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Press Releases
June 26, 2026
Rep. Huffman Responds to Trump Administration Commission’s Report to Tear Down Wall Between Church and State
— Today, Rep. Jared Huffman condemned the Trump administration's Religious Liberty Commission for releasing a dangerous draft report that attacks the longstanding constitutional principle of church-state separation. If enacted, the commission's recommendations would undermine First Amendment protections and threaten the religious freedom of every American. Watch Rep. Huffman’s Video Here Below is a full transcript of Rep. Huffman's response video: “Hey folks, Donald Trump‘s sham commissio… Continue Reading
June 25, 2026
Rep. Huffman Celebrates 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
This week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) welcomed the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for California’s Second District, Joel Kurtzman from Redwood High School in Marin County, to the United States Capitol to celebrate his accomplishment. Kurtzman's photograph, titled “Golden Hour Fog,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside winning artwork from congressional districts across the country. Joel Kurtzman, “Golden Hour Fog” “Every year, I'm impressed … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
Huffman, Westerman Advance Historic Bipartisan Investment in National Parks and Public Lands
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Chair Bruce Westerman’s (R-Ark.) America the Beautiful Act - formerly known as the Great American Outdoors Act 250 - passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee and is headed to the House Floor for a final vote. Ranking Member Huffman and Chair Westerman at today's markup. Watch Ranking Member Huffman's opening statement. (June 24, 2026) “This moment reflects the overwhelming sentiment of the Americ… Continue Reading
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April 21, 2025
Huffman, Raskin to Hold Town Hall at College of Marin
Kentfield, CA - On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-09) will hold an in-person town hall on democracy and the rule of law. The congressmen will discuss current threats to democracy, legal action, and ways to protect constitutional rights. They will also respond to questions from the guests. Members of the press interested in attending should send their RSVP to Jenny Callaway at jenny.callaway@mail.house.gov. WHAT: Town Hall on Democracy and the Rule… Continue Reading
April 14, 2025
Huffman, Thompson to Host Social Security Roundtable
Santa Rosa, CA - On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) invite members of the press to join an in-person roundtable where they will hear from impacted constituents and community organizations about how the administration’s new policies are destabilizing Social Security programs for service providers, government agencies, and our local economy. WHO: Rep. Jared Huffman, Rep. Mike Thompson, local public and private sector representatives WHEN: Tuesda… Continue Reading
January 31, 2025
Huffman to Hold Virtual Roundtable on Trump’s Illegal Federal Funding Freeze
San Rafael, CA - On Monday, February 3, 2025, Congressman Huffman invites members of the press to join a virtual roundtable where he will hear from constituents and community organizations in Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte counties about anticipated impacts of President Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze. WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2025, at 1:00pm PT WHERE: Virtual (link to be provided following RSVP) RSVP: Press should send their RSVPs to Mary Hurrell at mary.hurrell@mail.house.gov BACK… Continue Reading
In The News
June 23, 2026
Democrats to meet on energy, environment priorities
Hundreds of energy and environment leaders — including 27 Democratic lawmakers — will convene Tuesday in Washington for a summit focused on crafting policies with broad support. The conference, organized by the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute, is meant to produce “bold ideas of climate and energy action” that can be implemented under the Trump administration, according to promotional material. Headlining the daylong event is House Minority Leader Hakeem Je… Continue Reading
June 22, 2026
House Dems look to unwind ‘God Squad’ ruling
House Democrats are spearheading legislation to restore Endangered Species Act protections in the Gulf of Mexico, in the latest bid to walk back exemptions for oil and gas drilling projects handed out by the "God Squad" earlier this year. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced the “Protect Gulf Life Act” on Thursday, which would nullify a decision from the Endangered Species Committee, which is nicknamed the “God Squad” for its ability to effectively condemn a species to extinction. The Trump adm… Continue Reading
June 22, 2026
California lawmakers request emergency USDA funding to fight invasive pest threatening grape industry
Congressman John Garamendi joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with Representatives Jimmy Panetta, Mike Thompson, and nine other California lawmakers in requesting emergency funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address the threat posed by the glassy-winged sharpshooter in California, according to a June 22 announcement. In a letter addressed to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the group asked for an immediate release of $32.2 million from the Commodity Credit Co… Continue Reading
Op-Eds
May 30, 2024
Rep. Jared Huffman: I Want to Thank Samuel Alito for Flying His Flags
As the only open non-believer in Congress, I want to thank Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Not for repeatedly revealing himself as an unethical political partisan who poisons the credibility of the court—I’m disgusted with that, and agree with those who are demanding his recusal in cases involving former President Donald Trump. But Alito’s latest scandal—flying the “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his New Jersey beach house—makes me grateful, because it might help save our imperiled American demo… Continue Reading
April 19, 2024
Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis
California’s 840 miles of coastline are a gateway to stunning underwater scenery that only a few ever see. Kelp forests, deep sea mountains and swirling ocean currents shelter diverse plant and animal species, from playful sea otters and turtles to migrating tuna and gray, humpback, minke and other whale species that call the expansive Pacific their home. Though they are mostly out of sight, these marine habitats play an essential role in keeping our air and water clean, soaking up excess carbo… Continue Reading
January 03, 2024
Congressman pushes for justice along seafood supply chain
As your congressman, I work on a wide range of issues that are important and well publicized. But some of the most impactful work I did in 2023 involves something that is unknown and unseen by most people, yet vitally important. Even many of those who have heard about Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing and its associated human rights abuses could be forgiven for seeing it as a distant problem left to the mysterious realm of the high seas; one that doesn’t reach our shores and ce… Continue Reading
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Press Kit
Here you will find a copy of Congressman Jared Huffman's official bio and high resolution photos for use by members of the press.
Should you ever need more information on any press-related matters, please feel free to contact Congressman Jared Huffman’s Communications Director, Mary Hurrell, at mary.hurrell@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-5187.
