Press Releases
Reps. Huffman, Raskin, McNerney, & Kildee Launch Congressional Freethought Caucus
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), and Dan Kildee (D-MI) announced the launch of the Congressional Freethought Caucus to promote sound public policy based on reason, science, and moral values, protect the secular character of our government, and champion the value of freedom of thought worldwide. “I’m thrilled to be a co-founder of the new Congressional Freethought Caucus, which will help spark an open dialogue about science … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Farmers CARE Act to Improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Washington, D.C.- Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) today introduced new legislation to reshape a key federal farm program to improve water and air quality, soil and wildlife habitat, while supporting and improving agricultural operations. The new bill, known as the Farmers CARE Act, would reform the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a longstanding working lands program administered by the USDA. “We spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year through the EQIP program … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Resolution to Designate ‘National Day of Reason’
Washington, D.C.- To celebrate the importance of rational thought, science, and logic in public policy decisions, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), today offered a resolution to designate May 3rd as a National Day of Reason. “President Trump and his cabinet have launched an all-out war on science, reason, and logic, while attacking those of different faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds,” said Rep. Huffman. “Now more than ever before, it’s clear that we need to reaffirm our nation’s … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal the Trump Administration’s Harmful Solar Tariffs
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) joined Representatives Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Sanford (R-SC), Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Steve Knight (R-CA) in announcing their introduction of the bipartisan Protecting American Solar Jobs Act (H.R. 5571). This bill would repeal the Trump Administration’s misguided decision to impose duties and tariffs on imported solar panels. Under this legislation, duties and tariffs would default back to previous rates and would allow companies … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
Rep. Huffman Slams Trump Admin’s Rush to Accelerate Drilling Preparations in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) today slammed the Trump administration’s rushed move to open the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to dangerous oil and gas drilling. The Department of the Interior announced that it will begin the process to hold its first lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by initiating scoping for an Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed lease sale and opening the public comment period for the next 60 days, starting … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal the Trump Administration’s Harmful Solar Tariffs
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) joined Representatives Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Sanford (R-SC), Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Steve Knight (R-CA) in announcing their introduction of the bipartisan Protecting American Solar Jobs Act (H.R. 5571). This bill would repeal the Trump Administration's misguided decision to impose duties and tariffs on imported solar panels. Under this legislation, duties and tariffs would default back to previous rates and would allow companies … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018
Reps. Huffman & Thompson Announce $212 Million For Disaster Relief for California
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that California has been awarded $212 million in federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) program to provide long-term recovery from the devastating fires of 2017. Congressmen Huffman and Thompson advocated to the administration and Congressional leadership to help secure disaster relief funding through the Bipartisan Budget Act. “From the Redwood … Continue Reading
March 29, 2018
Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Urge Sec. Ross to Swiftly and Robustly Fund Pacific Coast Fishery Disasters
Washington, D.C.- Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Don Young (R-AK), and Jackie Speier (D-CA) led a group of 24 bipartisan lawmakers in urging Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to quickly provide robust allocations for Pacific coast fishery disasters declared in 2017. The bipartisan budget deal, that passed Congress in February, provided $200 million in long overdue fishery disaster relief for struggling fishing communities. This funding will be divided between several fishery disasters … Continue Reading
March 22, 2018
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Omnibus Spending Bill
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) today released the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, a 2,323 page bill to fund the federal government for six months that was released at 8 p.m. last night. The House voted on the legislation shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon: “I opposed this omnibus appropriations bill because it fell short of Congress’ responsibilities in too many ways -and in several respects, those shortfalls were … Continue Reading
March 20, 2018
Rep. Huffman Welcomes Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin to Testify in T&I Subcommittee on Wildfire Impacts & Recovery
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today welcomed Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin to testify in front of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on the needs of the North Coast during the long path to recovery in the wake of the October wildfires. “Last fall Northern California was struck with one of the most devastating wildfires in our state’s history,” said Rep. Huffman. … Continue Reading
March 15, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Modernize America’s Schools
Washington, D.C.- In honor of Public Schools Week, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the Investing for Tomorrow’s Schools Act of 2018 to help repair and improve America’s school buildings and public libraries, upgrade broadband infrastructure, and cut energy and maintenance costs. This legislation provides schools and public libraries a new funding stream to pay for construction and repair of their facilities, including the repair of leaking roofs, crumbling walls, poor … Continue Reading
March 13, 2018
Rep. Huffman Statement on Right-to-Try Vote
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after voting against the House Republicans’ Right-to-Try legislation, which failed to pass out the House of Representatives today: “This so-called Right-to-Try proposal that was rushed to the House floor without committee review could jeopardize patients’ lives. Not only does it gut key drug safety standards that protect vulnerable patients but it’s unnecessary: the Food and Drug Administration already has an … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Designate ‘National Rosie the Riveter Day’
Washington, D.C.- In honor of Women’s History Month, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate led by Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), along with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), introduced Congressional Resolutions to designate March 21st, 2018, as ‘National Rosie the Riveter Day,’ a national day of recognition for the millions of women who supported the war effort on the home front during World War … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Rep. Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced that the 2018 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 U.S. Congress for high school students across the country. “To kick off our 2018 Congressional Art Competition, I invite young artists from up and down California’s North Coast to join their peers … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Rep. Huffman Signs on to Articles of Impeachment
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after joining as a cosponsor of Articles of Impeachment, introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice: “Every member of the House of Representatives pledges to support and defend the Constitution of the United States when we are sworn into office. That carries with it the responsibility to provide checks … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018
Rep. Huffman to DOJ: Investigate Trump’s “Hush Money” to “Stormy Daniels”
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) today led a group of lawmakers in calling for the Department of Justice to investigate the “hush money” paid to adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, better known as “Stormy Daniels,” by Donald Trump’s personal attorney in October 2016. This kickback payment was reportedly exchanged for Daniels’ silence under a nondisclosure agreement covering her private encounters with Donald Trump. The letter urges Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein … Continue Reading
February 09, 2018
Rep. Huffman Votes for Bipartisan Budget Deal to Fund Wildfire & Fishery Disaster Relief; Demands that Speaker Ryan Keep Promise and Allow DACA Vote
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the bipartisan budget deal, which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives today, to fund the government through March, lay a foundation for long-term fiscal stability through 2019, and deliver on several overdue priorities for the North Coast and the country. This agreement provides $89 billion in additional funding to address natural disasters including our local wildfire disaster needs, $200 million in long overdue … Continue Reading
January 26, 2018
Rep. Huffman Announces State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that he has invited his constituent Lynda Bengtsson-Davis, a transgender Marine Corps veteran affected by President Donald Trump’s attempted transgender military ban, to attend the 2018 State of the Union address as his guest. “As President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address, my message to him, to my constituents, and to America as whole is going to be: love trumps hate,” said Rep. Huffman. … Continue Reading
January 22, 2018
Rep. Huffman to Vote Against Short-Term Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement about his decision to vote against the short-term continuing resolution, which will re-open and fund the federal government through February 8th, but which failed to be accompanied by definitive action by Republican leadership to protect Dreamers and deliver on bipartisan-backed priorities: “Four months into the fiscal year, as we face a fourth ‘continuing resolution’ from the Republican majority, one … Continue Reading
January 20, 2018
Rep. Huffman Statement on President Trump’s Government Sh*tdown
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement after the United States Congress failed to pass a bill to fund the government, resulting in a shutdown of the federal government: "Today, I am disgusted and dismayed that Republican congressional 'leaders' and President Trump have brought us to a government shutdown -- the very outcome President Trump said he wanted a few months ago. In our country's long history, this has never happened when one party … Continue Reading