistance is available to keep Mainers warm in our long, cold winters.
With heating oil prices at record highs, Mainers are feeling the pinch like never before. I will support any effort to increase LIHEAP funding in a supplemental appropriation this year.
With heating oil prices at record highs, Mainers are feeling the pinch like never before. I will support any effort to increase LIHEAP funding in a supplemental appropriation this year.
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To cut electricity costs, we need to generate more domestic energy & build transmission lines to get it to homes & businesses. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 builds on my bill with @repwesterman to get shovels in the ground.
The Senate should pass it🧵
The Senate should pass it🧵
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The BAAJA will also create more certainty in the energy industry. As I fought for in the House, this deal includes a provision to prevent any president from pulling the plug on projects approved under their predecessor.
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