Press Releases
Rep. Huffman, Chair Grijalva Slam Trump Admin Favor to Secretary Bernhardt’s Former Client that Risks Extinction For Salmon
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statements regarding the Trump administration's proposal to increase water deliveries through the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) by weakening long standing protections for endangered species in the ecologically fragile San Francisco Bay Delta. Even by the low standards of … Continue Reading
October 22, 2019
Congressman Huffman Fights for Trinity County Economy
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced bipartisan legislation with neighbor, Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), to extend the authority of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to collect and retain marina fees to enhance recreation and improve access at the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. "This is an important piece of legislation to Trinity County, its residents, economy, and the many visitors it welcomes every year," said … Continue Reading
October 21, 2019
Rep. Huffman Announces Bill to Rename McKinleyville Courthouse to Honor Federal Judge Who Upheld Civil Liberties During WWII
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced legislation to rename the federal courthouse in McKinleyville, CA, after the late Judge Louis E. Goodman, who served on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Judge Goodman was appointed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1942, served as Chief Judge from 1958 until his death in 1961, and was the first federal judge to rule against the injustice of segregation and … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Salmon FISH Act to Restore Salmon Habitats, Protect Thriving Populations
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife and Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Salmon Caucus, introduced new legislation to identify, restore, and protect the most outstanding salmon rivers and watersheds in America, and to ensure funding needed to sustain thriving salmon populations. The Salmon Focused Investments in Sustainable Habitats (FISH) Act aims to improve resiliency of those rivers that play a … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
Reps. Huffman, DeSaulnier Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Special Educational Services
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) reintroduced the IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act, innovative legislation to help cover the exceptional costs that can be associated with educating special needs children. This legislation builds on the historic assurance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the civil rights law known as IDEA, that every child with disabilities must be given the opportunity to reach his or her … Continue Reading
October 10, 2019
Rep. Huffman Holds First Listening Sessions in Nationwide Tour
San Rafael, CA-This week, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, completed the second stop on his nationwide listening tour on federal fisheries management designed to engage diverse perspectives, interests, and needs of individuals who have a stake in the management of federal ocean and fisheries resources. During the listening sessions, Representative Huffman heard from stakeholders and members of the public, who gave feedback … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Rep. Huffman Applauds House Approval of Landmark Cannabis Bill, Calls on Congress to Take Additional Steps to End Prohibition
Washington, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the SAFE Banking Act today, a bipartisan bill to allow cannabis-related businesses to work with financial institutions in the states and territories where some form of recreational or medical marijuana use has been legalized. This bill, which passed the House 321-103, helps to address a significant public safety issue in California, as those working in the cannabis industry often operate as cash-only businesses and are targets … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Rep. Huffman Statement on Impeachment Inquiry
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement tonight, following Speaker Pelosi's announcement of an official impeachment inquiry: "I have long believed that President Trump's obstruction of justice, conflicts of interest, and contempt for the rule of law amounted to high crimes and misdemeanors as described in the Constitution. But his efforts to coerce the government of Ukraine into helping his reelection campaign, and his work to cover up a … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
Rep. Huffman introduces bipartisan bill to address world extinction crisis
Washington, D.C.- Responding to the growing international wildlife extinction crisis, a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) introduced new legislation today to establish a new fund for protecting and conserving highly endangered species around the world. "The accelerating rate of species extinction is not just a crisis for wildlife, but a crisis for humanity," said Rep. Huffman. "A global response is needed to reverse this trend, … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
U.S. House Approves Rep. Huffman’s Bipartisan Bill to Block Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C.- By a bipartisan margin of 225-193, the House of Representatives approved the Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, a bill authored by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) that repeals a controversial provision tucked into the 2017 Trump tax law that mandated oil and gas leasing and production in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "The Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act reflects a very simple proposition: there are some places too … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Improve Humanitarian Standards at The Border
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined a majority of the House of Representatives in taking urgent action to set new humanitarian and medical standards for children and families held in American custody along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, which passed the House 233-195 last night, would require Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities to provide adequate shelter, sanitation, … Continue Reading
July 19, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act Increasing the Federal Minimum Wage to $15/Hour
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass H.R. 582, the Raise the Wage Act, legislation that gradually increases the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour by 2025, giving more than 33 million American workers a raise. The Raise the Wage Act, authored by Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and cosponsored by Huffman and nearly every House Democrat, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives 231-199. "Americans who are paid the federal minimum … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
Rep. Huffman Helps Introduce Bill to Strengthen Wireless Networks to Withstand Wildfires and Disasters
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) joined Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) in introducing the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act, legislation to allow states to require wireless companies to deploy resilient infrastructure in order for cellphone networks to better withstand disasters. Currently, states do not have the explicit authority to require companies to deploy wireless infrastructure that is resilient to natural … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a responsible national defense bill that authorizes the funding needed for a smart national defense strategy while restoring Congress's role in oversight of the Pentagon and the Trump administration. The FY 2020 NDAA was approved by the House 220-197. "In years past, I have voted against defense authorization bills because they have strained our … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
House of Representatives Approves Huffman’s Amendment to Block Zombie Coal Earmark
Washington, D.C.- The House of Representatives approved Rep. Huffman's (D-San Rafael) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to once again block a "zombie" earmark requiring that one particular American military base in Germany depend on imported, Pennsylvania coal for its energy needs. "Congress has repeatedly legislated to save taxpayers millions of dollars each year by ridding ourselves of this zombie earmark, but yet it keeps coming back to life," said Rep. Huffman. … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Rep. Huffman Announces Healthy Oceans & Fisheries Listening Tour in Advance of Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Bill
The listening tour will engage diverse perspectives, interests, and needs of individuals who rely on sustainable oceans and fisheries - to inform an inclusive, thoughtful, and transparently developed Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization bill to be introduced next Spring. Washington, D.C.- As Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that he will hold a series of roundtable discussions throughout the United States to engage … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Huffman’s Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today joined a subcommittee hearing on the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forest Act, his legislation to guard communities against wildfires, provide local jobs, restore lands impaired by illegal marijuana growing operations, expand recreational opportunities, and permanently protect many of northwest California's spectacular wild places and pristine streams. The hearing was held in the Natural Resources … Continue Reading
June 20, 2019
On World Refugee Day, Rep. Huffman Introduces TORCH ACT to Open Educational Opportunities for Refugees
Washington, D.C.- In recognition of World Refugee Day, Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) and 29 other members introduced legislation to support young refugees who have legally immigrated to the United States, fleeing war and persecution in their home countries. The "To Offer Refugees College Help" (TORCH) Act would expand affordable access to a college education for refugees, people who have been granted political asylum, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who assisted U.S. armed forces from … Continue Reading
June 19, 2019
Rep. Huffman Secures Local & National Priorities in Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) secured several key local and national priorities in the FY2020 funding bill approved by the House of Representatives today, including a historic funding increase for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), language to acknowledge the need to dredge the Petaluma River, and a successful amendment to block funding for the current faulty permit process for the environmentally destructive Pebble Mine in Alaska. "This … Continue Reading
June 18, 2019
Rep. Huffman Hosts Roundtable & Releases New Report on High Costs of Prescription Drugs in CA-02
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) hosted a roundtable discussion at Marin General Hospital's Braden Diabetes Center about the rising cost of prescription drugs with health care advocates, medical professionals, and diabetes patients. The congressional roundtable examined the findings of a report that Rep. Huffman released today from the Committee on Oversight and Reform detailing the rising prices of diabetes drugs, and assessing how those escalating costs are … Continue Reading