Press Releases
Huffman Statement on Advancing Biden’s Agenda for the American People
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement: "Last night, House Democrats and the President delivered important progress for the American people. On building the infrastructure of the 21st century, after "infrastructure week" had become a running joke under the previous administration, we sent the largest-ever investment in American infrastructure to the President's desk with a strong bipartisan vote. It includes not only … Continue Reading
November 04, 2021
Huffman Joins Lofgren, Padilla in Introducing Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response
Washington, D.C. – Following another season of record-breaking wildfires in the West, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in introducing two bills to redesign the federal government’s response to wildfires and provide additional resources to ensure equity for communities experiencing natural disasters. “Climate change is accelerating, and the world is needing to adapt to a … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Huffman, Feinstein, DelBene, and Schiff Demand Better Care for Captive Marine Mammals
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Adam Schiff (CA-28) led a bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling on the agency to take immediate steps to improve standards of care for marine mammals in captivity. "Nearly four decades have passed since the USDA last updated key elements of the … Continue Reading
October 28, 2021
Ahead of Glasgow, Huffman and Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt International Financial Institutions’ Investment in Fossil Fuels
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced the Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021, which would tackle the problem of international financial institutions helping to finance fossil fuel projects that are accelerating climate chaos. The bill introduction comes as the United States is preparing to participate in a major international climate summit in Glasgow from October 31 through November 12. "Under … Continue Reading
October 27, 2021
Huffman Calls on EPA to Protect Public from Chemical Hazards Created by Hydraulic Fracturing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling on the agency to use its authorities to reduce the risks posed by chemical substances in hydraulic fracturing operations. Earlier this year, it was revealed by the New York Times that in 2011 the EPA approved three chemicals, intended for use in hydraulic fracturing, … Continue Reading
October 27, 2021
Congressional Freethought Caucus Calls on FTC to Investigate Deceptive Health Care Sharing Ministry Practices
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, led a letter on behalf of the caucus to Samuel Levine, Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection urging the agency to take necessary steps to protect consumers from the dangers presented by Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs). HCSMs are a form of health coverage in which members - who are typically recruited … Continue Reading
October 25, 2021
Huffman Announces First-Ever Wounded Warrior Fellowship Job Opening in District Office
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), in partnership with the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), has an opening for a Wounded Warrior Fellow in one of his District Offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, Ukiah, or Eureka). This is the first time Rep. Huffman's office has been accepted in the program and is offering a position of this nature. "The Wounded Warrior fellowship Program has provided veterans with an opportunity to apply and hone their unique … Continue Reading
October 21, 2021
Huffman and Graves Launch Bipartisan National Marine Sanctuary Caucus
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, and Garret Graves (R-LA) launched the bipartisan National Marine Sanctuary Caucus to continue protecting and preserving valuable marine and freshwater habitats - some of the nation's most critical natural, historic, and cultural resources. Sanctuaries generate $8 billion annually in local economies and support jobs and businesses in the fishing, diving, … Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Huffman, Thompson Call on Secretary Buttigieg to Deny Federal Funding for North Coast Coal Train
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Mike Thompson (CA-05) sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging him to deny federal funding for a railway project intended to transport coal through their districts. "We cannot imagine that your Department of Transportation, with your strong commitment to climate protection and a bold transition to clean energy, … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Huffman Votes to Advance Defense Authorization Reforms, Urges Reduction in Pentagon Spending
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House. The annual Pentagon funding authorization bill, which passed the House 316-133, now goes to the Senate. Once House and Senate differences are reconciled, the bill is expected to return to the House for final passage later this year. "The United States spends too much money on defense, and with this bill Congress is once … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Huffman Responds to FERC Decision Denying Potter Valley Project Extension
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, released the following statement on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision to deny a request by a group of Northern California agencies to pause its application to take over the license for the Potter Valley Project: "The Two Basin Partners have worked diligently to find common ground and resources to pursue a revitalized … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Congressmen Jared Huffman and Blake Moore Introduce the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to Protect Saline Lakes and Habitats
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to better manage conservation efforts for saline lake ecosystems and migratory birds in the West. Saline lakes within the Great Basin-which includes areas of Utah, California, Nevada, and Oregon-provide a critical network of habitats for millions of migrating shorebirds, … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Huffman Announces Multimillion Dollar Education Grant for Yurok Tribe
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded a nearly $30 million Federal grant awarded to the Yurok Tribe through the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Promise Neighborhoods grant program to build a regional five-year effort for a Cradle-School-Career Pathway Project in rural Del Norte County. Rep. Huffman supported the Tribe’s application for this grant in a letter earlier this year and released the below statement today. "It’s … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
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