Newsletters
Make Sure You're Counted in the 2020 Census
Hello,As spring quickly approaches, you will start to hear more about the 2020 Census. The Census only happens once a decade and determines how billions of dollars are allocated for water treatment, fire stations, health services, and countless other essential programs that impact our daily lives including programs such as Medicaid, affordable housing, and food stamps. By participating in the 2020 Census you will be doing your part to ensure that we can address the most pressing issues facing … Continue Reading
March 05, 2020
A Coronavirus Update from Rep. Huffman
Hello Friend,I want you to know that I am here, as your federal representative in Congress, to have your back in what looks to be just the beginning of a public health emergency.California has now lost a life to the coronavirus. As this epidemic continues to spread, it’s important for you to know that the federal government is here to support state efforts to keep the public safe and informed. Yesterday, the House of Representatives – with strong bipartisan support – … Continue Reading
February 28, 2020
Coronavirus Response and Updates
Dear Friend, Many people have asked me what our government is doing to respond to the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what can be done to keep our families and communities safe. Click here to learn more about the coronavirus, including tips for how you can stay safe. I believe Americans deserve a coordinated, comprehensive, whole-of-government response to prepare for the possible spread of coronavirus within the United States. I am working with House leadership to swiftly … Continue Reading
February 28, 2020
What's Happening in Congress? The President's Budget, Protecting Public Lands, And More
Hello Friend,After an eventful February in Washington, D.C. - with major developments in national infrastructure, protecting our public lands, and continuing our work for the people - I closed out the month with a series of important meetings and public events back home on the North Coast. The month started off with the President's State of the Union address. Although sadly Donald Trump turned it into a display of partisan pageantry filled with mistruths, I was still honored to have my … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
What's Happening in Congress? Infrastructure, Disaster Relief, and More
Hello Friend, I hope your new year has been off to a good start - mine has certainly been busy. As soon as I returned to Washington, D.C. from California, we started work on our robust legislative agenda for 2020. I have been working to improve our nation's critical infrastructure, support victims of disasters, protect our public lands and oceans, and restore our democracy by combating corruption and holding the president accountable. In my first weeks back in D.C., I … Continue Reading
January 01, 2020
2019 Rewind: End of Year Newsletter
Hello Friend,2019 was a very busy year in the House of Representatives. Together we launched ambitious policy ideas and tackled unprecedented challenges. Your voice made all the difference. You shared your thoughts on everything from climate change to prescription drug prices to the impeachment of Donald Trump, and I could not be prouder to serve California's second congressional district during this historic time. In this newsletter, let's take a moment to reflect on everything we achieved … Continue Reading
November 11, 2019
Honoring our Veterans
***Interested in learning more about my work on behalf of our brave service members and veterans? SIGN UP HERE for periodic updates from my office*** Hello, Veterans Day marks an important opportunity for our nation to honor the lives and service of our veterans. To America's veterans: thank you for your dedication to this country. This Veterans Day, we commit to honoring our veterans. We honor their service, we honor their dedication to this country, and we honor the promises we made to … Continue Reading
June 27, 2019
Check out my new website!
Dear friend, As your Representative in Congress, I'm always working to keep you up to date on what's happening in Washington and at home in California. That's why I'm glad to share the launch of our new, user-friendly website. With a streamlined menu and a display of all the services available within a single scroll, you won't have to navigate far to read about priorities and perspectives in Congress, or simply reach out to share your opinion on how I can better advocate for you on the … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
May 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friend, It can be hard to keep up with everything happening in California's second district and in the halls of Congress - and important news can get drowned out by all the drama that dominates headlines and cable news shows. So as we kick off the summer months, I'd like to give you some updates on some important things I've been working on that you may not have heard about. Starting in California:I've held 45 town hall meetings over the past two years, engaging directly with more than … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019
Looking Back on the 115th Congress
Dear Friend,As the new Congress convenes this week, I want to send a thank you for contacting me with your thoughts throughout these past two years. Your emails, phone calls, faxes, and letters to my California and D.C. offices have numbered in the thousands every week, and I thank you for being one of the hundreds of thousands of people who took the time to participate in our democratic process during the 115th Congress. In addition to your letters and phone calls, I've been fortunate to … Continue Reading
October 15, 2018
Update from Rep. Huffman
Dear Friend, This month, I am back in my beautiful congressional district travelling up and down the coast from Marin to the Oregon border after a busy few weeks in Washington. As always, I am grateful for all of the feedback and community engagement I get on the issues of the day, from climate change to health care to the Senate’s confirmation hearings on Brett Kavanaugh. Here’s an update on what else I’ve been working on, both locally and back in Washington. In the Second … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
A quick update from Rep. Huffman
Dear Friend, This week, I am returning to Washington after a busy few weeks at home in California. I have been truly impressed by the level of civic engagement in our communities. Thousands of you, especially young people, have been attending my public meetings and voicing your opinions through emails, phone calls, and letters. Fighting for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention In response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students and young people are leading a … Continue Reading
January 02, 2018
Thank you
Hi friend, As we kick off the new year and a new session in Congress, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our year together and express my heartfelt thank you for the tremendous honor of representing you and the second district of California in Congress. This year has been one of unprecedented public engagement, an important show of civic participation in an uncertain time. Your emails, phone calls, faxes, and letters to my California and D.C. offices have numbered in the thousands … Continue Reading
November 01, 2017
Covered CA Enrollment Open Now
Dear friend, It’s that time of year again: time to make sure you and your family will have access to vital health care in the coming year. There’s been a lot of misinformation swirling around lately about what the Trump administration’s health care decisions mean for you in California. To clear up any confusion: Covered California’s open-enrollment period begins today and will continue through January 31, 2018. deadlines are as follows. You must apply by: December 15th … Continue Reading
October 20, 2017
Fire Relief Resources
Dear friends, My heart goes out to all who have been affected by this firestorm, the worst in our state’s recorded history. I have been along the fire lines throughout Sonoma and Mendocino, and visited with many of you since the fires began — and I know there is much more we will do together as we rebuild. From the Redwood Valley and Potter Valley Complex fires in Mendocino, to the Pocket Fire in Geyserville, to the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa… there are no words to describe the depth and … Continue Reading
May 08, 2017
Reaching across the aisle...
Hi friend, As I’ve been travelling up and down the North Coast, hosting town halls and other public meetings, one of the most common questions I hear is: “how can we get things done in today’s partisan gridlock?” It’s not an easy question to answer, but we have to try. That’s why I decided to sit down and talk with my congressional colleague Mark Sanford (R-South Carolina) for the most recent episode of my podcast You may think from press reports that a Democrat from California and … Continue Reading
March 27, 2017
Town Halls & More
Dear Friend, This has been a busy time in Washington, to say the least, and I’ve been inspired by the level of civic engagement and community involvement here in the second congressional district — and across the nation. Thousands of you have attended my recent community town halls and events, and my offices have received many hundreds of phone calls, emails, and letters from informed and concerned constituents from up and down the North Coast. Hearing from you at community town … Continue Reading
December 20, 2016
As the year wraps up...
Hi friend, As the 114th Congress comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thank you for the tremendous honor of representing you and the second district of California in Congress and take a moment to reflect on the victories of the past two years. Each term of Congress, I receive more than 250,000 emails and letters, thousands of phone calls, and I meet with many of you in person at town halls, “Coffee with your Congressman” events, office meetings, and various other public … Continue Reading
September 23, 2016
Updates from Around the North Coast
Dear Friend, In August, I had the opportunity to spend the month traveling up and down the North Coast and connect with you all and hear about your priorities for the fall session of Congress. Each time I’m home, I am reaffirmed in my belief that the second district of California is the most beautiful in the whole country (a fact which I often brag about to my Congressional colleagues)! These breaks in the voting schedule are the perfect opportunity to hear about your priorities and to … Continue Reading
July 26, 2016
A quick update from Congressman Huffman
Dear Friend, I was disappointed when the Republican majority chose to adjourn Congress for the rest of summer instead of staying in Washington to tackle unfinished work on a host of pressing issues — including funding to respond to the fast-spreading Zika virus, the clean water crisis in Flint, closing loopholes in our background check system, and more. But there is no shortage of work to me here on the beautiful North Coast of California, so I am using this opportunity to catch up with my … Continue Reading