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Press Releases
March 05, 2025
Reps. Huffman, Moore Introduce Bill to Ease Tax Burden for Homeowners Who Invest in Sustainable Technologies
- Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Representative Blake Moore (UT-01) reintroduced the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. This bipartisan legislation would amend federal tax law to exempt homeowners from paying income tax on rebates received from water utilities for water conservation and runoff management improvements. The bill encourages homeowners to invest in water-saving and flood-prevention improvements by ensuring they are not penalized with unexpected ta… Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Rep. Huffman Demands House Republicans Abandon Efforts to Cut Social Security and Health Care Benefits for Americans
- U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined more than 200 House Democrats in a letter demanding House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits on behalf of the millions of Americans who depend on these essential programs. “Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson publicly vowed Project 2025 wasn’t theirs and that they would safeguard health care and retirement benefits under Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. But at the first poss… Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
Trump, Musk Plan to Shutter Interior Offices Nationwide, Devastating Local Economies and Abandoning Tribes
- Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s (GSA) plan to shutter over 2 million sq. ft of office space used by the Department of the Interior across the country:“The federal government exists to serve the people—not abandon them. But Trump and Musk are taking a wrecking ball to our country—slashing staff, cutting vital funding, and creating widespread chaos and economic … Continue Reading
Media Advisories
September 25, 2024
Democracy Forward, Reps. Huffman, Lieu and Escobar Host Press Call on Dangers of Project 2025
— On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12 PM ET, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman, will host U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman, Ted Lieu, and Veronica Escobar for a press call to discuss the threats of Project 2025. Speakers will highlight how the playbook for a future far-right administration would radically undermine people's ability to make ends meet, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, free speech, and other democratic freedoms. Earlier this year, Democra… Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
STOP PROJECT 2025 TASK FORCE, DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP, STEERING & POLICY COMMITTEE HOLD HEARING ON TRUMP’S PROJECT 2025
On Tuesday at 2:15 PM, Founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force Jared Huffman, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold a hearing on Trump’s Project 2025 and its devastating impact on hardworking American taxpayers.Featuring testimony from everyday Americans who know firsthand how the policies of Trump’s Project 2025 have or will hurt them and their families,… Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
Tuesday, January 23: Rep. Huffman, Humboldt Bay Harbor District to Hold Press Conference on $426.7 Million Federal Investment in Offshore Wind
Humboldt, CA - On Tuesday, January 23, at 4:30 pm PT, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and representatives from the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District will hold a press conference to announce a $426,719,810 federal grant for its proposed Heavy Lift Marine Terminal Project which will support offshore wind in Humboldt County. The project will construct a modern marine terminal primarily for the transport, import, staging, preassembly, final assembly, launch, in-wa… Continue Reading
In The News
March 07, 2025
Democratic lawmakers warn budget cuts pose risks to power grids
Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm on the impact of sweeping federal job cuts to the resilience of U.S. power grids. As early as February, about 130 federal workers were fired from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which operates about three quarters of the Pacific Northwest’s power grid. The following week, some 30 probationary workers were offered their jobs back, similarly to workers who were fired and recalled from jobs at the Department of Agriculture and the Nationa… Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Huffman criticizes Musk, Trump, and budget cuts in North Coast Town Hall
Democratic Congressman Jared Huffman, who represents California’s North Coast in the U.S. House of Representatives, held a telephone town hall on February 24, 2025, addressing concerns about the current state of U.S. government under former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Huffman, a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee and a vocal advocate for environmental protection, is known for his strong stance on climate change, public lands, and civil liberties. In his … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
Congress overturns Biden rule on offshore drilling
The House on Thursday voted to overturn another rule released during the tail end of the Biden administration, sending the resolution to President Donald Trump for a signature. Congress utilized the Congressional Review Act to undo the regulation, which relates to offshore drilling. That law allows Congress to overturn newly issued rules by a simple majority. The House passed S.J. Res. 11 by a vote of 221-202, with a number of Democrats joining Republicans. The measure, offered by Sen. John Ke… 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.
