Press Releases
Huffman Reintroduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) reintroduced his Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, which would increase fire resilience, restore forests and fish habitat, rehabilitate lands impaired by illegal marijuana growing operations, increase recreation opportunities through new trails and visitor centers, and permanently protect many of northwest California’s most spectacular wild places and pristine … Continue Reading
May 23, 2023
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Whitehouse, MEP Aubry Lead Transatlantic Letter Calling for Climate Talks Free of Fossil Fuel Industry Interference
Washington, DC – Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry today sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urging the officials to rid COP28 and all future international climate talks of … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
Congressman Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced bipartisan legislation along with 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. “The Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is not only a fundamental part of our region’s identity, it’s a critical economic … Continue Reading
May 08, 2023
Huffman, Merkley, Grijalva, Barragán Sound the Alarm on Continued Expansion of Liquefied Fossil Gas Infrastructure, Cite Climate and Environmental Justice Concerns
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Raul Grijalva (AZ-07) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led 40 colleagues in a bicameral letter urging greater scrutiny on the entire supply chain of liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a fossil fuel – in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidance on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate chaos impacts. “Our ability to combat the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Grijalva, Newhouse Introduce Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
San Rafael, CA – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined Congressmen Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) in introducing H. Res. 353, a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. CLICK HERE for full text of the resolution. Data reveals that Indigenous communities experience violence at disproportionate rates in this country, which impacts women, girls, elders, and two-spirit relatives. … Continue Reading
May 03, 2023
Reps. Huffman and Raskin Introduce Resolution to Recognize a National Day of Reason
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution to establish May 4th as a “National Day of Reason” in the United States to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for progress in our government and society at large. “Designating a National Day of Reason to celebrate the importance of critical thinking and reason sends a message about our values as a … Continue Reading
May 02, 2023
Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham Reintroduce Bicameral Coastal Habitat Conservation Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-2) and Jennifer González-Colón (R-P.R.), and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have introduced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 (S. 1381/H.R. 2950), to authorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Coastal Program. The Coastal Program is a voluntary, partnership-based, habitat conservation program focused in 24 priority coastal areas … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Regional Leadership Council Meets with Everytown for Gun Safety Leaders to Discuss Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) met with leaders from Everytown for Gun Safety, including Senior Legal Director Rob Wilcox, Director of Implementation Chelsea Parsons, and Federal Counsel Jack Budish, to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Enhancing background checks for buyers under the age of twenty-one, disarming domestic abusers, investing in mental-health services, and empowering law enforcement … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Huffman, Bonamici, González-Colón, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Assault at NOAA
WASHINGTON, DC [04/28/23] – Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to prevent sexual assault and harassment at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Sexual assault and harassment cannot be tolerated in any workplace, let alone our own federal workforce. But it has been a pervasive … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Rep. Huffman Statement on Vote Against H. Res. 311
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 311: “For many years, I have consistently supported resolutions, bills and foreign aid commitments that affirm the close relationship and strategic alliance the United States has always had with the state of Israel. I was prepared to support H.Res. 311, as well, until I discovered two significant problems. First, unlike previous … Continue Reading
April 21, 2023
Rep. Huffman applauds funding of $60.3 million for projects in Northern California to strengthen Climate-Ready Coasts
Washington, D.C. – Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $60.3 million for projects across northern California to make communities and the economy resilient to climate change, as part of the Investing in America agenda. Across northern California, 13 projects will create jobs and boost economic and environmental outcomes for coastal communities. The awards are made under the Biden Administration’s Climate-Ready Coasts … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
Huffman, Tonko, King Introduce Bill Driving Floating Solar Development
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), and Senator Angus King (I-ME) today introduced in the House and Senate the POWER our Reservoirs Act (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs Act), legislation that would advance clean energy production and drought protection at America’s federal water reservoirs. “The compounding crisis of extreme drought driven by climate change is wreaking havoc throughout the West and … Continue Reading
April 13, 2023
NEWS: Huffman, Bowman, and Ocasio-Cortez Lead 33-Member Letter Urging Biden Administration to Suspend Willow Project Immediately
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2), Rep. Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16), and Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) today sent a letter, joined by 30 other members of Congress, to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to suspend the Right of Way permit and reject future permits for ConocoPhillips’ widely opposed Willow project in Alaska. Read the full letter … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Huffman, Matsui, Sarbanes Lead Effort to Protect Old Growth Forests
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and John Sarbanes (MD-03) led a group of 28 lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretaries Tom Vilsack and Deb Haaland, urging the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) to undertake a formal rulemaking to protect mature and old-growth forests. “Mature and old-growth trees play an outsized role in carbon sequestration and storage and provide a host of related benefits, … Continue Reading
April 11, 2023
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Padilla Call on Administration to Declare Emergency
San Rafael, CA – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led their colleagues in an urgent letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo calling for them to swiftly declare a federal fishery disaster, joining California Governor Gavin Newsom in his request. “The closure of this vital fishery will have far-reaching consequences for commercial, recreational, and charter fishers, tribes, businesses, restaurants, … Continue Reading
April 05, 2023
Huffman Announces $65.9 Million for Trinity River Hatchery Upgrades
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced $65.9 million has been awarded to modernize and repair the Trinity River Hatchery in the northern part of his district. This project is one of 83 projects in 11 states that was selected as part of a nearly $585 million investment from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve water conveyance and storage, increase safety, improve hydropower generation, and provide water treatment. The … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $391 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in California
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $391,500,000 to California for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure. “Communities, economies, and ecosystems across the US rely on clean water, but the nation’s water … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Huffman Announces Over $8.5 Million Headed to North Coast for Fire Defense and Resilience
San Rafael, CA – Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the news that The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $8,602,883 in funds to three projects in California’s Second District through the department’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. Rep. Huffman helped secure these funds for his district through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “We are undeniably in a climate crisis – and one of the starkest impacts for folks on the North Coast are the … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Regional Leadership Council Holds Meeting at White House to Discuss Implementation
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined fellow members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) for a meeting at the White House with key officials in the Biden-Harris administration to discuss their effort to implement the historic laws that Democrats enacted in the 117th Congress. The meeting coincides with the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America tour, where President Biden, members of his Cabinet, and Congressional Democrats are … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Huffman, Lee, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fill the Biggest Data Gap in Water Management
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA), Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV), Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT), and Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced legislation to get critical water use data in the hands of water managers, farmers, ranchers, and decision-makers for improved water management and stewardship. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) reintroduced companion legislation in the Senate. The Open Access … Continue Reading