Press Releases
Huffman Sounds Alarm on U.S. Government Purchasing Seafood Tied to Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) led his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Biden administration to sound the alarm on recently-discovered ties between Sysco - a main food provider for the U.S. government - and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses occurring in China. The letter requests that the administration demand that Sysco Corporation immediately sever ties with a key perpetrator in their supply chain, the … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Huffman Leads Colleagues in Amicus Brief to Support Willow Project Appeal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) led his colleagues in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of several conservation groups in their lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to approve the ConocoPhillips Willow Project in Alaska and calling on the court to reverse a lower court’s judgment allowing the Willow Project to proceed. As the lawmakers wrote in the amicus brief, “Due to national security and … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Lakes Act to Expand Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation Facilities
WASHINGTON - Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and Steve Womack (R-AR-03), introduced H.R. 6906, the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act to expand opportunities to improve and develop outdoor recreation facilities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) managed areas.“Outdoor recreation is among one of the top economic drivers in the U.S., especially in states like Arkansas. Because of discrepancies in current federal law, managers of some of our favorite … Continue Reading
December 19, 2023
Huffman Delivers $2 Million Grant for Sonoma Water to Study Potential Fish-Friendly Diversion to Russian River
San Rafael, CA - The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $2 million grant to Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) meant to study a diversion from the Eel River to the Russian River that will have the least possible impact on salmon and steelhead. The crucial funding for this study comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Rep. Huffman helped author. Rep. Huffman personally advocated for this grant, which is a part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program to … Continue Reading
December 18, 2023
SMART corridor designated part of FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program
Petaluma, CA—The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) announced today that its east-west rail corridor, connecting the City of Novato to Suisun City, has been designated for inclusion under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) program. This achievement signifies a significant step forward for intercity passenger rail development in the region, with Caltrans set to receive and administer $500,000 in initial Corridor ID funds … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Huffman, Thompson Introduce Bill to Rename Trail in Honor of Late Senator Feinstein
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Senator Dianne Feinstein Memorial Trail Act to designate a trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve in honor of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. “Dianne Feinstein leaves a profound and enduring legacy - from gun violence prevention to reproductive and human rights, to protecting treasured lands,” said Huffman. “The breadth of her contributions to our state is unmatched, and among them is Northern California’s … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Reps. Huffman and García Statement on Opposition to the PIPES Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), members of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement in opposition to the Committee-passed PIPES Act of 2023, a four-year reauthorization bill that regulates our nation’s pipelines and hazardous material transportation: “The Committee-passed PIPES Act fails to meet the multiple imperatives we are up against as we look to reauthorize PHMSA. It prioritizes industry … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Hoyle Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) Expansion Act to protect Southwest Oregon’s scenic North Fork Smith River watershed and its world-class rivers, salmon strongholds, rare plants, clean drinking water, and recreation opportunities. The House bill is a companion to Senator Jeff Merkley’s legislation. “The Smith River is a treasured part of the natural landscape in my district, and … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023
Huffman Announces $4.4 Million Smith River Alliance Grant for Fish Restoration, Coastal Resilience
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that the Smith River Alliance was awarded $4,467,184.73 from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to restore fish passage and build coastal resilience in Del Norte County. This funding is part of a $144 million tranche of funding to support natural infrastructure projects in 31 coastal states and U.S. territories. These grants will support the design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Huffman, Pelosi, Lee Announce Bay Area Ferry Service to Receive $22 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) announced that the San Francisco Bay Area is set to receive nearly $22 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation under President Joe Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This federal funding, which Congressman Huffman, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, and Congresswoman Lee championed, will help modernize the Bay Area’s … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
Huffman Celebrates Bureau of Land Management’s Decision to Cease Use of Cyanide Bombs on Public Lands
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) celebrated the announcement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that Director Stone-Manning has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to stop the use of M-44 ejector devices - also known as cyanide bombs - on BLM lands. “Cyanide bombs are a cruel and indiscriminate device that have proven to be deadly for pets, humans, and wildlife - and they have no business being on our public lands. The Mansfield family, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2023
Huffman Statement on PG&E Plan to Remove Eel River Dams, Ensure Water Supply
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released a statement praising Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) initial draft plan to remove two dams on the Eel River. The plan also sets the stage for negotiating a new diversion from the Eel to the Russian river. “PG&E’s draft surrender application is a major step forward to achieving the Two-Basin Solution I’ve advocated for years. The plan includes full and expedited removal of two dams that harm salmon … Continue Reading
November 16, 2023
Ahead of COP28, Huffman, Merkley Announce Legislation to End International Investments in Fossil Fuels
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today announced they will re-introduce the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2023, which would tackle the problem of international financial institutions helping to finance fossil fuel projects that are accelerating the climate crisis. This comes as the global community kicks off a major international climate summit (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Intense scrutiny and … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Huffman, Grijalva Joint Statement on NOAA’s Decision to Shelve Seafood Import Monitoring Program Updates Despite Recent Reporting of Flagrant Human Rights Abuses in International Fishing Industry
Washington, D.C. - Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued the following joint statement on the announcement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to withdraw its December 2022 proposed rule to expand the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). “There’s no reason SIMP can’t be expanded while it’s strengthened—we can walk and chew … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Huffman, Merkley, Barragán, McClellan, Colleagues: New Liquified Fossil Gas Licenses Not in the Public’s Interest
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Representatives Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44) and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), sent a bicameral letter along with over 60 of their colleagues to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the agency to update how it determines if new licenses for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free, U.S. trade countries are in the public interest. The letter highlights concerns that … Continue Reading
November 13, 2023
Huffman, Merkley, Whitehouse, Press International Community to take Ambitious Action to Combat Plastic Pollution
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) are urging U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to embrace strong action to combat plastic pollution at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC)’s session on plastic pollution starting today in Nairobi. In a letter to the Secretary sent leading up to the summit, the lawmakers highlighted the clear and present threat plastic pollution poses to public … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Representatives Huffman and Smith Introduce Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Conservation of Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)and Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which would give grazing permit holders the flexibility to voluntarily waive their permits on federal lands. This legislation will enable smart land-use practices that compensate ranchers at a fair rate and conserve public lands across the country. “Voluntarily retiring grazing permits to advance conservation goals on public lands shouldn’t be … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Rep. Huffman Re-Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Health Share Practices
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), re-introduced the Health Share Transparency Act, which would protect people from deceptive practices by Health Care Sharing Ministries and expand consumer access to accurate information about health coverage options, The bill would ensure that Health Shares provide clear information to consumers before they enroll in coverage, it would hold Health Shares … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Rep. Huffman Announces More Than $8.6 Million for Humboldt Bay Port Development
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that $8,672,986 has been awarded to the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District to support the development of an offshore wind terminal. This planning project will fund studies, site design, and permitting activities for a heavy-lift offshore wind terminal at the Redwood Marine Terminal. The grant will also fund the creation of a bay-wide master plan for offshore wind development and project … Continue Reading
October 27, 2023
Rep. Huffman’s Statement on the Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement: “On October 7th, Hamas brutally killed more than 1,300 innocent civilians and took more than 200 people hostage in an unprovoked terrorist attack on Israel. There has been more bloodshed in the days since, including not only Israeli airstrikes and military operations in Gaza, but also violent clashes involving Palestinians, Israeli settlers and military forces in the West Bank, and ominous … Continue Reading