Press Releases
Rep. Jared Huffman Unveils Drought Response Legislation, Calls for Public Input
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), who serves as the ranking Democrat on the Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee, today unveiled comprehensive legislation to respond to the worst drought in California state history and called for public input on the draft bill before its formal introduction. Huffman asked Californians throughout the state to visit Huffman.house.gov/drought to read the draft legislation and give their feedback. The legislation includes a range of … Continue Reading
June 16, 2015
Lawmakers Make Bipartisan Push for ‘National Rosie the Riveter Day’
Washington, D.C. - Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) have joined together to introduce a resolution endorsing the establishment of a ‘National Rosie the Riveter Day.’ H.Res. 313 would mark Congress’ support for May 23 each year as a national day of recognition for the millions of women who contributed on the home front during World War II. “The ‘Rosie the Riveters’ played a pivotal role in our nation’s history and proved … Continue Reading
June 12, 2015
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Fast-Track Authority
Huffman: “The House today voted to weaken human trafficking standards and to prohibit trade agreements from addressing climate change. This is simply unacceptable.” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement after voting against Trade Promotion Authority, which would extend “fast track” trade negotiation authority for the next six years: “Trade Promotion Authority would grease the skids for a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, … Continue Reading
June 11, 2015
Rep. Huffman: SFSU Should Work with Tiburon Salmon Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement objecting to the abrupt attempted eviction of the Tiburon Salmon Institute by the new Director of the Romberg Tiburon Center and called on San Francisco State University (SFSU) President Leslie Wong to reverse the decision: "The Tiburon Salmon Institute is managing an effort launched 42 years ago by fisheries conservationists to rear and release salmon smolts into the salmon migration path off … Continue Reading
June 11, 2015
Rep. Huffman announces economic development grant to plan future of Samoa pulp mill
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman today announced an Economic Development Administration grant that will help plan future uses of the old Samoa pulp mill. The $155,000 grant will provide technical assistance to property owner Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District aimed at finding opportunities to reuse the mill’s valuable infrastructure and strengthen the local economy. “I am optimistic that the pulp mill can be repurposed in a way that provides jobs and protects the … Continue Reading
June 11, 2015
Rep. Huffman: Today’s Vote Yet Another Reason to Vote Against Bad Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement after reluctantly voting for the Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act (HR 2393), which eliminates the country-of-origin labeling requirements for pork, beef, and chicken, in response to a World Trade Organization ruling that these labeling requirements violate international trade obligations: "If anyone doubts that bad trade deals will undermine American laws protecting consumers, workers, … Continue Reading
June 10, 2015
House Approves Huffman Amendment to Halt Dirty, Costly Coal Shipments to U.S. Military Bases in Germany
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today offered a bipartisan amendment to strike a nearly half-century old congressional earmark that costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year to ship Pennsylvania coal 3,000 miles to American bases in Germany. Since 1972, each Department of Defense Appropriations Act has included an earmark requiring the Department of Defense to purchase anthracite coal from Pennsylvania to heat military bases at Kaiserslautern, Germany. This … Continue Reading
June 08, 2015
At Ukiah High School, Rep. Huffman Recognizes Student Artists who Participated in 2015 Congressional Art Competition
Ukiah, CA—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today visited Ukiah High School and recognized student artists who participated in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. 50 students from Mendocino County participated in this year’s competition, including 22 students from Ukiah High School. Huffman presented certificates to each participant, including the finalist for Mendocino County, Alexis King, an Ukiah High School sophomore. King’s submission, a black and white digital photograph … Continue Reading
May 22, 2015
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to allow Lytton Rancheria to take tribal land into trust for housing and other non-gaming purposes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced the Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act of 2015 (H.R. 2538), a bill to take lands in Sonoma County into trust for housing and other non-gaming purposes as part of the Lytton Rancheria reservation. In 1958, the Lytton Rancheria, a federally-recognized Pomo Indian tribe, lost its homeland when it was terminated by the federal government. That termination was later found to be unjust and unlawful, and in 1991 … Continue Reading
May 20, 2015
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Bill that Cuts Energy & Environmental Research
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement after voting against the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015: “The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act is nothing more than climate deniers’ latest assault on science masquerading as ‘fiscal responsibility.’ “It makes massive funding cuts to scientific research, hitting some disciplines with cuts as large as 55%, all while ignoring the incredible scientific and technological … Continue Reading
May 20, 2015
Rep. Huffman: Highway Funding Too Important for Short-Term Thinking
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after House Republicans brought forward a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund last night. If the bill had not passed, authorization for the Highway Trust Fund would have expired. Huffman voted for the bill. "For years, Congress has been kicking the can down the road, leaving our transportation sector lurching from crisis to crisis. Today's reckless exercise is no different: instead of using … Continue Reading
May 19, 2015
Rep. Huffman backs Humboldt County’s request for Trinity water
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined Humboldt County today in asking the U.S. Interior Department to honor the county’s right to Trinity River water to protect salmon during California’s extended drought. “Congress promised this water to Humboldt County 60 years ago and the federal government should honor that agreement,” Huffman said. “After three years of drought, it is critical that this water be made available now.” Humboldt County was granted 50,000 acre … Continue Reading
May 19, 2015
House of Representatives Approves Rep. Huffman’s Effort to Support West Marin Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved his proposal to increase the availability of badly-needed affordable housing in West Marin, by giving the County of Marin exclusive first rights to purchase a roughly 30-acre property in Point Reyes Station currently owned by the Coast Guard. The County intends to work with local partners to repurpose the property as affordable housing and community space. Huffman’s … Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2015 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Jenna Tooley of San Marin High School in Novato, CA is the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Huffman met with Jenna and presented her with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition on Friday, photos of which can be found HERE. Jenna’s winning artwork will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year, along with artwork from each Congressional District in the country. As the … Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
Rep. Huffman Statement on White House Approval of Oil Drilling in Arctic Sea
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration yesterday announced conditional approval for Shell Gulf of Mexico, Inc. to begin drilling for oil in the Arctic Ocean: "I am dismayed that the Obama Administration has decided to open the Arctic Sea to oil drilling and potential disaster. This plan lacks all sense: to trust Shell oil to operate safely in one of the most unpredictable, inhospitable, and dangerous … Continue Reading
May 07, 2015
Reps. Huffman, Connolly, Takai: U.S. Postal Service Must Invest in Modern and Efficient Delivery Fleet
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), and Mark Takai (D-HI) yesterday sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) urging an investment in a modern and efficient Postal Service fleet as they begin the process of replacing their aging mail delivery vehicles. The USPS owns and operates the world’s largest civilian vehicle fleet: 192,000 mail delivery vehicles that are driven 4.3 million miles per day. More than 141,000 are aging Grumman LLVs, … Continue Reading
April 30, 2015
Reps. Huffman, Blumenauer, DeSaulnier to Hold Public Forum on Transportation Infrastructure
Washington—Next Wednesday, May 6th, Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) will hold a public forum on transportation infrastructure. The public forum will be held at Autodesk headquarters in San Rafael and focus on innovation in transportation infrastructure and the impending insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund, which funds transportation projects across the United States. In 2014, the Highway Trust Fund nearly went insolvent, requiring … Continue Reading
April 30, 2015
Rep. Huffman Effort to Support West Marin Affordable Housing Advances in House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has approved his proposal to increase the availability of badly-needed affordable housing in West Marin, by giving the County of Marin exclusive first rights to purchase a roughly 30-acre property in Point Reyes Station currently owned by the Coast Guard. The County intends to work with local partners to repurpose the property as affordable housing and … Continue Reading
April 27, 2015
Rep. Huffman Honors Littorai Wines With Sustainable North Coast Certificate
Washington—On Monday, April 27 Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) presented Littorai Wines with his Sustainable North Coast Certificate in recognition of their commitment to conservation and environmentally-sustainable business practices throughout the winemaking process. “From implementing biodynamic farming techniques to adopting an integrated and drought conscious approach to wastewater management, Littorai runs an environmentally low impact winery—while also producing exceptional … Continue Reading
April 22, 2015
On Earth Day, Rep. Huffman Introduces Bills to Make America Greener
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today recognized Earth Day by introducing two bills designed to combat climate change and save money. The bills, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2015 and the Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2015, address the urgent need to make American transportation and building infrastructure greener and more efficient. "Each Earth Day, people across the country and around the world pledge themselves … Continue Reading