Press Releases
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
June 24, 2021
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