Press Releases
Huffman Calls on Biden to Appoint an Architect of the Capitol Who Will Increase Safety, Bar Members from Carrying Firearms
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led his colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden strongly encouraging him to appoint a new Architect of the Capitol (AOC) who will enforce the ban on members of Congress from carrying firearms on the House Floor. This follows multiple reports of members violating the 1967 regulation. The letter comes after the termination of former AOC J. Brett Blanton and increased security concerns in the Capitol complex – … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Rep. Huffman Statement on Highway 37 Partnership Agreement
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released a statement today regarding the partnership agreement signed by the California Transportation and Natural Resource agencies over the fate of Highway 37: “I’m pleased that this agreement, for the first time, acknowledges many of the problems I have been highlighting regarding the so-called “interim” project, a 10-mile-long widening of the existing roadway that will fill wetlands, impede … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Rep. Huffman Appointed Chair of Committee on Caucus Procedures
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) was appointed by House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar as Chair of the House Committee on Caucus Procedures. The Committee is responsible for evaluating and recommending changes to Caucus rules to best reflect and enhance the diversity and effectiveness of House Democrats. “I’m honored to serve as Chair of the Committee on Caucus Procedures. It’s a historic time in the House of … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Huffman, Lawmakers Urge Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptominers Disclose Emissions and Energy Use
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE), calling on the agencies to use their statutory authorities to require reporting by cryptominers of their emissions and energy … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Huffman Sounds Alarm on Capitol Safety During State of the Union
Washington, D.C. – In the wake of Republican House Leadership removing security measures in the Capitol, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led his colleagues in a letter requesting information on what steps Leadership is taking, in coordination with the House and Senate Sergeant at Arms, Secret Service, and other federal agencies to protect the President, Vice President, the diplomatic corps, Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices, Senators, Representatives, and their guests … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Huffman, Markey, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Arctic Refuge
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) reintroduced their Arctic Refuge Protection Act, legislation that will restore critical protections to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—home to the Gwich’in people and the nation’s largest national wildlife refuge—by designating the Coastal Plain … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
To Fight Climate and Road Safety Crises, Sens. Markey, Van Hollen and Reps. Pappas, Huffman Call on DOT to Fully Fund Active Transportation Program
Washington (February 1, 2023) – Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg requesting the Biden administration fully fund DOT’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) in its fiscal 2024 and 2025 budgets. The ATIIP, which provides grants to states and localities to develop and connect … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Rep. Huffman Elected as Democratic Leader of the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Democratic members of the House Committee on Natural Resources elected Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) to serve as the Ranking Member of the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Rep. Huffman previously served as the Chair of the formerly titled Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee in the 116th and 117th Congresses when Democrats held the House majority. Rep. Huffman (right) stands with fellow Natural Resources ranking members … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Rep. Huffman Sends Letter to Park Service Urging Protective Measures for Elephant Seals
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) sent the following letter to Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Craig Kenkel urging the park service to take measures to protect elephant seals: “January 25, 2023 Craig Kenkel, Superintendent Point Reyes National Seashore 1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Dear Superintendent Kenkel: This letter is to follow up on our recent meeting wherein we discussed recent storm … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Huffman, DeGette Call on Biden Admin to Conserve Public Lands
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Diana DeGette (CO-01) led nearly 40 of their colleagues in a letter asking Interior Secretary Deb Halland to direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to shift its focus to conserving public lands as the climate and biodiversity crises worsen. “Our remote lands are frequently overlooked in conversations about addressing the climate crisis, but their contributions will be crucial. Public lands not only support complex … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Rep. Huffman Celebrates EPA’s Decision to Veto Pebble Mine, Protect Bristol Bay
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a 404(c) Clean Water Act veto to end the threat of Pebble Mine. “For almost a decade, folks in Alaska have lived under a shroud of uncertainty over the fate of Bristol Bay. Today’s announcement is a hard-won victory for the region’s tribes and residents, whose lives and livelihoods depend on the thriving … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Whitehouse Urge Climate Envoy Kerry to Oppose Oil Executive as COP28 Leader
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led their colleagues in a letter to Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry out of concern with the appointment of the chief executive of one of the world’s largest oil companies as president of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference. “We are writing to urge you to push the United Arab Emirates to withdraw the appointment of Sultan Al Jaber, head of the … Continue Reading
January 26, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Neguse Introduce Bill to Fund Critical Climate Restoration and Resiliency Initiatives
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Jared Huffman and Joe Neguse reintroduced the Land Restoration and Resiliency Act, a bill to establish a Community Resilience and Restoration Fund at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This bill would provide grants to support community investments in restoration and resiliency projects to protect against the threat of climate change, including responding to the threats posed by extreme weather and disasters. The bill is cosponsored by … Continue Reading
January 24, 2023
Huffman, Padilla, Feinstein, Panetta, and Carbajal Applaud More than $29 Million in Grants for Emergency Post-Storm California Highway and Road Repair
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) applauded nearly $30 million in grants for the emergency highway and road repair in California following the series of winter storms that resulted in widespread flooding, washed-out roads, mudslides, landslides, and sinkholes. The $29,375,000 in grant funding will help support the work of … Continue Reading
January 24, 2023
Huffman, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling Along West Coast
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today introduced the West Coast Ocean Protection Act to permanently ban oil and gas drilling in federal waters off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington. “Offshore drilling poses unacceptable risks, and the science and public opinion are clear: we should not put our oceans and fisheries, coastal communities, economies, and planet at risk just to enrich the fossil fuel … Continue Reading
January 11, 2023
Bipartisan Group of 38 California Lawmakers Urge Expedited Federal Support for Caltrans in Response to Winter Storms
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24), led a bipartisan letter with 33 California Members of Congress to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Shailen Bhatt to request expedited support, funding, and other assistance to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in response to … Continue Reading
January 09, 2023
Huffman, Thompson, LaMalfa, McClintock Reintroduce Legislation to Make PG&E Fire Victims Trust Settlements Nontaxable
Washington – Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Tom McClintock (CA-05) reintroduced the bill from last Congress to exempt thousands of fire victims who are receiving compensation from the Fire Victim Trust from having to pay federal income tax on their settlement money or attorney fees that are included in the settlement. “My constituents in Northern California have suffered enough from the devastation brought on by wildfires. The … Continue Reading
January 04, 2023
Huffman Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional App Challenge
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Stefan Neuber from Windsor High School is the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for California's Second Congressional District. Stefan's winning submission, MatheX, is a fun and innovative math learning tool that utilizes AI technology to pose rapid fire and increasingly difficult questions to students and math lovers alike. "I am always impressed by the high school students who participate in the … Continue Reading
December 30, 2022
Huffman Announces Golden Gate Bridge to Receive $400 Million for Seismic Retrofit Under Democrats' Infrastructure Law
San Rafael, CA - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the news that San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge will soon receive $400 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under Democrats' historic Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to strengthen one of the Bay Area's most essential transportation arteries and bolster its resilience against earthquakes. “The Golden Gate Bridge is not only an iconic part of the Bay Area, but a vital thoroughfare for countless … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Huffman Votes to Pass Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which included significant victories for California's Second Congressional District championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). The legislation includes over $12.48 million in federal funding for projects in CA-02 that the Congressman nominated as part of the Community Project Funding process. This government funding package also includes emergency … Continue Reading