Press Releases
House Democrats Call Out GOP on Drought’s Economic Impact after Amendments are Excluded from Valadao Bill
Washington - A group of House Democrats are calling out House Republicans for not taking into account the impact that the Valadao drought legislation will have on the economies of the Delta farming and Northern California and Oregon fishing communities, or the larger impact on communities across California. Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), and Peter DeFazio (OR-04), offered a pair of amendments that would require the legislation to take economic impact into consideration. … Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Statement by Congressman Huffman on Iran Nuclear Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today issued the following statement today after the U.S. and P5 nations announced an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program: “I congratulate President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry for completing the P5+1 negotiations and achieving a final proposed agreement to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Over the next several weeks, I look forward to reviewing the details of the agreement and becoming further … Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Rep. Huffman: Shameful that House Republicans quashed progress made to take down Confederate Flag
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), the author of two amendments curtailing sales and displays of Confederate flags on federal property, today released the following statement after House Republican Leadership retracted a spending bill, effectively quashing the progress the House of Representatives made to take down the Confederate flag. “The United States House of Representatives had an opportunity to add its voice to end the promotion of the cruel, racist … Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Rep. Huffman Opposes Divisive, Cynical House Republican Water Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Ranking Democrat on the Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee today led the effort to oppose a divisive, flawed, and cynical House Republican water bill that does not create new water and would do nothing to alleviate the effects of California's record drought. Huffman offered a series of amendments to protect salmon fishing jobs, to protect tribal jobs, to protect water deliveries on the Trinity River and Humboldt county and … Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
Reps. Huffman and Heck Introduce Bill to Help Homeowners Invest In Energy Efficiency
WASHINGTON—Reps. Jared Huffman (D-California) and Denny Heck (D-Washington) today introduced new legislation to help homeowners make investments in their homes and save money on their electricity and water bills. The Solar and Water-Efficient Homes Act would improve and modernize the Title I Home and Property Improvement Loan Program, one of America’s oldest tools for assisting homeowners to remodel and upgrade their homes, and spur homeowners to invest in efficiency upgrades, greywater … Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
After Unprecedented Public Input, Rep. Jared Huffman Introduces Final “Crowdsourced” Drought Response Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) , who serves as the Ranking Democrat on the Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee, today introduced comprehensive legislation to respond to the worst drought in California state history. Last month, Huffman unveiled the draft legislation to the public and asked Californians to share comments and ideas to incorporate in the bill. The bill Huffman introduced in the House today, the Drought Relief and Resilience Act, reflects the feedback … Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
Passage of two Huffman amendments would curtail sales, displays of Confederate flags
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives last night unanimously approved two amendments offered by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) to prevent the future sale of Confederate flag merchandise in National Park Service (NPS) stores and to disallow any grave in any Federal cemetery operated by the Park Service to be decorated with a Confederate flag. “While many concessionaires have agreed to follow the request of the National Park Service, I am dismayed by reports that some … Continue Reading
June 30, 2015
DeFazio, Huffman, Wyden, Merkley Praise Temporary Ban on Mining Projects in Southwest Oregon Watershed Protection Area Covered By Their Bills in House and Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - Seeking to protect a celebrated collection of world-class salmon and steelhead rivers, U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio (OR-4) and Jared Huffman (CA-2), as well as Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), applauded the temporary ban on new mining projects in an area covered by a bill the Congressmen and Senators introduced, the Southwest Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act. The temporary segregation measure will preserve the status quo and protect the … Continue Reading
June 17, 2015
Rep. Jared Huffman Unveils Drought Response Legislation, Calls for Public Input
June 17, 2015
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