Press Releases
Huffman, Merkley Team Up with European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Member of the European Parliament Marie Toussaint in a trans-Atlantic effort to transition to clean energy and prevent new liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The legislators led a joint letter to President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the recently created US-EU Task Force for Energy Security to develop a plan that ensures no new financing, … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
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 2022 today, including key North Coast and environmental priorities authored 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
May 18, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Surface Transportation Board Ruling on North Coast Rail Lines
Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding rail lines on the North Coast: “The Surface Transportation Board’s ruling was no surprise, but it certainly offers up as many questions as it answers. Community input, transparency, and reaching our climate goals are all crucial factors when considering the future of rail lines. The toxic coal train is not only completely … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Rep. Jared Huffman Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner and Finalists
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Zexuan Wu of San Anselmo is the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for California’s Second District. “Every year, the Congressional Art Competition serves as a testament to our students’ creative talents,” Rep. Huffman said. “I want to thank the many artists who submitted their work this year and extend a heartfelt congratulations to our winner: Zexuan Wu. … Continue Reading
May 09, 2022
Huffman Announces Over $1 Million in Historic Preservation Grants North Coast Tribes
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the distribution of over $1 million in historic preservation funds (HPF) to 17 tribal historic preservation offices in California's Second Congressional District. The HPF grants fund preservation programs at tribal offices ensure preservation of tribal sites and cultural traditions. "My district is home to many tribes, whose culture and history have been a deeply important part of the fabric of our community … Continue Reading
April 27, 2022
Reps. Huffman and Jones Call Out U.S. Insurance Company For Investing In Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY), along with 14 colleagues, called out U.S. insurance companies for continuing to invest in fossil fuel expansion projects despite the risks the projects pose to the country's economic stability and furthering the climate crisis. In letters to 13 of the top U.S. insurers — American Insurance Group, Chubb, Berkshire Hathaway, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, The Hartford, Starr Insurance … Continue Reading
April 21, 2022
Huffman Leads Colleagues in Letter Calling for Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Impacts
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, led his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan regarding the environmental impacts of cryptocurrency mining operations. "We have serious concerns regarding reports that cryptocurrency facilities across the country are polluting … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Reps. Huffman, Case, Grothman Reintroduce Rural Veterans Act to Improve Health Care for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Ed Case (D-HI), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI) reintroduced the bipartisan Recruiting in Underserved Rural Areas and Localities for Veterans (RURAL Veterans) Act to address the shortage of Veterans Administration medical professionals in rural areas, where almost a quarter of veterans live. The new legislation will create an Office of Rural Recruitment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would provide a focused and targeted … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
Huffman, DeFazio Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area to Include Oregon
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced legislation to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area by 58,000 acres, which would protect the diverse ecosystems of the rivers, streams, and adjacent lands of the North Fork Smith River watershed, and help boost the local fishing and recreation industries that many Pacific Northwest families rely on. In 1990, Congress enacted legislation to establish the Smith River National … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
Congressional Members to Biden Administration: Restore Wildlife Habitat, Prevent Toxic Dust at Salton Sea
Washington- Representatives Jared Huffman, Raul Ruiz, Juan Vargas, and Grace Napolitano (all D-Calif.) and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla today called on the Interior Department, Agriculture Department and Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop a near-term funding plan to restore wildlife habitat along the Salton Sea and prevent toxic dust from federal land from blowing into the surrounding communities. "In recent years, water inflows to the Salton Sea, California's largest … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Status of Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the status of his Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reauthorization legislation, the Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act, in light of Congressman Don Young's passing: "Over the past three years, I have worked to update and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act - traveling coast to coast to hear from stakeholders, releasing discussion drafts for public review, and partnering with … Continue Reading
March 22, 2022
Rep. Huffman Announces Start of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is open for digital submissions from all high school students in California's Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. "I am excited to announce the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is now open for digital submissions," said Rep. Huffman. "During the pandemic, we transitioned to an online submission process so we could … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Rep. Huffman Announces $7.9 Million in Funding for CA-02 Schools and Libraries to Help Kids Access the Internet at Home and Close the Homework Gap
Washington, D.C. - One year after the American Rescue Plan became law, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that California's Second Congressional District has received $7,984,957.03 to date from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The ECF program was created as part of the American Rescue Plan and helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the internet at home, better allowing them to take … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Huffman, Thompson Announce More Than $3 Million for Wildfire Mitigation in Sonoma County
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Sonoma County is set to receive over $3 million in federal funding to provide local jurisdictions the tools necessary to reduce the risks of natural disasters, including wildfires and earthquakes. This funding comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Resilience Planning and Public Services program which allocates … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Rep. Huffman, Oversight Committee, Ask Postal Service IG to Investigate Environmental Impacts of Vehicle Contract
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman and members of the House Oversight Committee Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, Gerald E. Connolly, Stephen Lynch, and Brenda Lawrence sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb requesting that the IG initiate an investigation into the Postal Service's compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when issuing the contract for Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV). "We write to request that the Postal Service … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
House Passes Legislation to Ban Russian Oil, Further Sanction Russia
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass a strong, bipartisan package to stop the import of Russian energy products into the United States and further isolate Russia from the global economy. "We will not subsidize Putin's unprovoked, unjustified war on Ukraine, and that includes importing Russian gas and oil. President Biden has shown us his commitment to holding Putin accountable with escalating sanctions, and Congress has swiftly moved to shore up … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Huffman Votes to Pass Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2471, the omnibus appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2022. In addition to the 12 fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills, the funding legislation contains a supplemental funding bill to provide $13.6 billion to support Ukraine. “The yearly funding bill is Congress’ opportunity to show America and the world where our priorities lie. And with this historic, bipartisan omnibus, we are tackling head-on the … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Huffman, Khanna Reintroduce Public Lands Telecommunications Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) re-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. "The past two years of teleworking, remote learning, … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Huffman Announces $82M Headed to North Coast for Transit Improvements Under American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that two North Coast transit providers in his district will receive over $82 million in additional transit funding under Democrats’ American Rescue Plan. This funding will be used to strengthen critical transportation systems until ridership returns to normal levels, so that children can return safely to school, workers can commute safely to their jobs, and communities can stay … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Huffman Leads Colleagues in Letter to EPA Urging Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay, AK
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan regarding mining operations in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The members expressed disappointment following the agency’s January 27 announcement that it would delay protections for … Continue Reading