Press Releases
Grijalva, Huffman Commend Biden Administration Action to Hold Seafood Industry Accountable for Forced Labor
Huffman, Grijalva Commend Biden Administration Action to Hold Seafood Industry Accountable for Forced Labor WASHINGTON - Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued the following joint statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new action to add seafood to the list of high priority sectors for enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. “Thanks to groundbreaking … Continue Reading
July 09, 2024
Huffman, DelBene Call on IRS to Review Church Status for Political Advocacy Organizations
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led their colleagues in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel urging the IRS to review the status of the Family Research Council (FRC) as an “association of churches.” This letter follows one the members sent in August 2022 where then-Commissioner Charles P. Rettig restated the commitment of the IRS to ensuring tax-exempt … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
Rep. Huffman Statement on SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Ruling
Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Trump v. United States: “Today, American democracy was dealt a crushing blow by a radical and corrupt Supreme Court. With its sweeping new “absolute immunity” rule, the Court is all but inviting a President to abuse power in ways that have historically been unthinkable, including not just ignoring laws and flouting Congress, but taking bribes, … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Rep. Jared Huffman Applauds 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Washington, D.C. - This week, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) welcomed the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s Second District, Tiah Ross-Butner from Ukiah High School in Mendocino, to the United States Capitol to celebrate her accomplishment. Ross-Butner's piece, titled “Where We Come From - Klamath River”, will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with other art pieces from each congressional district across the country. “Tiah’s artwork is a … Continue Reading
June 27, 2024
Huffman, Moylan, Case, Peltola Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Update Federal Fisheries Management
Washington, D.C. - To close out World Ocean Month, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, James Moylan (R-Guam-AL), Ed Case (D-HI-01), and Mary Peltola (D-AK-AL) re-introduced Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act, legislation to update and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), the primary law governing federal fisheries management and conservation that has made the U.S. a global … Continue Reading
June 26, 2024
Huffman Supports Water Resources Development Act, Celebrates Wins for Northern California
Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 today, including key North Coast and environmental priorities championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the committee. This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water resources development projects and studies, as well as reforms and policy direction to the Corps for … Continue Reading
June 25, 2024
Rep. Huffman Secures $6 Million for Equitable Housing in Northern California, Bay Area
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that he secured $6 million in grant funding for two projects in his district through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program. PRO Housing aims to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production, preservation, and lower housing costs. This program, which was established by the FY23 Omnibus that Rep. Huffman voted for, is … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
REPS. HUFFMAN AND CARBAJAL UNVEIL BILL TO EXPAND ‘PROTECTING BLUE WHALE AND BLUE SKIES’ PROGRAM TO ENTIRE PACIFIC COAST
Today, California Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced they are introducing legislation to create a new federal program encouraging commercial shipping companies operating off the Pacific coast to reduce speeds of their vessels in order to protect marine life and cut air pollution. The bill models the new federal program off the regional Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) program, which recognizes shipping companies that reduce … Continue Reading
June 11, 2024
Congressional Leaders Form Task Force to Counter Project 2025 and Defend Democracy
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) announced the formation of a new working group designed to stop Project 2025, a far-right roadmap for Donald Trump to seize “supreme” powers and radically undermine reproductive rights, LGBTQ equality, racial justice, free speech, and other democratic institutions and freedoms. The Stop Project 2025 Task Force will serve as a central hub for pro-democracy Members of Congress, civil society, and affected communities to … Continue Reading
June 10, 2024
Huffman, Curtis to Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Tax Burden on Homeowners Making Water-Efficient Choices
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, and Representative John Curtis (R-UT-03) announced they will be re-introducing legislation to amend federal tax law so that homeowners would not need to pay income tax when they receive rebates from water utilities for water conservation and water runoff management improvements that they have made. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and … Continue Reading
June 07, 2024
Huffman, Raskin, and García Lead 63 Colleagues in Supporting the Department of Education’s Efforts to Increase FAFSA Access and Urging Further Action to Address Delays
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 63 of their colleagues in a letter expressing support for the Department of Education’s (DoEd’s) efforts to improve the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The lawmakers also urged DoEd to expeditiously resolve remaining barriers to completing the FAFSA form and encouraged DoEd to implement reforms to prevent similar challenges from … Continue Reading
June 05, 2024
Huffman, Warren, and 36 Lawmakers Urge SEC to Remain Focused on Climate Risk
Washington, D.C. - Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy, joined 36 lawmakers in a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the SEC to remain focused on the risk that climate change poses to investors. Among other calls to action, the letter urges the Commission to enforce its existing climate risk guidance and rules while its final climate risk disclosure rule is stayed, … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Huffman, Padilla, Panetta Call for Expedited Approval of Salmon Season Disaster Relief Plan
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter to Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Shalanda Young and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad requesting the administration expedite the review and approval of the 2023 California fisheries disaster request. “The complete closure of the state’s ocean and … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Huffman’s Statement on President Biden’s Middle East Peace Plan
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02)issued the following statement: “President Biden is right: it’s time for this war to end. His diplomacy and unwavering commitment to peace has led to a plan that I believe will give the people of Israel and Palestine a fair and viable path to a better future. It addresses the biggest hurdles - the release of all hostages, an immediate surge of humanitarian relief to innocent Palestinians, a complete mutual ceasefire, and a … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Huffman, Levin, Schiff, Warren, Lawmakers Call for Increased Accountability on Climate Change and Rising Home Insurance
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Mike Levin (D-Calif.), and Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), alongside sent a letter to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) urging them to ensure comprehensive and transparent data collection to understand and address the impact of climate change on property insurance premiums. The letter urges FIO to use its subpoena … Continue Reading
May 29, 2024
Huffman Secures Funding for Clean School Buses in California’s Second District
SAN FRANCISCO (May 29, 2024) - Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, a key initiative under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The rebates, totaling $91,230,000 for California, will help selectees purchase 380 clean school buses in 47 school districts across the state. This program is a crucial step in California’s journey towards improving children’s … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
Huffman, Committee Democrats Urge Chair Westerman to Investigate Big Oil Collusion to Inflate Gas Prices
WASHINGTON - Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) today joined a letter signed by 13 Committee Democrats to Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) urging him to open an investigation into the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent allegations that former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield colluded with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ to effectively raise gas prices for the American people. Pioneer, which was recently acquired … Continue Reading
May 20, 2024
Ranking Members Huffman, Grijalva, Stansbury Call on Chair Westerman to Investigate Foreign Mining Companies’ Influence on Domestic Policy
WASHINGTON - Today, Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) sent a letter to Chair Bruce Westerman (D-Ark.) urging him to investigate foreign influence of U.S. laws and policies through foreign owned mining companies. In their letter, the lawmakers point out the risk that foreign-controlled … Continue Reading
May 20, 2024
Rep. Huffman Calls on Admin to Consult with Tribes in Offshore Wind Development
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) sent an urgent letter to U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Elizabeth Klein requesting the agency place a senior-level official in California to oversee tribal participation in offshore wind development and be responsive to tribal needs. Representative Huffman’s letter follows a recent visit with Secretary of the Interior Deborah Haaland to Humboldt, California - the site of the new offshore wind project - where … Continue Reading
May 16, 2024
Huffman Announces $18.75 Million for North Coast Fire Defense and Resilience
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that he secured $18,754,105 for wildfire defense and resiliency projects in California’s Second Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. The grants will help at-risk communities protect their homes, businesses, and infrastructure from wildfire and were made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Rep. Huffman helped … Continue Reading