Jared Golden

Centrist

Democrat

House Representative

Maine - District 2

Current Position: US House Representative ME-2

Policy Positions

Against the Build Back Better Act due to concerns about SALT deduction elimination and lack of prescription drug pricing reform
For the Inflation Reduction Act
For President Trump's tariff policy; introduced legislation for universal 10% tariff on all imports

For President Biden's student loan debt cancellation plan (voted against overturning it)

For abortion rights; has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America
For same-sex marriage; voted for the Respect for Marriage Act
Against defense bill provisions barring Pentagon funding for transgender surgeries

For the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections

Against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act allowing undocumented farm workers to apply for legal residency
For protecting DACA recipients through H.R. 6
Against the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement Implementation Act
For providing military aid to Ukraine; organized letter urging Biden to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Against ceasefire calls in Gaza war; voted for $14.3 billion in additional funding for Israeli military operations
For President Trump's strikes on Iran and against war powers resolution to end 2026 Iran war

Against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act due to concerns over qualified immunity restrictions
Against expanding background checks for gun purchases; voted against the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and Enhanced Background Checks Act
Against raising the minimum age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21
For a federal ban on assault weapons (changed position after 2023 Lewiston shootings)
For the Laken Riley Act (joined 46 House Democrats in supporting this immigration bill)
For cannabis reform; has an 'A' grade from NORML