Rep. Golden’s Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act Passed the House Last Week. Rep. Jared Golden also supported a procedural rule that cleared the way for a House vote on his bill extending the pause on new right whale regulations that would affect the lobster industry.

Rep. Golden’s Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act Passed the House Last Week.

Rep. Jared Golden also supported a procedural rule that cleared the way for a House vote on his bill extending the pause on new right whale regulations that would affect the lobster industry. Carrie Jones Sep 07, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. WASHINGTON, DC—When Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine) broke with his party last week during a procedural rule, … Continue reading Rep. Golden’s Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act Passed the House Last Week.

House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules. Rep. Golden Seeks Ten Years Before New Right Whale Rules Take Effect

House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.

Rep. Golden Seeks Ten Years Before New Right Whale Rules Take Effect Carrie Jones Jul 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. MAINE—Additional protections for right whales—an endangered species in the North Atlantic Ocean—could be delayed for approximately a decade after Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine)’s legislation has gained support from President Donald Trump’s administration. Last week that proposed legislation … Continue reading House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.