Press Releases
Huffman, DeFazio Urge Biden EPA to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan urging him to use his authorities granted by the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay, Alaska, from the … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Huffman Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan, Sending Legislation to President Biden
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for final passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act. This sweeping legislative package focuses on putting vaccines in people’s arms, money in people’s pockets, children back in school, and people back in their jobs. The legislation has already passed in the Senate and is headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “This is a historic week for our country. Californians … Continue Reading
March 09, 2021
Huffman, Kaptur, Ryan Introduce Resolution Calling for Halt to USPS-Oshkosh Contract in Light of Failure to Meet Electric Vehicle Standards
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and co-Chair of the House Auto Caucus, released the following statement after she introduced a House Resolution calling on the Biden Administration to halt the USPS-Oshkosh contract until an investigation can be conducted to ensure 1) there was no inappropriate political influence in the process of awarding the contract and 2) that the … Continue Reading
March 09, 2021
Huffman, Harder Pen Letter to Congressional Leaders to Secure Ongoing Water Debt Assistance
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02), Josh Harder (CA-10), and their colleagues sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy on behalf of the 1.6 million California households struggling with water debt. Rep. Huffman and his colleagues have secured a one-time federal allocation for water assistance in the American Rescue Plan and are now pushing for continued support for the program. This year, a study found that California households hold a stunning $1 billion in water … Continue Reading
March 08, 2021
Huffman Introduces Bill to Fund Electrification of USPS Postal Fleet
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced the Postal Vehicle Modernization Act, legislation to provide $6 billion in funding to electrify the United States Postal Service's outdated and dangerous vehicle fleet. "By electrifying the Postal Service fleet, we have an opportunity to boost our economy, slash emissions, and save the crumbling Postal Service. The benefits and need for action could … Continue Reading
March 04, 2021
Huffman, Feinstein, Padilla, Thompson Introduce Bill to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. - Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla and Representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson (all D-Calif.) today introduced the Affordable Housing Redevelopment Act, a bill to reauthorize the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and authorize $1.5 billion to help create new affordable housing through the rehabilitation or redevelopment of old, vacant or foreclosed properties. "The lack of affordable housing is an all-too familiar crisis in California. But with the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass Sweeping Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption, and Ethics Reforms
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, a transformational anti-corruption and elections reform package to clean up Washington, protect and expand voting rights, restore integrity to government, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests. "Democracy is at its strongest when voting is accessible, special-interest money is eradicated, and elected officials are held … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
On World Wildlife Day, Huffman, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address World Extinction Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) recognized World Wildlife Day by re-introducing the Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill to support conservation efforts for highly endangered species around the world. "The alarming acceleration in species extinction has serious consequences not only for ecosystems and wildlife, but for our economies, communities, and the future generations that will be robbed of the rich … Continue Reading
March 02, 2021
Huffman, Lieu, Garamendi, Bonamici, Hold Press Conference on American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Policy and Communications Cochair Ted Lieu (CA-33) and Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), John Garamendi (CA-03), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) passed the American Rescue Plan in the House last week to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs. Today, the members held a press conference on the urgent need for the Senate to pass the legislation. If you missed … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass the American Rescue Plan, Life-Saving Legislation to Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which implements President Biden’s urgently-needed pandemic and economic response plan. This comes as the U.S. surpasses 500,000 deaths to COVID-19, meanwhile the economic crisis is accelerating: over 18 million Americans are receiving unemployment benefits, nearly 24 million people in America are going hungry, up to 40 … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Huffman Bill Passes in Multi-State Public Lands Package
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act, a bill that includes eight individual measures that provide lasting protections for key public lands and waters in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Washington. Representative Jared Huffman’s (D-San Rafael) bill, the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act was approved as part of this legislative package. “Being … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
Reps. Huffman, Schiff, Chu, Carbajal Join Virtual Event to Urge Passage of Bill Package to Preserve One Million Acres of CA Public Lands and Wilderness
Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), and Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) will participate in a virtual event to discuss a large package of public lands bills that the House of Representatives will vote on this Friday, called the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, or PAW Act. The package is strongly supported by the Biden … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
Huffman, Matsui, Bilirakis, Eshoo, Thompson, Klobuchar, Burr, Introduce Bill To Improve Emergency Response Communications Networks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-06), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Mike Thompson (CA-05) as well as Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced the Emergency Reporting Act, a bill that will improve the resiliency of communications networks during emergencies. The Emergency Reporting Act was passed by the House unanimously last Congress. As extreme weather events increase in regularity and severity, … Continue Reading
February 23, 2021
Congressman Huffman, Senators Markey and Carper to Reintroduce Legislation to Reduce Carbon Pollution from National Highway System
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) today announced the planned reintroduction of the Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National (GREEN) Streets Act. This legislation would establish national goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the national highway system and help states adapt their transportation systems to the adverse effects of climate … Continue Reading
February 17, 2021
Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Washington, D.C. - Interested individuals can explore an interactive map of the proposals here. Bill text 1 page summary FAQs Maps of each proposal can be found below: South Fork Trinity - Mad River Restoration Area Horse Mountain Special Management Area Bigfoot National Recreation Trail Black Butte River Wilderness Photo of Black Butte River - P/C Steve Evans Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions Photo of Chanchelulla Wilderness - P/C Jason Smith Chinquapin … Continue Reading
February 17, 2021
Rep. Huffman Elected as Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Democratic members of the House Committee on Natural Resources elected Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) to serve as the Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee. Rep. Huffman previously held this position in the 116th Congress when the Democrats first won the House majority. "I'm honored to be elected by my colleagues to continue my role as Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee," said Rep. Huffman. "Over the past two … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey Re-Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C. - Following the Trump administration's last desperate effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas lease sales earlier this year, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the Arctic Refuge Protection Act, legislation to restore protections to the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain and prevent oil and gas exploration and development … Continue Reading
February 04, 2021
Rep. Huffman Lambasts Cox Media Group for Blackout, Urges Immediate Action to Restore Service
San Rafael, CA - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) sent a letter to Cox Media Group (CMG) urging them to restore access to nationwide channels following CMG's failed negotiations on retransmission consent agreements with AT&T/DirectTV. This is the second time CMG has contributed to blackouts impacting over 25,000 constituents in Rep. Huffman's district who rely on Eureka, California channels KIEM-NBC and KVIQ-CBS. On January 8th, the same two CMG channels were dropped from … Continue Reading
January 31, 2021
Huffman, Thompson Denounce Taylor Greene’s False and Dangerous Theories Regarding Camp Fire
Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the below statement denouncing their colleague Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's endorsement of a false conspiracy theory speculating that the 2018 Camp Fire was intentionally started by a group of wealthy Jewish backers. Thompson and Huffman both represent districts that have been hit hard by some of the worst fires in California history over the past few years. "These comments made by our … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Huffman, Speier Renew Efforts to Increase Gun Safety in the U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Representative Jackie Speier (D- Hillsborough) reintroduced the No Congressional Gun Loophole Act, which would exclude Members of Congress and staff from the Capitol Police Board's exemption for firearms on Capitol Grounds. While in the Capitol and House office buildings, the legislation would explicitly prevent Members from possessing firearms, nullifying the Capitol Police Board regulations that allow this, and would … Continue Reading