Press Releases

Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Slam Trump’s Attacks on Religious Freedom

Today Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's guidance on prayer in public schools: "President Trump and Attorney General Barr's guidance on school-sponsored prayer in the public education system is their latest attack on our Constitution. The separation of Church and State is a fundamental American value that serves as the cornerstone for religious freedom of all…  Continue Reading

ICYMI: Rep. Huffman Helped Pass ‘Lower Drug Costs Now Act’ in the House to Stop Price Hikes – Bill is Now Stalled in the Senate

In Case You Missed It - Multiple news outlets are reporting that just days into the New Year, consumers are already facing significant increases in the cost of hundreds of prescription drugs. That's why last year Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) worked to pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) in the House, landmark legislation that would give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies to bring down prices. That bill, unfortunately, is now stuck in the Senate - m…  Continue Reading

Rep. Huffman Unveils Comprehensive Water Resiliency Discussion Draft, Requests Public Input

Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), the Chair of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, today unveiled comprehensive legislation to respond to America's growing water crisis and asked for public input on the draft bill before its formal introduction. Water professionals, advocates, and members of the public are invited to visit huffman.house.gov/future-drought-act to read the draft legislation and provide feedback. "Communities, economies, and ecosystems across America …  Continue Reading