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October 11, 2024

Huffman, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Migratory Birds

Today, in honor of World Migratory Bird Day on October 12th, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the Migratory Bird Protection Act and the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act- two bills that will strengthen conservation efforts for protected species of birds. These bills will give the United States the tools to build upon existing efforts to protect migratory birds and the most threatened species of seabirds. The Migratory Bird Protection Ac…  Continue Reading


September 27, 2024

Huffman, Garamendi, Thompson, Padilla Introduce San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

— Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), John Garamendi (CA-08), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), introduced the "San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act" (H.R.9826). This legislation would expand the National Wildlife Refuge to include adjacent baylands owned by the State of California and nonprofit Sonoma Land Trust. It would not affect private land ownership or local land use decisions in any way and expressly prohibits the use of eminent do…  Continue Reading


September 26, 2024

At Historic Hearing, Huffman Highlights Dangers of Trump’s Project 2025

This week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force and Member of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, helped lead an historic hearing on Trump’s Project 2025 and its devastating impact on families across America. The hearing was hosted by the Steering and Policy Committee in collaboration with House Democratic Leadership and the Stop Project 2025 Task Force.   Rep. Huffman delivers remarks at historic Project 2025 hearing Represent…  Continue Reading

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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


September 30, 2024

Senators Padilla and Garamendi Spearhead Bill to Expand San Pablo Bay Refuge by over 5,500 Acres in Northern California

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and U.S. Representative John Garamendi have proposed a bill to expand the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge by approximately 5,658 acres. Joining in support are Representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson, who are cosponsoring the bill in the House of Representatives. These additional lands include areas in Solano, Marin, and Sonoma counties, already managed by the state and nonprofit organizations. The expansion is critical in safeguarding Northern California'…  Continue Reading


September 26, 2024

Proposed Federal Law Targets Plastic Barrage; Follows Similar National Efforts

If a newly proposed federal bill passes, companies that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets will be in violation of the law if they discharge plastic pellets into waterways, storm drains, or sewers. The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act (HR 7634) leverages the Clean Water Act to establish zero-discharge limits for these microplastics— also called nurdles— which are the second largest source of ocean microplastics after tire dust (by weight), according to 5 Gyres Institute, researchers …  Continue Reading


September 25, 2024

Capitol Hill Hearing Exposes Project 2025 as an Extreme Republican Agenda

North Bay Congressman Jared Huffman’s Stop Project 2025 Task Force held its first congressional hearing on Tuesday focused on exposing the nearly one thousand-page conservative playbook many see as a sweeping MAGA manifesto. For two hours on Capitol Hill, Congressman Huffman joined the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in a multimedia presentation and testimony that directly targeted the blueprint fueled by former Trump administration officials and led by the Heritage Foundation, a promi…  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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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.