Press Releases
$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
April 08, 2021
Rep. Huffman Dialogue with App Challenge Winners for House of Code
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) interviewed the 2020 California's Second District Congressional App Challenge Winners, Beck Lorsch and Amrit Baveja, for the annual House of Code event hosted by the Internet Education Foundation. House of Code is an annual event where winners of the App Challenge present their submissions to STEM educators and peers. "I am always impressed by the students who submit their apps in the Congressional App Challenge, and Beck and Amrit … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Huffman Statement on Biden American Jobs Plan
Washington, D.C. - Today, member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on President Joe Biden announcing his American Jobs Plan: "President Biden's American Jobs Plan is what communities have been asking leaders to deliver year after year. For decades, we have woefully neglected our traditional infrastructure, and we know we not only need to rebuild it, we need to build it back better. But this … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Huffman Calls on USPS to Halt Vehicle Procurement Contract
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors requesting they halt the 10-year contract to produce up to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) until the contract can be reviewed and the three vacancies on the Board of Governors are filled. "With so many questions and concerns surrounding the NGDV contract, with critical legislation … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Huffman Questions Secretary Buttigieg on Infrastructure Resiliency, Disaster Support
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) questioned Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg during the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing "The Administration's Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure." More information on the hearing and a recording can be found here. During the hearing, Rep. Huffman highlighted Last Chance Grade, the main transportation route on U.S. Highway 101 south of Crescent City, California. The crumbling … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Rectify Alleged Cannabis Firings; Help End the Failed Policy of Cannabis Prohibition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 30 Members of Congress, led by U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Don Beyer (D-VA), Mondaire Jones (D-NY), and Barbara Lee (D-CA), urged President Joe Biden to rectify instances in which several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation, or asked to resign after honestly disclosing past cannabis use. In addressing these reports, the lawmakers asked the White House to clarify its employment suitability policies, remove past … Continue Reading
March 19, 2021
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring ‘Rosie The Riveters’
Washington, D.C. - Today, in observance of National Women's History Month, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) introduced a resolution to recognize March 21, 2021, as 'National Rosie the Riveter Day' to honor the millions of women who supported the war effort on the home front during World War II. "During the Second World War, countless women answered the call of service by … Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
Rep. Jared Huffman Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition is Now Accepting Digital Submissions
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the 2021 Congressional Art Competition is open for digital submissions from all high school students in California's Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. "I am excited to announce the 2021 Congressional Art Competition is now open for digital submissions," said Rep. Huffman. "We've all been finding new ways to connect and engage with each other during the … Continue Reading