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January 21, 2020

Rep. Huffman Receives ‘A’ Rating on Democracy Reform Scorecard

San Rafael, CA - Rep. Huffman's record of fighting special interests in Washington was recognized with an 'A' rating on the 2019 legislative scorecard released last week by End Citizens United Action Fund. Announced ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous Citizens United decision that allowed corporations and other groups to spend unlimited resources on elections, the new scorecard tracks Members of Congress' support for legislation to end the dominance of big money in po… Continue Reading

January 16, 2020

Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Invest in Active Transportation Infrastructure on Public Lands

Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced the Active Transportation for Public Lands Act, a bill to address the need for safe bicycling and walking paths on federal public lands. The Active Transportation for Public Lands Act would provide new transportation options in our nation's public lands by dedicating 5% of Federal Lands Transportation Program funds for construction of pedestrian and bicycle trails and other non-motorized transportation infrastructure. "America's publ… Continue Reading

January 16, 2020

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

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January 13, 2020

Experts fear Trump’s weakening of environmental policy could expose North Coast to drilling

A move by the Trump administration to roll back landmark environmental policy intended to ensure vigorous scrutiny of federal infrastructure projects has struck alarm in the hearts of California conservationists, particularly those striving to safeguard North Coast waters from offshore energy exploration and production. Proposed changes to the 50-year-old National Environmental Policy Act would have sweeping effects nationwide, wherever there is federally built, funded or permitted construction… Continue Reading

January 10, 2020

Federal lawmakers tell FEMA to drop bid for billions out of PG&E’s settlement with wildfire victims

A group of federal lawmakers from California is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to drop its bid to get about one-quarter of the $13.5 billion trust PG&E is setting aside to pay wildfire victims, saying the move risks undermining a fund designed to help families still struggling to rebuild their lives. Addressed to FEMA acting administrator Peter Gaynor, the letter by North Bay Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman and signed by 36 of their colleagues questioned the agency's c… Continue Reading

January 05, 2020

Flouting War Powers Act, Trump claims his tweets are sufficient notice to Congress that U.S. may strike Iran

President Trump claimed Sunday that his tweets are sufficient notice to Congress of any possible U.S. military strike on Iran, in an apparent dismissal of his obligations under the War Powers Act of 1973. Trump's declaration, which comes two days after his administration launched a drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, was met with disbelief and ridicule from congressional Democrats, who called on the president to respect the role of the legislative branch… Continue Reading

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December 21, 2016

Marin Voice: Staggered progress toward a more perfect union

December 21, 2016 As the presidential election results rolled in, many Californians were shocked - including children, who felt fear that someone so means and bigoted could become our president; and parents, who struggled to explain this new reality to their children. Since then, with each worrisome personnel decision, Twitter firestorm or conflict of interest revelation, thousands of constituents have contacted me to express their deep concerns about the direction our country might be taking.… Continue Reading

October 25, 2016

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August 24, 2016

Marin Voice: Saving America’s national parks for future generations

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Experts fear Trump’s weakening of environmental policy could expose North Coast to drilling

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