Press Releases
Rep. Huffman Reacts to Proposed Rule for Dog Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today issued the following statement in response to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's release of a proposed rule for dog management: "I have heard from constituents on both sides of this debate and have shared this feedback with the park service. I appreciate that the park service has a difficult job in balancing the varied and occasionally competing values of GGNRA stakeholders, and I understand their focus on reducing … Continue Reading
February 23, 2016
Rep. Huffman Praises New Funding for Trinity Collaborative’s Forest Project
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the Trinity County Collaborative nearly $550,000 for projects to improve forest health, reduce the threat of wildfires and support Trinity County's rural economy. The funds come through a highly competitive Joint Chiefs grant program offered by the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The money offers a significant boost towards the … Continue Reading
February 16, 2016
Members of California Delegation Push for Federal Disaster Declaration in Crab Fisheries
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressmembers Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Sam Farr (CA-20), Lois Capps (CA-24) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker urging her to expeditiously review and grant Governor Jerry Brown's request to declare a fishery resource disaster in the California Dungeness crab and rock crab fisheries. An unprecedented toxic bloom of marine algae called Pseudo-nitzchia australis containing the neurotoxin domoic acid has … Continue Reading
February 12, 2016
Rep. Huffman, 12 Members of Congress Urge Obama to Limit Environmental Impacts of Lifting the Crude Oil Export Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led a letter to President Obama, signed by 12 other members of Congress, urging him to take several specific actions to minimize the carbon pollution emissions and public risks from extraction, transportation, and international consumption of crude oil and other dirty fossil fuels. This letter counters Congressional Republicans' insistence on repealing the decades-long restriction on crude oil exports in last year's Consolidated … Continue Reading
February 12, 2016
Reps. Huffman and Speier Introduce Resolution to Designate Today as “National No One Eats Alone Day”
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced a House Resolution yesterday to officially designate today, February 12, 2016 as "National No One Eats Alone Day". The event, started by Beyond Differences, acknowledges the negative impact that social isolation has on children and empowers middle school students to ensure that everyone is included at lunchtime. "As a father of two, I see firsthand the daily challenges faced by our … Continue Reading
February 11, 2016
Rep. Huffman Introduces “Keep it in the Ground Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the 'Keep it in the Ground Act', legislation that would reduce carbon emissions and our nation's addiction to fossil fuels by permanently barring new fossil fuel leases on all federal public lands and in federal waters. "Our nation's capacity to transition towards clean energy sources is expanding at a record pace," said Huffman. "However, there is still much to be done to break our unhealthy dependence on … Continue Reading
February 11, 2016
Rep. Huffman Introduces “Keep It in the Ground Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the 'Keep it in the Ground Act', legislation that would reduce carbon emissions and our nation's addiction to fossil fuels by permanently barring new fossil fuel leases on all federal public lands and in federal waters. "Our nation's capacity to transition towards clean energy sources is expanding at a record pace," said Huffman. "However, there is still much to be done to break our unhealthy dependence on fossil … Continue Reading
February 09, 2016
Rep. Huffman Applauds Gov. Brown’s Disaster Declaration over Dungeness Crab Season Delay
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded Governor Jerry Brown's formal request to the U.S. Department of Commerce for a federal declaration of a fishery disaster. "California Dungeness crab fishermen have been dealt a significant economic hardship by the continued closure of this valuable fishery, and I thank Governor Brown for his work to officially request a disaster declaration." said Huffman. "With the continued closure of the Dungeness crab fishery, the … Continue Reading
February 04, 2016
House Natural Resources Committee Passes Rep. Huffman’s Improved Lytton–Sonoma Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced yesterday that the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved his Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act of 2015 (H.R. 2538), which would take lands in Sonoma County into trust for housing and other non-gaming purposes as part of the Lytton Rancheria reservation. Today's vote was the last step in the committee review process before the full House of Representatives votes on the bill. Huffman amended and strengthened … Continue Reading
February 04, 2016
Rep. Huffman, 25 Members of Congress Urge Secretaries Kerry and Johnson to Strengthen Visa Waiver Program to Protect Dual Nationals, American Visitors to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led a letter with 25 other members of Congress to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to urge them to protect dual national Americans and Americans traveling to Iran from visa restrictions and ensure that they are not are not unjustly targeted. "A U.S. passport should provide its holder the full benefits of citizenship, but unless changes are made to the Visa Waiver Program, some of … Continue Reading
February 04, 2016
Huffman and Schiff Respond to Long-Awaited Captive Marine Mammal Rule
Washington, DC - Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) responded today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that after 20 years they have publicly released their plans to update regulations for captive marine mammals. The Animal Welfare Act provides USDA with the authority over the welfare of a variety of captive marine mammals including orcas, dolphins, polar bears, sea otters, and sea lions. "After nearly two decades, I am glad to see USDA is finally … Continue Reading
February 02, 2016
Rep. Huffman applauds pact between Feds, California, Oregon and PacifiCorp to remove Klamath River dams in 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) welcomed the release today of a key agreement between the federal government, California and Oregon, and power company PacifiCorp which is expected to lead to the historic removal of four dams on the Klamath River. "This agreement is a reflection of all the hard work done by tribal, fishing and environmental communities who have long fought to tear down these dams and bring the Klamath River back to life," said Rep. Huffman, who … Continue Reading
January 29, 2016
Reps. Huffman, Grijalva, DeFazio, Blumenauer, Tsongas, Peters, Dingell, Lowenthal, Van Hollen Request Federal Agencies to Brief Congress on Response to Future Threats to Public Lands
WASHINGTON-Today, in response to the ongoing illegal occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led a letter, along with eight other members of Congress, to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Attorney General Loretta Lynch requesting that they brief Congress on how they plan to respond to similar threats to America's public lands and neighboring communities in the future. "As you know, the situation in Oregon did not happen in … Continue Reading
January 28, 2016
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Reauthorize National Sea Grant College Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.-This week Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced the Opportunities in Cooperative Education And New (OCEAN) Research Partnerships Act, new legislation to reauthorize NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program through 2021. The Sea Grant program, first established in 1966, allows NOAA to collaborate with a network of states and universities on important research on issues facing America's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. "Building resilient coastal … Continue Reading
January 17, 2016
Rep. Huffman Applauds Jason Rezaian’s Peaceful Release from Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement today after official confirmation that Jason Rezaian, Washington Post reporter and Marin native, has been safely released from the Iranian prison where he had been held for more than 500 days: "Words cannot express the relief that we feel today, knowing that Jason's long and unjust captivity has at last come to an end. Jason and his family have been at the forefront of my thoughts for the … Continue Reading
January 15, 2016
Rep. Huffman Statement on President Obama’s suspension of new coal leases on public lands
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Following today's announcement by the Interior Department of a new comprehensive review of the federal coal program which will put a pause on new coal leasing, implement additional transparency, and modernize the program, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement supporting the significant step toward a cleaner environment while ensuring that taxpayers receive their fair share: "The federal coal program is a broken system that for years has … Continue Reading
January 13, 2016
Rep. Huffman Reacts to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after attending President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address on Tuesday night: "Tonight President Obama reminded Americans of the bigger picture that is often forgotten or obscured in our contentious political debates: where we are in the arc of history and how far we've come; the obvious strength of our economy, our military, and our standing in the world; the importance of diversity and … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
Huffman Casts Final Congressional Votes Of 2015, Opposing Permanent Unfunded Tax Giveaways and Supporting Omnibus Funding Bill That Avoids Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today issued a statement strongly opposing the package of permanent, unfunded tax expenditures that passed the House yesterday, and reluctantly supporting a government funding bill today that contains both good and bad policy riders: “Yesterday, the House voted to pass a huge unfunded ‘tax extender’ bill that will increase the deficit by $622 billion, undermine comprehensive tax reform, reward special interests and the wealthiest … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
Rep. Huffman reports progress toward consensus on Last Chance Grade issues
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman today announced the release of a white paper by the Last Chance Grade stakeholder group which outlines a number of points of consensus reached on the proposed project to date. Convened by Huffman this spring, the stakeholder group is made up of twenty representatives of diverse interests, including members of environmental groups, businesses, government and elected representatives, tribes and landowners. The group has been meeting to gather … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
Rep. Huffman Announces More than $4.4 Million in Federal Grants for Local Health Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded more than $4.4 million in federal funds to four health centers in Huffman’s 2nd Congressional District for 2016. With these federal grants, health centers in Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties will be able to continue providing primary care to populations in need, including low-income and … Continue Reading