Press Releases
Rep. Huffman Votes to Pass H.R. 9, New Legislation to Keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to require the Trump administration to remain in the Paris climate agreement and to develop a serious plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce carbon pollution. Rep. Huffman was an original cosponsor of the legislation, which passed the House of Representatives 231-190. "It's time to draw a line … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Natural Resources Committee Approves Huffman’s Bipartisan Bill to Block Arctic Wildlife Refuge Oil Drilling
Washington, D.C.- The House Committee on Natural Resources today approved, by a vote of 22 to 14, the bipartisan Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, legislation spearheaded by Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The bill repeals a controversial provision included in President Trump's 2017 tax law that started an oil and gas drilling process for the fragile Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Today's … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Chair Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize National Sea Grant College Program
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Water, Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee, introduced the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program through 2025. The Sea Grant program, first established in 1966, allows the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with a network of states and universities on important research on issues facing … Continue Reading
April 29, 2019
Reps. Huffman & Speier Announce Long-Awaited Allocation of Federal Disaster Support to California Fishing Communities
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Jackie Speier (D-Hillsborough) today announced that $29.65 million in long-awaited federal assistance will be finally delivered on June 1st to North Coast fishing communities that suffered major economic impacts due to fisheries disasters dating back to 2015. Huffman, the Chair of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, has helped lead the congressional effort to secure these federal disaster payments. "Tribes, … Continue Reading
April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Clean Up Postal Service Trucks
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2019, legislation to make the American transportation sector cleaner by transforming the United States Postal Service's (USPS) federal fleet into a national leader in fuel efficiency and technological innovation. "Earth Day calls on us all to become better stewards of the planet, and to identify ways to protect our environment for future … Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Rep. Huffman, Bipartisan CA Lawmakers to President Trump: Declare a Major Disaster Declaration for Flooding Damage
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), and a group of bipartisan California lawmakers today sent a congressional letter urging the president to approve California's request for a major disaster declaration for flooding damage. "It is clear that a major disaster declaration is necessary, and that federal assistance programs should be made available, so that our communities can recover from the flood damage that … Continue Reading
April 17, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes on Bold Legislation to Save the Internet
Washington, - Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass H.R. 1644, the Save the Internet Act, to restore popular, bipartisan net neutrality protections for consumers and small businesses after the Trump Administration ended these vital protections in a partisan attack last year. The Save the Internet Act passed the House by a vote of 232-190. "Net neutrality is vital in maintaining a free, open and equitable internet system for all Americans," said Rep. Huffman. "American families, … Continue Reading
April 17, 2019
Rep. Huffman Announces New Funding for Disaster Relief in Mendocino County
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that Mendocino County has been awarded $397,180 in new federal support for fire recovery efforts from the Economic Development Agency (EDA). "The Redwood Valley Fire had devastating effects for Mendocino County's economy and community at large," said Rep. Huffman. "The path to full recovery is long and Mendocino County needs support, while it rebuilds its infrastructure and repairs the damage from the fire. I am glad to … Continue Reading
April 15, 2019
Rep. Huffman Statement on California’s Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Flooding Damage
Washington, D.C.- In response to the State of California's request for a major disaster declaration for the widespread damage and flooding caused by atmospheric river storm systems sweeping the North Coast and state beginning in February 2019, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) is spearheading a congressional letter to urge for presidential approval. He released the following statement: "The recent flooding has rocked our communities, and it is clear that a major disaster declaration is … Continue Reading
April 12, 2019
Reps. Huffman and Gosar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Ease Tax Burden on Homeowners Making Water-Efficient Choices
Washington, D.C.- Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act today, bipartisan legislation ahead of Tax Day to amend Federal tax law to clarify that homeowners do not need to pay income tax when they receive rebates from water utilities for water conservation and water runoff management improvements that they have made. Water utilities around the country-especially in drought-prone areas like California and Arizona-are increasingly … Continue Reading
April 11, 2019
Rep. Huffman Shines Light on Need for Dredging of the Petaluma River & San Rafael Canal During Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Hearing
Rep. Huffman Urged Focus on "Neglected and Abandoned" Waterways Washington- This week, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) drew much-needed congressional attention to the urgent and long-overdue need for dredging in both the Petaluma River and the San Rafael Canal at a hearing in the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in our Nation's Waterways Matter." "Perhaps … Continue Reading
April 10, 2019
Huffman Introduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Washington, D.C.-- After incorporating community input and ideas from across northwest California, Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced his legislation today to guard communities against wildfires, provide local jobs, restore lands impaired by illegal marijuana growing operations, and permanently protect many of northwest California's spectacular wild places and pristine streams. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) is introducing companion legislation in the Senate today. Huffman's Northwest … Continue Reading
April 05, 2019
Chairs Raúl M. Grijalva & Jared Huffman Request Documents on Acting DOI Secretary Bernhardt’s Ties with Westlands Water District
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Water, Oceans, & Wildlife Subcommittee Chair Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) launched a new inquiry today seeking documents associated with David Bernhardt, the current Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of the Interior, and California's powerful Westlands Water District, a former client of Bernhardt's. Serious questions have been raised in filings with the Inspector General and the Office of … Continue Reading
April 04, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Executive Branch Ethics Laws, Target Interior Department’s Industry Revolving Door
WASHINGTON-Legislation introduced today by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will strengthen conflict-of-interest standards for political appointees in the executive branch, closing loopholes and elevating into federal law ethics standards that are currently up to the President to determine and enforce. The bill builds on H.R. 1, House Democrats' sweeping democracy reform legislation to end the culture of corruption in Washington, which passed the House in March, and responds to today's news … Continue Reading
April 04, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Condemn Trump Administration’s Support for Lawsuit Attacking Americans’ Health Care
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass H.Res. 271, a resolution condemning the Trump Administration's participation in the Texas v. U.S. health care lawsuit seeking to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. The resolution, which calls on the Department of Justice to reverse its position in the case was adopted by a bipartisan vote of 240-186. "Instead of Trump's dangerous partisan attempt to … Continue Reading
March 28, 2019
Reps. Huffman, Cunningham Introduce Bipartisan Bicoastal Offshore Drilling Ban
The Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act would permanently ban oil and gas leasing off the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined freshman Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC) in introducing the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act today, new bipartisan legislation to permanently ban oil and gas leasing off both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts that builds on Huffman's earlier West Coast Ocean Protection Act. … Continue Reading
March 27, 2019
Rep. Huffman, House Democrats Introduce H.R. 9, New Legislation to Keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Kathy Castor (FL-14) and other leading lawmakers in introducing H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to require the Trump administration to remain in the Paris climate agreement and to develop a serious plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce pollution. "Californians know that the impacts of climate change are all too real, and all too urgent. I have … Continue Reading
March 26, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
Washington, D.C.- Today, as part of Public Schools Week, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), John Katko (R-NY), Joe Neguse (D-CO), David McKinley (R-WV), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Glen Thompson (R-PA), and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Pat Roberts (R-KS), introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act. This bipartisan legislation would finally ensure Congress' commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In … Continue Reading
March 15, 2019
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution for National Rosie the Riveter Day
Washington, D.C.- In honor of Women's History Month, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA), along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) introduced a Congressional resolution to recognize March 21st, 2018, 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 World War II, women across the nation supported the war effort by leaving their homes and taking on … Continue Reading
March 15, 2019
Rep. Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that the 2019 Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in California's Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. The annual art contest is held by the United States Congress for high school students across the country. "I am glad to announce the kickoff of our 2019 Congressional Art Competition, an opportunity for Congress to recognize and encourage the … Continue Reading