Press Releases
Chair Grijalva, Rep. Huffman Seek Explanation From NOAA Following Political Hire of Climate Denier David Legates to Leadership Role
Washington D.C. - Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Acting Administrator Neil Jacobs today seeking information about the process used to hire climate denier Dr. David Legates as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction. Legates has spent his career denying the widely accepted … Continue Reading
September 11, 2020
Huffman, Grijalva, Haaland Call on Warren Buffett to Follow Through on Promise to Remove Dams, Provide Justice for Tribes
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Natural Resources Committee Chairman, and Deb Haaland (NM-01), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, led a letter to Warren Buffett urging him to move forward with the agreement to remove four aging dams on the Klamath River owned by PacifiCorp and Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway, … Continue Reading
September 11, 2020
Huffman, DeFazio Announce Essential Air Service Agreement for Crescent City
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, shared the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved the application submitted by the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority on behalf of the community of Crescent City, California, for the continuation of service provided under the current Alternate Essential Air Service grant to Contour Airlines. "As is often the … Continue Reading
September 10, 2020
California Members of Congress Issue Joint Statement on Wireless Carriers’ Unconscionable Challenge to CPUC’s 72-Hour Backup Power Safeguards
San Rafael, CA - Today, 20 Members of Congress from the California Delegation issued a joint statement regarding the application for rehearing (Rulemaking 18-03-011) that was recently filed by wireless carriers at the California Public Utilities Commission. The statement below was issued by Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Doris Matsui (CA-06), Mike Thompson (CA-05), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), John Garamendi (CA-03), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Jackie Speier … Continue Reading
September 01, 2020
Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine
San Rafael, CA - Yesterday, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging him to use his authority to veto the flawed Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine on the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2020
Huffman Statement on Pebble Mine Permitting Decision
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement regarding the United States Army Corps of Engineers announcement to delay the permitting decision for the proposed Pebble Mine project in Bristol Bay, Alaska: "Delaying the permit for the Pebble Mine is welcome news, but let's be clear: the only reason this environmental atrocity came this close to happening is because the Trump administration is a favor factory for polluting industries," said … Continue Reading
August 24, 2020
Huffman Releases Wildfire Resource Guide
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released a wildfire resource guide to help those affected by the LNU Lightning Complex, Sonoma County, and Woodward fires access resources available to them to help them recover. "After several years working with wildfire survivors, I know how complicated and daunting the recovery process can be. This year, we have an added threat that requires adapting the way we respond to fires - the COVID-19 pandemic," said Rep. Huffman. … Continue Reading
August 22, 2020
Huffman Votes to Protect USPS, Reverse Damage Done by Trump Admin
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Delivering for America Act. The legislation prohibits the Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service it had in place on January 1, 2020, and provides $25 billion in critical funding to support the Postal Service: the same level of funding recommended by the USPS Board of Governors, which is composed of 100 percent Trump appointees. Earlier this week, Rep. Huffman visited … Continue Reading
August 22, 2020
Reps. Huffman, Thompson, Garamendi Announce FEMA Approval of Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Funds
San Rafael, CA - U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), and Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approval Individual Assistance and Public Assistance disaster relief for Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties: "Wildfires in our community have become an all-too familiar occurrence, but through this experience we have learned how to more swiftly and effectively respond to these crises," said. Rep. … Continue Reading
August 21, 2020
Huffman, Thompson, Eshoo, Garamendi, LaMalfa, Panetta and 26 California Members Request Wildfire Disaster Declaration
San Rafael, CA - Today Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and 26 other Republicans and Democrats in the California delegation, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) wrote to the President asking him to immediately grant California's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the destructive wildfires that have hit Lake, … Continue Reading
August 19, 2020
Rep. Huffman Highlights Urgent Need for Dam Removal During Investigative Forum
Image of harmful algae bloom in Klamath River caused by Pacificorp dam San Rafael, CA - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, lead a livestreamed forum yesterday to examine the impact of four aging dams on the Klamath River owned by PacifiCorp and Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway, which have made millions for PacifiCorp's shareholders, but to the detriment of native communities and cultures, and those who depend on the river's fish. … Continue Reading
August 18, 2020
Huffman Visits Eureka, CA Post Office to Investigate Sabotage by Trump Admin Ahead of Elections
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) visited the Eureka, CA Post Office to meet with postal workers and investigate impacts of recent operational changes by the Trump administration and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The Postal Service itself has warned that voters, even if they send in their ballots by state deadlines, may be disenfranchised in 46 states and in Washington, D.C. by the Postmaster General's manufactured delays. "The Postal Service is a pillar of … Continue Reading
August 17, 2020
Huffman Statement on Interior Department Plan to Offer Oil and Gas Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
San Rafael, CA - Today, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is expected to approve a plan to offer oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, released the following statement: "Just days after the latest reports of widespread conflicts of interest at the Department of the Interior, the Trump administration is insisting on a rushed plan to open the … Continue Reading
August 12, 2020
Huffman Announces HHS Grants for Mendonoma Health Alliance
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding a $1 million federal grant to the Mendonoma Health Alliance (MHA) as a part of the agency's Rural Communities Opioid Response program. MHA also received additional funding through HHS for a 3-year Rural Health Network Development grant for 2020-2023 that totals $898,645. "I'm incredibly pleased to announce this funding for such an … Continue Reading
August 12, 2020
Huffman Celebrates Overdue Fix for West Coast Fishery Loan
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) celebrated the announcement by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) Fisheries that it has reduced the outstanding principal balance on the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishing Capacity Reduction Buyback Loan by $5.9 million, with an effective date of January 14, 2020. The loan reduction resolves an economic hardship suffered by the west coast groundfish fishing fleet due to longstanding accounting failures by the … Continue Reading
August 07, 2020
Huffman Introduces Bill to Rename Woodacre Post Office to Honor Postmaster Marylu Giddings
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced legislation to rename the post office in Woodacre, California, in honor of Marylu Giddings, who served as Postmaster in Woodacre for 25 years. "Marylu Giddings is an indisputable representation of the oath of the United States Postal Service. She spent over two decades helping the Woodacre post office thrive, going to enormous lengths to ensure the delivery of mail no matter what," said Rep. Huffman. "At a time … Continue Reading
August 06, 2020
Huffman Joins Oversight Chair Maloney and Rep. King on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Peter King, and over 80 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing deep concerns about operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that could have negative impacts on service standards and cause significant delays in mail delivery. "It is vital that the U.S. Postal Service not reduce mail … Continue Reading
July 31, 2020
Huffman Applauds Increase in Funding for Special Education in Final Appropriations Bill, Secures Additional Priorities
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7617, the second "minibus" of fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, which included a $194 million increase in funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). This week's House-approved bill funds the following federal priorities: Defense; Commerce-Justice-Science; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; … Continue Reading
July 30, 2020
Huffman Introduces Legislation to Protect Polar Bear Cubs from Oil Development in Arctic Refuge
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, introduced the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act to fight back against the recent actions of the Trump administration to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain to oil and gas drilling. The bill would safeguard polar bears by prohibiting oil and gas activities from impacting maternal denning habitat on the coastal plain of Arctic … Continue Reading
July 30, 2020
Huffman Releases Results of COVID-19 Constituent Survey, Calls Out Inadequate Senate GOP Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the results of his online Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey, which he launched earlier this month. The survey's purpose was to allow constituents to share their thoughts on pandemic response policies, including what additional federal actions should be taken to support constituents' health and economic well-being in California's second congressional district. "Two and a half months after Democrats passed the … Continue Reading