Press Releases
Huffman, 30 Members of CA House Delegation Express Opposition to New Oil/Gas Leases Off CA Coast
Washington, D.C. - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), today, joined with co-authors Congressmembers Salud Carbajal, Mike Levin, and Alan Lowenthal, along with 27 additional Members of the California House Delegation, in expressing their concern about reports the Trump Administration continues to develop plans to expand oil and gas leasing along the U.S. Pacific Coast. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Members also expressed their strong opposition to … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Huffman Secures Priorities for Northern California in H.R. 2, a Transformational Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs and Rebuild America
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) voted to pass the Moving Forward Act. This bill marks a transformational investment in American infrastructure that will create millions of jobs, take bold action on the climate crisis, and address disparities in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the country. The more than $1.5 trillion proposal rebuilds U.S. communities with infrastructure and innovation that is smarter, safer, and made to last. "America has called … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Huffman, Select Committee on Climate Crisis, Unveil Climate Crisis Action Plan
Washington, D.C. - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, joined fellow committee members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi today to unveil a comprehensive congressional climate action framework. To view today's press conference, click here. The Select Committee's climate action framework outlines ambitious and achievable policies to: Grow our economy and put Americans back to work in clean energy jobs Protect the health … Continue Reading
June 29, 2020
Huffman Water Infrastructure Proposal Included in House Democrats’ Landmark Infrastructure Bill
Washington, D.C. - This week, House Democrats will be voting on H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a landmark bill including more than $1.5 trillion infrastructure investment that will create millions of jobs, take bold action on the climate crisis, and address disparities in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the country. Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that H.R. 2 includes his FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act, an ambitious water … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a comprehensive policing reform bill introduced by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). This legislation is the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, end racial profiling, change the culture of law enforcement, and build … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
In New Letter, Chair Grijalva and Rep. Huffman Highlight President Trump’s Failure to Distribute Congressionally Approved Funding for Hard-Hit Fishermen
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 President Trump today questioning his administration's unexplained failure to distribute $300 million in financial aid to Tribal, subsistence, commercial, and charter fishery participants three months after Congress approved the measure as part of the CARES Act, which became law on March 27. The letter is available at … Continue Reading
June 19, 2020
Huffman Votes to Pass Landmark Infrastructure Bill Through Committee
San Rafael, CA - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined the committee for an historic marathon virtual markup of the INVEST in America Act, which the committee approved last night. This legislation, introduced by Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), is a key part of the Moving Forward infrastructure framework that House Democrats released earlier this year and is expected to be considered on the House floor in … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020
Huffman Advocates for Rural Telecommunications Access in Virtual Committee Hearing
San Rafael, CA - Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a legislative hearing to examine Congressman Jared Huffman's (D-San Rafael) bill, the Public Lands Telecommunications Act. This bill provides federal land management agencies the authority, incentives, and resources to expand telecommunications infrastructure and services on public lands to benefit rural communities and Tribal lands. Rep. Huffman's constituent, Connie Stewart, … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020
Reps. Huffman, Neguse Introduce Bill to Make Major Investments in Wildfire Prevention, Outdoor Recreation, and Public Lands Restoration as Part of COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Efforts
Washington D.C. - Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) today introduced legislation to provide financial relief to struggling outdoor recreation industries and make historic investments in Conservation Corps and Public Lands Service Organizations. The bill provides critical funds to support the natural resource management and conservation workforce that underpins the health of our public lands. Additionally, the legislation bolsters wildfire prevention and preparedness to … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
*ICYMI* Rep. Huffman Joins Telephone Town Hall to Engage with Aging Americans on COVID-19 Federal Response
San Rafael, CA - In honor of Older Americans Month this May, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined AARP for a telephone town hall to discuss the government's response to the enormous challenges that the coronavirus crisis poses for the nation's aging population. During the event, Rep. Huffman answered live questions from constituents on topics ranging from safety in nursing home operations to concerns over religious institutions reopening. The event took place on Friday, May 29, … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
Huffman, Thompson, Eshoo, Lofgren, Matsui, Bera, LaMalfa, Swalwell, DeSaulnier, Khanna, Panetta Introduce Utility Resilience and Reliability Act
San Rafael, CA - Today Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Members of the Bay Area Delegation - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06), Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) - announced the introduction of the bipartisan Utility Resilience and Reliability Act. The bill will help build in resiliency into … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Rep. Huffman Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020
San Rafael, CA - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined over 100 Members of Congress as an original cosponsor of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a comprehensive policing reform bill introduced Monday by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). Sponsors described the bill as the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture … Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
House Transportation Committee Unveils the INVEST in America Act, a Transformational Surface Transportation Bill
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the unveiling of the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, a key component of the Moving Forward Framework that House Democrats released earlier this year to tackle the challenge of the climate crisis by building the clean transportation sector of the future and launching new … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Rep. Huffman Joins the Call for Broader, More Aggressive Economic Relief Initiatives
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced his support for two bills that ensure that urgently needed relief continues to be available to Americans impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Huffman is now a cosponsor of the Paycheck Recovery Act, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and the Worker Relief and Security Act, led by Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08). "House Democrats have taken swift, decisive action to protect the lives and livelihoods of people - but it … Continue Reading
May 23, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Trump’s Declaration That He Has the Power to Reopen Churches
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Trump's declaration that he intends to order Governors to exempt houses of religious worship from state public health orders, threatening to "override" state leaders if they refuse to follow his orders. "In a single statement of breathtaking arrogance and ignorance, President Trump threatens to … Continue Reading
May 20, 2020
House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a "Restoration and Resilience Jobs" program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, millions of good paying jobs can be created restoring natural resources and bolstering … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Huffman Votes to Pass Heroes Act, Send Critical Relief to Second District
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Heroes Act, House Democrats' latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers, with funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers, relief for Tribes and fisheries, and strengthened assistance for the American people. "America is facing a historic crisis. We are months into this … Continue Reading
May 12, 2020
Huffman Bill Creates Housing Solutions During COVID-19 Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), alongside Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20), introduced the COVID-19 Serving the Homeless by Expanding the List of Tenant Eligible Residences Act of 2020, or COVID-19 SHELTER Act of 2020. This bill aims to ensure that the federal government supports creative ways to shelter unsheltered individuals during and after the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to the National Low Income … Continue Reading
May 07, 2020
Huffman Celebrates Long Awaited Allocation of CARES Act Relief for Fishing Industry
San Rafael, CA - Today, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million of congressionally directed CARES Act funding for fisheries assistance to states, Tribes, and territories with coastal and marine fishery participants who have been negatively affected by COVID-19. Of this funding, $18.3 million is being awarded to California fishery participants and $5 million to Federally Recognized West Coast Tribes. In April, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair … Continue Reading
May 07, 2020
Huffman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Fishermen, Protect Food Supply Chain
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, along with Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA), Steven M. Palazzo (R-MS), and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of 45 Members of Congress in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asking them to include urgently needed federal assistance for the American fishing and seafood industry in the next coronavirus … Continue Reading