Press Releases
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
June 11, 2019
Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers: Block the Proposed Pebble Mine
Controversial mining proposal directly threatens the Bristol Bay watershed-its people, its salmon, and the multimillion-dollar national fishing industry it supports The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) should not permit the proposed Pebble Mine to destroy thousands of acres of wetlands in Alaska and threaten the most valuable wild salmon fishery in the world, urged Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and 53 other Members of Congress in a letter sent today. "The … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass The Equality Act To Protect LGBTQ Americans
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, landmark legislation that expands protections of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other federal civil rights laws by setting a national standard to prohibit any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Equality Act, authored by Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and cosponsored by Huffman along with nearly every House Democrat, was approved by the House of … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Rep. Huffman Applauds $1 Billion Increase for Special Education in House Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) helped secure an additional $1 billion in the House federal funding proposal for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), over both last year's funding level and President Trump's budget request, which would represent the special education program's largest increase in funding since 2004. Rep. Huffman led a bipartisan letter signed by over 150 members that urged the Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee to … Continue Reading
May 16, 2019
Reps. Huffman & Thompson Announce $10 Million in Federal Funding for Sonoma County Airport
Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Sonoma County Airport has received a $10 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin construction on a terminal expansion. "I'm glad that the Federal Aviation Administration has provided this highly-competitive grant for the expansion of Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, which provides essential services to those in Sonoma County and to the tens of thousands … Continue Reading
May 10, 2019
House Approves Huffman Amendment to Protect Post-Disaster Emergency Construction Projects
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) successfully added an amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Act that will protect federal funding for post-disaster emergency relief construction projects, such as road repair projects currently underway in Humboldt, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties. Huffman's amendment was approved by the House by a bipartisan vote of 241-168. Under current policy, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that when a road or … Continue Reading
May 09, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces the Public Lands Telecommunications Act
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the Public Lands Telecommunications Act to unlock new opportunities for responsible broadband infrastructure deployment on and near federal public lands. The legislation builds on proven successes of land use fees and gives public land management agencies the power to act as partners to improve connectivity in rural and remote communities. "High speed broadband is key to unlocking economic development, protecting … Continue Reading
May 09, 2019
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2019 Congressional Art Competition
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Eden Winniford of Cloverdale High School is the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. Eden's winning artwork will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year, along with artwork from each congressional district in the country. As the winner of the competition, she will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington D.C. to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for the new display in … Continue Reading
May 02, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass H.R. 9, New Legislation to Keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to require the Trump administration to remain in the Paris climate agreement and to develop a serious plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce carbon pollution. Rep. Huffman was an original cosponsor of the legislation, which passed the House of Representatives 231-190. "It's time to draw a line … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Natural Resources Committee Approves Huffman’s Bipartisan Bill to Block Arctic Wildlife Refuge Oil Drilling
Washington, D.C.- The House Committee on Natural Resources today approved, by a vote of 22 to 14, the bipartisan Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, legislation spearheaded by Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The bill repeals a controversial provision included in President Trump's 2017 tax law that started an oil and gas drilling process for the fragile Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Today's … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Chair Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize National Sea Grant College Program
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee, introduced the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program through 2025. The Sea Grant program, first established in 1966, allows the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with a network of states and universities on important research on issues facing … Continue Reading