Press Releases
House Democrats Introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect Our Democracy
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Democrats introduced the Protecting Our Democracy Act – a sweeping package of reforms that will strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. The comprehensive proposals – many of which have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the past – will restore the government’s system of checks … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Huffman Introduces Bill to Abolish Wasteful Space Force
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced the No Militarization of Space Act, to abolish the costly and unnecessary Space Force. This comes as Congress moves to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes funding for the Pentagon. "The long-standing neutrality of space has fostered a competitive, non-militarized age of exploration every nation and generation has valued since the first days of space travel. But … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Rep. Huffman, Chair Grijalva, and Rep. DeGette lead 60 Members in Urging President Biden Support Repeal of Arctic Refuge Drilling Program in Build Back Better Act
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) sent a letter today signed by 60 House Democrats to President Biden urging him to support the repeal of the oil and gas leasing program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and a buyback of the leases issued in January 2021. The provision was recently passed through the House Natural Resources Committee in its portion of the larger Build Back Better Act. In December of … Continue Reading
September 09, 2021
Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D- San Rafael) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that they will restart a Clean Water Act review process that would protect Bristol Bay, Alaska from the proposed Pebble Mine project. "I'm pleased to see the EPA take responsibility to restart a science-based protection process that was tossed out under the Trump administration. There is no time to waste: the EPA must restart their … Continue Reading
August 26, 2021
Congressman Huffman Releases 2021 Wildfire Guide, Highlights Programs to Support Fire Preparedness and Response
San Rafael, CA - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) highlighted three separate initiatives to assist Californians as record-setting wildfires burn across his district and the community braces for the remainder of fire season. Rep. Huffman today released his 2021 Wildfire Resource Guide to help those affected by the recent wildfires access resources available to aid in recovery. The Guide includes information on how to prepare for evacuation, where to find local resources, how to … Continue Reading
August 24, 2021
Huffman Statement on Next Steps for Build Back Better Legislative Package
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for a rule to begin debate and schedule votes on the Senate's recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and on the comprehensive Build Back Better Act which the House will complete in the days ahead. Huffman issued the following statement on the legislation: "In response to increasingly dire climate alarms, our nation must stop hitting the snooze button. We are running out of time to change course, … Continue Reading
August 23, 2021
Rep. Huffman Requests Major Disaster Declaration Following Wildfires
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a major disaster declaration in response to multiple wildfires burning through his district. "Along with the Dixie Fire that has burned 726,000 acres and claimed the town of Greenville in Plumas County, the Antelope, McFarland, Monument, and River Fires are still burning, prompting the evacuation of entire towns. Some 13,000 firefighters and first responders are trying … Continue Reading
August 20, 2021
REPS HUFFMAN AND LIEU ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL CAUCUS
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced the launch of the Congressional California Coastal Caucus at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. The caucus will bring together members of the California House delegation to share and discuss federal policy to address matters of importance to the 840-mile California coast, including issues relating to the environment and economy. Congressman Lieu and Congresswoman … Continue Reading
August 19, 2021
Huffman, Porter, Strickland Call for Examination of Toxic Chemical Impacts on Endangered Salmon
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Katie Porter (CA-45), Chair of the Natural Resources Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agencies to investigate the effects of 6PPD-quinone, a highly toxic degradation product from tires and recycled … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Huffman Announces Over $35 million in COVID-19 Relief Dollars Approved for Local Venues to Save and Create Jobs
San Rafael, CA – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced 62 venues in CA-02 have received a total of over $35 million in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG). Rep. Huffman voted to establish the program, which provides support to hard-hit businesses in the music and entertainment sector that were forced to shut their doors due to pandemic restrictions. The SVOG program was initially plagued by technical challenges, which have since greatly improved. On the day … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Senator Cortez Masto, Representatives Huffman, Lee, and Stewart Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Transform Water Management in the West
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), and Congressman Chris Stewart (R-Utah-02) today introduced legislation to get critical water use data in the hands of farmers, ranchers, and decision-makers for improved water management across the Western U.S. The Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Act would establish a program under the Department of the Interior (DOI) to use publicly available data from satellites and weather stations to … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Huffman Lauds IDEA Funding in Second Round of Appropriations, Secures Additional Priorities
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4502, the second round of fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills, which included significant victories for California's Second Congressional District backed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). The package also includes a $2.6 billion increase in funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), championed by the congressman. Huffman has spent his congressional career advocating for the needs of … Continue Reading
July 28, 2021
Huffman Votes on Funding to Advance Public Health, Take Climate Change Action
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4373 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 and H.R. 4346 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022. These bills comprise the first round of fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills. "Today, House Democrats cast our first round of funding votes in what is one of the most direct actions we as congressmembers can take to stand up for what we value as a nation," said Rep. … Continue Reading
July 26, 2021
Huffman, Case Introduce the Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act, Legislation to Update Federal Fisheries Management
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and subcommittee member Ed Case (D-Honolulu) introduced the Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act, legislation to update and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), the primary law governing federal fisheries management and conservation that has made the U.S. a global leader in sustainable fisheries. This legislation is the culmination of a two year-long … Continue Reading
July 22, 2021
Reps. Huffman, Chu, Sens. Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ease Tax Burden on Homeowners Making Water-Efficient Choices
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, Representative Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced legislation to amend Federal tax law so that homeowners would not need to pay income tax when they receive rebates from water utilities for water conservation and water runoff management improvements … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
$10+ Million in Huffman-Backed District Projects Included in House Appropriations Bills
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced $10,018,000 in federal funding for projects he nominated as part of the Community Project Funding process have been included in the House Appropriations Committee's Fiscal Year 2022 funding bills. These bills will be considered on the House Floor in the months ahead. "In my role in Congress, it's an honor to work side-by-side with local governments, community organizations, and non-profits as we strive to improve … Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Coastal Communities in Kelp Forest Restoration Efforts
Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Coastal Communities in Kelp Forest Restoration Efforts San Rafael, CA - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, introduced the Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive (KELP) Act to support local stakeholders and partners in efforts to restore kelp forests, which have been lost at alarming rates on the North Coast. "Healthy kelp forests play an important role in marine … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Huffman Votes to Pass Transformational Investments in America’s Surface Transportation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, voted to pass the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, which includes over $24.4 million in funding for projects serving California's Second Congressional District. Rep. Huffman successfully advocated to ensure the projects were included in the INVEST in America Act, which makes … Continue Reading
June 30, 2021
Huffman, Thompson Applaud $37 Million in Federal Funding Awarded to Sonoma County to Improve Local Fire Resilience
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) applauded a $37 million Federal grant awarded to the County of Sonoma through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant program. The members supported the County’s application for this grant in a letter and released the below statements today. “With severe drought gripping the West, it's certain California will be up … Continue Reading
June 25, 2021
Congressman Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced bipartisan legislation with neighbor, 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. "This is an important piece of legislation for Trinity County, its residents, economy, and the many visitors it welcomes every year," said … Continue Reading