Press Releases
Reps. Huffman and Price Introduce the Local and Independent Television Protection Act
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and David Price (D-NC) today introduced the Local and Independent Television Protection Act to protect local television markets across the country from corporate consolidation by permanently ending the so-called "UHF discount," an obsolete FCC loophole that the Trump Administration revived in 2017 ahead of proposed corporate media mergers. "The demise of the Sinclair-Tribune merger does nothing to lessen the threat of future media … Continue Reading
March 14, 2019
Rep. Huffman Applauds $40 Million in New Funding for Last Chance Grade
WASHINGTON-In response to the California Transportation Commission decision to fund the California Department of Transportation's $40 million request in additional funding for environmental work for Last Chance Grade, Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement: "California Transportation Commission's decision to provide an additional $40 million in support of Last Chance Grade is big news for the safety of both the Del Norte community and the travelling public, as well as … Continue Reading
March 08, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes for H.R. 1; Pushes for Stronger Executive Branch Ethics Laws
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted for H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a historic reform package to restore the promise of our nation's democracy, end the culture of corruption in Washington, and reduce the role of money in politics to return the power back to the American people. The bill passed the house 234-193. "For far too long, the voices of everyday Americans have been drowned out by special interests and the culture of corruption in Washington. … Continue Reading
February 28, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Lytton Rancheria Tribal Land Legislation
Bill would take land into trust, ensure implementation of Sonoma-Lytton agreement to prohibit gaming Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) reintroduced the Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act, a bill to take lands owned by the Lytton Rancheria in Sonoma County into trust for housing and other purposes as part of the Tribe's reservation, permanently prohibit the Tribe from using those lands and or other land in Sonoma County for casino gaming, and to uphold … Continue Reading
February 26, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to Terminate the President’s Sham National Emergency Declaration
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted in support of H.J. Res. 46, a joint resolution to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration. "President Trump's emergency declaration is an unlawful grab for power, and a desperate attempt to get billions for his ineffective border wall contrary to the explicit direction of Congress," said Rep. Huffman. "The President is not above the law, and he cannot be allowed to undermine the Constitution or the will … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Huffman Votes to Keep Government Open; Slams President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass a bipartisan, bicameral compromise funding agreement to avert a second senseless Trump Shutdown, while rejecting proposed cuts to critical domestic investments and working towards a more humane immigration system. The conference report passed the House by a veto-proof 300-128 margin. "I voted "yes" on the bipartisan agreement to fund the government because overall it delivers wins on several key priorities. While this … Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
Huffman, Fitzpatrick, 100 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Protections
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and 100 lawmakers introduced Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to halt the oil and gas drilling exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge currently being pursued by the Trump administration. The Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act would protect the … Continue Reading
February 08, 2019
Huffman, Fitzpatrick, Beyer, 56 Lawmakers Introduce Still-In Paris Resolution
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Don Beyer (D-VA) and 56 other representatives introduced the "Still-In Resolution," a bipartisan House Concurrent Resolution to reaffirm that Congress remains committed to the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. In response to President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, this House Concurrent Resolution has a simple, but strong, message: Congress is Still … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Rep. Huffman Appointed to Join the House’s New Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Washington, D.C.- Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will serve on the newly formed Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 116th Congress. "Communities in my district on the North Coast of California are already feeling the impacts of climate change, including warming and acidifying oceans, drought, and devastating wildfires," said Rep. Huffman. "The House of Representatives has been injected with a new sense of urgency on conservation … Continue Reading
February 06, 2019
Rep. Huffman Reacts to State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after attending President Trump's second State of the Union address on Tuesday night: "Last night's State of the Union address can be summed up by its utter lack of policy and substance. While I'm glad the President mentioned some important issues such as infrastructure and prescription drug prices, talk is cheap. If the President ever wants to work across the aisle on serious policy solutions to these … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Rep. Huffman Announces State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that he has invited his constituent and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipient Alex DeLeon, to attend the 2019 State of the Union address as his guest. "As President Trump continues to spew his hateful rhetoric on his medieval border wall, I'm grateful to have DACA recipient Alex DeLeon by my side at this State of the Union," said Rep. Huffman. "Alex embodies what is so great about America: … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Rep. Huffman Statement on Bernhardt Nomination to Interior
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, issued the following statement in response to news that President Trump will appoint Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt to the office of Secretary of the Department of the Interior: "President Trump's decision to promote David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Interior is alarming and disappointing, and he will fit right in with a Cabinet that is stocked with lobbyists," said Rep. … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Rep. Huffman Elected Chair of Water, Oceans, & 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 newly established Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee. "I'm honored to be elected by my colleagues to Chair the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee," said Rep. Huffman. "We have a lot of work to do and I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and working as a team to provide much-needed oversight of the Trump … Continue Reading
January 15, 2019
Reps. Huffman & Napolitano Release GAO Report on the Benefits of Water Reuse Projects
Washington, D.C.- A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today by the expected Chair of the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), and the expected Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Representative Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte), shines a light on the importance of federal funding for water recycling projects in preparing the arid West for a changing climate and scarce water supplies. The GAO … Continue Reading
January 08, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
Lawmakers from the Coastal States Joined Rep. Huffman Today in Authoring Legislation to Protect Our Coasts from New Oil & Gas Drilling Washington, D.C.- As part of a coordinated state and national effort to protect the entire coastline of the United States from the dangers of offshore oil drilling, and send a strong message of opposition to the Trump administration's attempted drilling spree in public waters, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today reintroduced … Continue Reading
January 04, 2019
Rep. Huffman Votes to End President Trump’s Shutdown & Reopen the Government
Washington, D.C.- On the first day of the new session of Congress, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for two bills to end President Trump's shutdown, reopen government services, and ensure federal workers get the paychecks they've earned, without providing a single new dollar for the President's border wall demands. The bills passed with bipartisan support in the House and two Republican Senators have already signaled support for this effort by the new House majority to quickly … Continue Reading
December 12, 2018
Rep. Huffman Votes for Farm Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the Conference Report on H.R. 2, better known as the Farm Bill, which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 369 to 47. The Farm Bill that was voted on today reflects substantial changes negotiated between the House and Senate that protect access to nutrition assistance, support conservation, local foods, rural development, and farming opportunities. "This bipartisan Farm Bill … Continue Reading
November 28, 2018
Rep. Huffman to Support Nancy Pelosi for Speaker
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that he will cast his vote in support of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to serve as the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. "Nancy Pelosi is a proven leader who has delivered time and again on core Democratic values. I especially appreciate her deep personal commitment to protecting our natural environment and confronting climate change, ensuring that every American has access to quality … Continue Reading
November 09, 2018
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of the House Student App Challenge Competition
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Hazel and Andrew Prasetya, a brother and sister team, are the winners of the 2018 House Student App Challenge for California's second congressional district. Hazel attends Casa Grande High School and Andrew attends Kenilworth Junior High School, both in Petaluma. Hazel and Andrew's submission is an app called "Cubic Calculator," which would replace costly calculators to graph 3D functions using a free graphing … Continue Reading
October 30, 2018
Rep. Huffman Releases New Report on Impact of Republican Budget Cuts to California
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released a new Joint Economic Committee report that finds 40 percent of Americans—including 343,900 residents of Huffman’s congressional district—will be hit by the Republican Congress’ massive proposed budget cuts to programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). After driving up the debt by $2 trillion with their tax law, the budget released this year by the Republican majority in Congress … Continue Reading