Press Releases
Huffman Announces Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Headed to Klamath Basin
Building on months of close collaboration and engagement with Klamath Basin stakeholders, Tribes, and federal, state and local leaders, the Department of the Interior today announced that nearly $26 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated for Klamath Basin restoration projects, including nearly $16 million for ecosystem restoration projects in the basin and $10 million to expand the Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery. Additionally, the Bureau of … Continue Reading
August 23, 2022
Rep. Huffman Announces $1.6 Million Grant for Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Project
San Rafael, CA – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman announced $1,613,600 in funding for the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) project. The funds will be used to create pedestrian and bicycle paths around U.S. Highway 101 and were allocated through the FY2022 federal funding package that Rep. Huffman voted to pass. Rep. Huffman sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in March … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Huffman Votes for Historic Legislation to Combat Climate Change, Lower Health Care Costs, Tackle Inflation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic bill that includes unprecedented investments to lower costs for people across the U.S., combat climate change, and close tax loopholes to finally make wealthy corporations pay their fair share. “From the start, I have pushed for an economic package that would advance the President’s full agenda and fulfill our promises to the American people. And this … Continue Reading
August 10, 2022
HUFFMAN, THOMPSON ANNOUNCE $2.6 MILLION GRANT FOR SONOMA COUNTY FIRE SUPPORT MEASURES
Santa Rosa – Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding Santa Rosa a $2,633,622.44 grant for fire support measures as a result of the 2019 Kincade fire. This funding is authorized under Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. “Our community and brave first responders go to harrowing lengths to protect us during catastrophic wildfires, and we know all too well that the battle … Continue Reading
August 02, 2022
Huffman, DelBene Call on IRS to Review Church Status for Political Advocacy Organizations
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 38 of their colleagues in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles P. Rettig urging the IRS to review the status of the Family Research Council (FRC) as an “association of churches.” They also called on the IRS to determine whether existing guidance is sufficient to prevent abuse of IRS church status. The letter was sent … Continue Reading
July 29, 2022
Huffman Water Infrastructure Proposal Passes in Wildfire and Drought Resiliency Package
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democrats passed H.R. 5118, the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, which would provide much-needed investments to improve fire-adapted ecosystems, protect communities against catastrophic wildfires, enhance drought resiliency, expand science programs, modernize data and technology, and ensure a whole-of-government approach to wildfire and drought issues. It includes several bills lead by Rep. Huffman, notably his FUTURE Western Water … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
Huffman, Schiff, Feinstein, and DelBene Introduce Legislation to End Future Capture and Breeding of Whales for Public Display
Washington, D.C – Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced the Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act, legislation that would end the future capture and breeding of whales for public display. Studies have shown that certain cetaceans - specifically, orcas, beluga whales, pilot whales, and false … Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Rep. Huffman Announces Over $16 Million Headed to CA02 Airports for Critical Projects
San Rafael, CA – Congressman Jared Huffman today announced $16.1 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport improvement projects in California’s Second Congressional District. The funding is going to four airports along the North Coast to assist with much needed upgrades and rehabilitation and was allocated through the FY2022 federal funding package that Rep. Huffman voted to pass. “These airports are vital parts of our region that have … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on USPS Announcement to Expand Electric Vehicle Order
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) releases the following statement after the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced they intend to expand their electric vehicle purchase order by at least fifty percent: “For over a year, Postmaster General DeJoy stubbornly insisted on buying over 40,000 new internal combustion vehicles that would get an embarrassing 8.6 mpg, even as USPS’ private sector competitors were aggressively moving their … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
REP. JARED HUFFMAN, SUSIE LEE INTRODUCE DROUGHT MITIGATION LEGISLATION TO FURTHER INVEST IN LARGE-SCALE WATER RECYCLING, CONSERVE WATER RESOURCES
Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced H.R. 8434, the Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act, alongside Reps. Susie Lee (NV-03), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), , and Greg Stanton (AZ-09). Similar legislation was also introduced in the Senate by Sens. Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Rosen (D-NV). This legislation would build on the funding in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Rep. Lee helped to secure, by … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Huffman Secures Community Project Funding in First Round of Appropriations, Leads on Additional Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8294, the first “minibus” of fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills, which included significant victories for California’s Second Congressional District backed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). The package also includes over $9.5 million for North Coast community projects championed by the congressman. “This year’s funding bills are a key tool for my Democratic colleagues … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
Huffman, Warren, Colleagues, Call on Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptomining Companies to Disclose Energy Use and Emissions
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), highlighting findings from their investigation into the environmental impacts of cryptomining and requesting that the EPA and DOE work together to require cryptominers to … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Huffman, Booker, Lowenthal Lead 35 Colleagues in Letter Raising Concerns Over Climate & Environmental Justice Risks of Chemical Recycling of Plastics
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) led a bicameral group of 35 members of Congress in a letter raising concerns over chemical recycling technologies that contribute to the climate crisis and perpetuate environmental injustice in vulnerable communities. The letter comes as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers whether to remove existing Clean Air Act protections … Continue Reading
July 11, 2022
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Health Care Sharing Ministry Practices
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), introduced the Health Share Transparency Act, which would protect people from deceptive practices by Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) by providing information directly to consumers before they enroll in coverage. The bill would also hold these same health shares accountable should they fail to make accurate and timely disclosures. Reps. Jamie … Continue Reading
July 08, 2022
Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey Applaud DOT Announcement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets for State, Local Governments
Washington (July 8, 2022) – Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, released the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announcement yesterday on updated regulations requiring state and local transportation officials to set targets to reduce CO2, as … Continue Reading
July 01, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on DOI’s Proposed Offshore Drilling Plan
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife and member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior's five-year offshore drilling proposal: "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 … Continue Reading
June 30, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency: "Today a radical and corrupt Supreme Court handed another major deliverable to the rightwing dark money machine that has worked for decades to bring us to this moment. After stripping women of their fundamental right to … Continue Reading
June 29, 2022
Huffman Announces $1.4 Billion for Coastal Communities, Climate Resilience
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced $1.467 billion in funding to address the nation’s climate crisis and support priorities identified in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the launch of the Biden-Harris administration’s Climate Ready Coasts initiative. The initiative will be administered and implemented by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) existing programs. “Coastal ecosystems … Continue Reading
June 28, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Biden Memo to Combat IUU Fishing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on the National Security Memorandum released by President Joe Biden. Ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference and in recognition of World Oceans Month, Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Garret Graves (R-LA) sent a letter to President Biden calling for the administration to send a clear message on the world stage that the U.S. is a … Continue Reading
June 27, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District: “In America, Freedom of Religion includes the freedom to not participate in a religious community, and our children should have the ability to practice any religion – or none at all – without fear of retaliation or … Continue Reading