Press Releases
Rep. Huffman Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced the start of the 2022 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. “From apps like the COVID-19 contact tracing tool to combat the pandemic, to a free 3D graphing software to … Continue Reading
June 10, 2022
Huffman Statement on STB’s Decision to Deny Toxic Coal Train
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) decision to deny the North Coast Railroad Company’s application. “We just received great news from the Surface Transportation Board: the scheme by a shadowy out-of-state LLC to revive an abandoned rail line through the Eel River canyon and start exporting coal to Asia has been rejected. After months of … Continue Reading
June 10, 2022
North Coast Members of Congress Speak Out Against Northwestern Pacific Railroad Filings, Potential Fraud
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) sent a letter to Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chief of Section Cynthia T. Brown in support of the Great American Trail railbank and in opposition to other entities who filed interest in taking over the line. “The complete lack of freight traffic on the line since 1998, high risk, and improbable restoration of the tracks for … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
Water Resources Development Act Passes House, Includes Huffman-Led Wins for Northern California
Washington, DC - Last night, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, including key North Coast and environmental priorities authored by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). 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 of its civil works missions. "This week's … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
House Democrats Pass Historic Legislation to Confront Gun Violence
Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Protecting Our Kids Act and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. These bills include a comprehensive package of gun violence prevention proposals to reduce gun deaths and help prevent future mass casualty shootings. “We have a gun violence epidemic in our country, a crisis that is uniquely American. As elected officials, it’s our responsibility to legislate to protect communities … Continue Reading
June 07, 2022
Huffman Announces Funding for North Coast Cultural and Educational Organizations Impacted by Pandemic
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that several tribal and cultural organizations in California's Second Congressional District have received grants as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' ARP: Humanities Grantmaking program, made possible through the American Rescue Plan. “The cultural and tribal organizations receiving this funding are important parts of the history and way of life in our district, and it’s … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Late Filing for Disastrous Coal Train
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the North Coast Railroad Company’s late petition filed with the Federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) to ship millions of tons of coal from Utah, Wyoming, and Montana to Asia through the Port of Humboldt. "As the STB was set to continue its consideration for the North Coast Rail Authority's railbank and the future of the Great Redwood Trail, a company that has been … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Ahead of Global Oceans Conference, Huffman and Graves Call for Regulations on Illegal Fishing
Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference and in recognition of World Oceans Month, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Garret Graves (R-LA) sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling for the administration to send a clear message on the world stage that the U.S. is a leader in addressing illegal fishing and forced labor by announcing new regulations for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Reps. Huffman and Graves have been strong advocates for combatting IUU … Continue Reading
May 31, 2022
Huffman, Padilla Introduce Bill to Protect Californians from Post-Wildfire Threats
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced legislation to better protect communities from post-fire flooding. The Post Fire Flooding and Debris Flow Act would include mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flows as eligible under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and allow for state and local governments to act quickly when storms are imminent to protect lives, property, and public … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
Huffman, Merkley Team Up with European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Member of the European Parliament Marie Toussaint in a trans-Atlantic effort to transition to clean energy and prevent new liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The legislators led a joint letter to President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the recently created US-EU Task Force for Energy Security to develop a plan that ensures no new financing, … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
Huffman Supports Water Resources Development Act, Celebrates Wins for Northern California
Washington, DC – The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 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 … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Surface Transportation Board Ruling on North Coast Rail Lines
Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding rail lines on the North Coast: “The Surface Transportation Board’s ruling was no surprise, but it certainly offers up as many questions as it answers. Community input, transparency, and reaching our climate goals are all crucial factors when considering the future of rail lines. The toxic coal train is not only completely … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Rep. Jared Huffman Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner and Finalists
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Zexuan Wu of San Anselmo is the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for California’s Second District. “Every year, the Congressional Art Competition serves as a testament to our students’ creative talents,” Rep. Huffman said. “I want to thank the many artists who submitted their work this year and extend a heartfelt congratulations to our winner: Zexuan Wu. … Continue Reading
May 09, 2022
Huffman Announces Over $1 Million in Historic Preservation Grants North Coast Tribes
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the distribution of over $1 million in historic preservation funds (HPF) to 17 tribal historic preservation offices in California's Second Congressional District. The HPF grants fund preservation programs at tribal offices ensure preservation of tribal sites and cultural traditions. "My district is home to many tribes, whose culture and history have been a deeply important part of the fabric of our community … Continue Reading
April 27, 2022
Reps. Huffman and Jones Call Out U.S. Insurance Company For Investing In Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Mondaire Jones (D-NY), along with 14 colleagues, called out U.S. insurance companies for continuing to invest in fossil fuel expansion projects despite the risks the projects pose to the country's economic stability and furthering the climate crisis. In letters to 13 of the top U.S. insurers — American Insurance Group, Chubb, Berkshire Hathaway, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, The Hartford, Starr Insurance … Continue Reading
April 21, 2022
Huffman Leads Colleagues in Letter Calling for Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Impacts
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, led his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan regarding the environmental impacts of cryptocurrency mining operations. "We have serious concerns regarding reports that cryptocurrency facilities across the country are polluting … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Reps. Huffman, Case, Grothman Reintroduce Rural Veterans Act to Improve Health Care for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Ed Case (D-HI), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI) reintroduced the bipartisan Recruiting in Underserved Rural Areas and Localities for Veterans (RURAL Veterans) Act to address the shortage of Veterans Administration medical professionals in rural areas, where almost a quarter of veterans live. The new legislation will create an Office of Rural Recruitment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would provide a focused and targeted … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
Huffman, DeFazio Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area to Include Oregon
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced legislation to expand the Smith River National Recreation Area by 58,000 acres, which would protect the diverse ecosystems of the rivers, streams, and adjacent lands of the North Fork Smith River watershed, and help boost the local fishing and recreation industries that many Pacific Northwest families rely on. In 1990, Congress enacted legislation to establish the Smith River National … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
Congressional Members to Biden Administration: Restore Wildlife Habitat, Prevent Toxic Dust at Salton Sea
Washington- Representatives Jared Huffman, Raul Ruiz, Juan Vargas, and Grace Napolitano (all D-Calif.) and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla today called on the Interior Department, Agriculture Department and Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop a near-term funding plan to restore wildlife habitat along the Salton Sea and prevent toxic dust from federal land from blowing into the surrounding communities. "In recent years, water inflows to the Salton Sea, California's largest … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Status of Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the status of his Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reauthorization legislation, the Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act, in light of Congressman Don Young's passing: "Over the past three years, I have worked to update and reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act - traveling coast to coast to hear from stakeholders, releasing discussion drafts for public review, and partnering with … Continue Reading