Press Releases
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Celebrate NO BAN Act Passage
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, issued the following statement in celebration of House passage of the NO BAN Act, authored by Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), as part of H.R. 2486. In October 2019, the Congressional Freethought Caucus sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committee to express strong support for the NO BAN Act, urging the … Continue Reading
July 21, 2020
Huffman Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes funding for the Pentagon. The FY 2021 NDAA was approved by the House 295 to 125. “As usual with the nation’s bloated defense budget, I have serious concerns that we’re spending too much on the Pentagon’s wish list when we have so many urgent needs at home,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, issued the following statement after the State Department's Commission on Unalienable Rights issued its review of American human rights policy: "We founded the Congressional Freethought Caucus to promote public policy based on reason, science, and moral values, to protect the secular character of our government, and to champion the value of freedom of thought … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Huffman Leads Committee Members in Letter to Administration Opposing Rushed Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, led fellow senior House Natural Resources Committee members in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt. The letter expresses strong opposition to oil and gas lease sales on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and concerns over legal and scientific flaws in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife … Continue Reading
July 16, 2020
Chair Huffman Seeks Answers on NOAA’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
San Rafael, CA - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requesting further information on NOAA's plans to address COVID-19 impacts on fisheries management, NOAA staff, the fishing industry, and members of the public. The letter was addressed to Dr. Neil Jacobs, the Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. … Continue Reading
July 15, 2020
Huffman Supports Water Resources Development Act, Celebrates Wins for Northern California
San Rafael, CA - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 today, including key North Coast and environmental priorities authored by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the committee. This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water resources development projects and studies, as well as reforms and policy direction to the Corps for implementation … Continue Reading
July 15, 2020
Huffman Launches Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey for Constituents
San Rafael, CA - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) launched an online Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey today to allow constituents to share their thoughts on the pandemic and what additional federal action should be taken to support the district's health and economy. Launched in an easy-to-complete form on his website, this survey will be open to responses for the next week. "At the end of this month, the expanded unemployment benefits created by the CARES Act will run out. We … Continue Reading
July 09, 2020
Huffman, LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Eradicate Illegal Marijuana Grows on Public Lands
San Rafael, CA - Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) issued the following statement after he and Reps. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Hal Rogers (KY-05), TJ Cox (CA-21), and Doug Lamborn (CO-05) introduced the Protecting Lands Against Narcotics Trafficking (PLANT) Act. This legislation provides resources to help local, state, and federal law enforcement eradicate illegal marijuana grows on public lands and establishes a fund to restore land that has been damaged by illegal … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Huffman, 30 Members of CA House Delegation Express Opposition to New Oil/Gas Leases Off CA Coast
Washington, D.C. - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), today, joined with co-authors Congressmembers Salud Carbajal, Mike Levin, and Alan Lowenthal, along with 27 additional Members of the California House Delegation, in expressing their concern about reports the Trump Administration continues to develop plans to expand oil and gas leasing along the U.S. Pacific Coast. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Members also expressed their strong opposition to … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Huffman Secures Priorities for Northern California in H.R. 2, a Transformational Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs and Rebuild America
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) voted to pass the Moving Forward Act. This bill marks a transformational investment in American infrastructure that will create millions of jobs, take bold action on the climate crisis, and address disparities in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the country. The more than $1.5 trillion proposal rebuilds U.S. communities with infrastructure and innovation that is smarter, safer, and made to last. "America has called … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Huffman, Select Committee on Climate Crisis, Unveil Climate Crisis Action Plan
Washington, D.C. - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, joined fellow committee members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi today to unveil a comprehensive congressional climate action framework. To view today's press conference, click here. The Select Committee's climate action framework outlines ambitious and achievable policies to: Grow our economy and put Americans back to work in clean energy jobs Protect the health … Continue Reading
June 29, 2020
Huffman Water Infrastructure Proposal Included in House Democrats’ Landmark Infrastructure Bill
Washington, D.C. - This week, House Democrats will be voting on H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a landmark bill including more than $1.5 trillion infrastructure investment that will create millions of jobs, take bold action on the climate crisis, and address disparities in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the country. Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that H.R. 2 includes his FUTURE Western Water Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act, an ambitious water … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a comprehensive policing reform bill introduced by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). This legislation is the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, end racial profiling, change the culture of law enforcement, and build … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
In New Letter, Chair Grijalva and Rep. Huffman Highlight President Trump’s Failure to Distribute Congressionally Approved Funding for Hard-Hit Fishermen
Washington, D.C. - Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, sent a letter to President Trump today questioning his administration's unexplained failure to distribute $300 million in financial aid to Tribal, subsistence, commercial, and charter fishery participants three months after Congress approved the measure as part of the CARES Act, which became law on March 27. The letter is available at … Continue Reading
June 19, 2020
Huffman Votes to Pass Landmark Infrastructure Bill Through Committee
San Rafael, CA - Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined the committee for an historic marathon virtual markup of the INVEST in America Act, which the committee approved last night. This legislation, introduced by Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), is a key part of the Moving Forward infrastructure framework that House Democrats released earlier this year and is expected to be considered on the House floor in … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020
Huffman Advocates for Rural Telecommunications Access in Virtual Committee Hearing
San Rafael, CA - Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a legislative hearing to examine Congressman Jared Huffman's (D-San Rafael) bill, the Public Lands Telecommunications Act. This bill provides federal land management agencies the authority, incentives, and resources to expand telecommunications infrastructure and services on public lands to benefit rural communities and Tribal lands. Rep. Huffman's constituent, Connie Stewart, … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020
Reps. Huffman, Neguse Introduce Bill to Make Major Investments in Wildfire Prevention, Outdoor Recreation, and Public Lands Restoration as Part of COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Efforts
Washington D.C. – Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) today introduced legislation to provide financial relief to struggling outdoor recreation industries and make historic investments in Conservation Corps and Public Lands Service Organizations. The bill provides critical funds to support the natural resource management and conservation workforce that underpins the health of our public lands. Additionally, the legislation bolsters wildfire prevention and … Continue Reading
June 16, 2020
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition
San Rafael, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Diya Patel of Ukiah High School is the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Diya's winning artwork will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year, along with artwork from each congressional district in the country. As the winner of the competition, she will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington D.C. to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for the new display. The timing for … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
*ICYMI* Rep. Huffman Joins Telephone Town Hall to Engage with Aging Americans on COVID-19 Federal Response
San Rafael, CA - In honor of Older Americans Month this May, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined AARP for a telephone town hall to discuss the government's response to the enormous challenges that the coronavirus crisis poses for the nation's aging population. During the event, Rep. Huffman answered live questions from constituents on topics ranging from safety in nursing home operations to concerns over religious institutions reopening. The event took place on Friday, May 29, … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
Huffman, Thompson, Eshoo, Lofgren, Matsui, Bera, LaMalfa, Swalwell, DeSaulnier, Khanna, Panetta Introduce Utility Resilience and Reliability Act
San Rafael, CA - Today Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Members of the Bay Area Delegation - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06), Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) - announced the introduction of the bipartisan Utility Resilience and Reliability Act. The bill will help build in resiliency into … Continue Reading