Press Releases
Huffman, Napolitano, Grijalva, and Lee Introduce Legislation to Fund Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects in the West
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), and Susie Lee (NV-03) introduced H.R. 4099, the Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act, to create a water recycling grant program for large-scale projects in California and the other sixteen western states. "Severe drought is becoming the new normal for folks in California, and we can't allow band-aids and one-sided solutions to result in another water war. … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Rep. Huffman Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced the start of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for high school students in California’s Second Congressional District. “The Congressional App Challenge is an excellent opportunity for students in my district to build their skills in the STEM field,” said Rep. Huffman. “I’m always impressed by the apps students submit every year, including last year’s winners, Beck Lorsch … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham, Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect America’s Coastal Regions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-2) and Jennifer González-Colón (R-P.R.), along with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), have introduced legislation that would reauthorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Coastal Program, which brings together FWS activities in priority coastal areas along the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, and in the Caribbean. Within these areas, the FWS partners with … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
Huffman, Bacon, Gillibrand, Lankford Introduce Bill to Improve National Adoption and Foster Care Home Studies
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act of 2021, legislation to create a national standard and database to increase the uniformity and transparency of home studies for families adopting children. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Across the United States, home studies are mandated for … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Rep. Huffman Praises FERC Decision to Move on Klamath Dam Removal
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision today to allow the Klamath River dam removal project to go forward, clearing the way for a massive effort to restore struggling salmon runs vital for tribal and coastal communities. FERC approved PacifiCorp, the non-profit Klamath River Renewal Corporation, and the states of California and Oregon's application to transfer the utility's hydropower license to the … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Marin County High School Student Wins Huffman’s 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Samuel Lopez of Fairfax is the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for California's Second District. "Congratulations to Samuel for this achievement. His resolve is beyond anything I've seen in my time holding this competition," said Rep. Huffman. "Samuel has muscular dystrophy and is in a wheelchair. His dedication to continue this hobby, despite the significant challenges he faces even holding a … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Huffman Bill Would Protect and Restore Carbon-Sequestering Ecosystems
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, introduced the Blue Carbon Protection Act to help protect and restore blue carbon ecosystems in the United States. "As communities grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, it's becoming increasingly important we harness natural solutions to sequester carbon emissions driving this crisis," said Rep. Huffman. "Blue carbon ecosystems have proven … Continue Reading
June 08, 2021
$24.4 Million in Huffman Infrastructure Projects Slated to Move Forward
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I), announced that over $24.4 million has been allocated for transportation projects serving the people of California's Second Congressional District as a part of T&I's surface transportation reauthorization bill, the INVEST in America Act. "I'm glad to see this funding awarded to our community for the vital transportation projects we need to keep … Continue Reading
June 01, 2021
Rep. Huffman Applauds Biden Administration Lease Suspension in ANWR
San Rafael, CA - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, released the following statement on the Biden administration's move to suspend all oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: "In a rushed, illegal process, the coastal plain of America's Arctic Refuge was not only sold off but virtually given away, against the … Continue Reading
May 20, 2021
Huffman Introduces Water Infrastructure Bill to Improve Drought Preparedness and Water Supply Reliability
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) reintroduced his FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act (FUTURE Act), an ambitious water infrastructure proposal that is the culmination of months of public vetting and legislative development. This bill would develop more resilient water infrastructure, expand the use of modern water management tools and technologies, and assist underserved areas in meeting their drinking water needs. "As the … Continue Reading
May 13, 2021
House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Huffman’s Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined a subcommittee hearing on protecting coastal communities and ocean resources from offshore drilling, which included consideration of his legislation, H.R. 3048, the North Pacific Ocean Protection Act. This bill would prohibit new oil and gas leases off the coasts of Northern and Central California, Oregon, and Washington, ensuring a sustainable future for coastal communities and the millions of jobs and billions of … Continue Reading
May 12, 2021
Huffman Highlights Upcoming State and Local Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan for CA’s Second Congressional District
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) announced the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that the U.S. Department of Treasury is releasing to California's Second Congressional District as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will provide vital resources for California's families and communities. "We've all been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and there is a long road to recovery ahead," said Rep. Huffman. "Thanks to the American … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Huffman, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat IUU Fishing, Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, and Representative Garret Graves (R-LA) introduced the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act to combat illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses in the seafood supply chain. This legislation would link IUU fishing to forced labor in the seafood supply chain and make seafood import monitoring more effective. It … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Huffman, Maloney, DeFazio, and Connolly Lead 50+ Dems Asking President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Support All-Electric Fleet for Postal Service
Washington D.C. (May 11, 2021)-Today, Representative Jared Huffman, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio, and Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Gerald E. Connolly led a group of more than 50 House Democrats sending letters to President Biden and Speaker Pelosi requesting support to enable the United States Postal Service to purchase an all-electric … Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
Huffman and Pappas Introduce Expanded Active Transportation Systems Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act. Their legislation provides $500 million annually in funding for a federal grant program to help build connected active-transportation routes including trails, sidewalks, and bikeways that support the health and economic growth of our communities. This legislation will help provide the necessary resources and policy changes to deliver a 21st … Continue Reading
April 29, 2021
Huffman, Bonamici, Young, González-Colón Introduce Bill to Strengthen NOAA Response to Sexual Harassment, Assault
WASHINGTON, DC [04/29/21] – During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Don Young (R-AK), and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) response to sexual assault and sexual harassment, and to secure more resources for survivors. “Sexual assault and harassment are pervasive crimes that cannot be tolerated … Continue Reading
April 26, 2021
HUFFMAN, THOMPSON, LAMALFA ESHOO, MATSUI, GARAMENDI, DESAULNIER, KHANNA AND PANETTA INTRODUCE UTILITY RESILIENCE AND RELIABILITY ACT
Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) along with Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Doris Matsui (CA-06), John Garamendi (CA-03), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) to introduce the Utility Resilience and Reliability Act, a bipartisan bill to make the national energy grid more reliable and resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather events. Text of the bill can be found … Continue Reading
April 21, 2021
Huffman Statement on Mendocino, Sonoma State of Emergency Declaration
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's declaration of a state of emergency in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties due to drought conditions in the Russian River watershed: "Climate-driven natural disasters are worsening every year, and we know another dangerously dry year is on the horizon. It's critical we act early before impacts become more severe, and I'm glad that Governor Newsom has made this … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Huffman, Merkley Lead Charge to Get the Federal Government out of the Fossil Fuel Business
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley are leading a bicameral group of 21 lawmakers in introducing the Keep it in the Ground Act-urgent legislation to stop new fossil fuel leases and put an end to nonproducing leases for extraction of coal, oil, gas, oil shale, and tar sands extraction on public lands and in public waters. The combustion of fossil fuels that have been extracted from America's public lands and waters currently amount … Continue Reading
April 09, 2021
Huffman, Thompson Call for Windsor Mayor to Resign
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the below statement following recent sexual assault allegations against Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli: "The accusations against Mayor Foppoli are deeply disturbing. These multiple, corroborated accounts suggest a pattern of predatory sexual misconduct that is deplorable and totally unacceptable. It is not possible for Mr. Foppoli to credibly or effectively continue serving on the Windsor Council. … Continue Reading