Press Releases
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
March 14, 2019
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