Press Releases
Rep. Huffman Applauds Passage of New Measure to Prevent Veteran Suicides
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded the unanimous House passage of bipartisan legislation to address the epidemic of suicide among our nation's veterans. "Many of our veterans return from war facing traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, or mental health challenges. Too many don't receive the care they need and, tragically, take their own lives," Huffman said. "The passage of this bipartisan legislation brings us one step closer to ensuring … Continue Reading
December 10, 2014
Following Torture Report, Huffman Votes Against Intelligence Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released the following statement after voting against the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2015 (H.R. 4681): “Today, I voted against the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2015. This was a missed opportunity to exercise needed oversight and implement significant and crucial reforms to our intelligence infrastructure —particularly in light of the recent report on the shameful practice of torture during the Bush … Continue Reading
December 09, 2014
Huffman Votes Against House Republican Water Bill
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against H.R. 5781, so-called “California Emergency Drought Relief Act.” The legislation, introduced on December 2nd, was sent to the House Floor without any committee review or input from any state or federal water agencies, fishing interests, or tribes. H.R. 5781 would micromanage the water systems of California and put significant pressure on North Coast rivers and Northern California salmon populations. Yesterday Huffman … Continue Reading
December 04, 2014
Huffman Secures Major North Coast Victories in National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the inclusion of several critical North Coast-focused measures in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The package of public lands and natural resources bills added to the final NDAA compromise Rep. Huffman's Trinity County Land Exchange Act (H.R. 3326) and the Revitalizing the Economies in the Pacific Act (H.R. 2646). The Trinity County Land Exchange Act will provide Trinity County with a much needed … Continue Reading
December 04, 2014
Huffman Votes Against 2015 Defense Authorization
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill contained a total of $577.1 billion in discretionary defense funding, nearly twice the level of pre-9/11 national defense spending. The NDAA included $495.9 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) base budget, $63.7 billion for the Overseas Contingency Operations account, and $17.5 billion for the Department of Energy national security … Continue Reading
December 03, 2014
Northern California Delegation Statement on Flawed, Discriminatory House Republican Water Bill
WASHINGTON—Today, Northern California Representatives Jared Huffman (D-02), George Miller (D-11) Mike Thompson (D-05), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), John Garamendi (D-03), and Ami Bera (D-07) released the following statement regarding the House Republican water bill introduced last night: “With just a few days left in the legislative session, the House plans to pass yet another divisive, dishonest, and potentially devastating California water bill without any public input or … Continue Reading
November 20, 2014
Northern California Reps. Statement on Senator Feinstein Pulling Deeply-Flawed Water Bill
WASHINGTON—Today, Northern California Representatives Jared Huffman (D-02), George Miller (D-11) Mike Thompson (D-05), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), John Garamendi (D-03), and Ami Bera (D-07) released the following statement after Senator Dianne Feinstein announced she will not be pursuing passage of her water bill this year: “We are pleased Senator Feinstein will not be pursuing passage of the water legislation secretly negotiated by her and House Republicans. This … Continue Reading
November 20, 2014
Rep. Huffman Applauds California Regulators for Investigating Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield for Misleading Provider Networks
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today applauded the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) for finding Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California in violation of state law for drastically overstating the availability of health providers on their new Affordable Care Act policies. According to the DMHC report, more than 25% of physicians listed by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California were not taking Covered California patients or were no longer … Continue Reading
November 18, 2014
Huffman Introduces Bill to Require Congressional Budget Office to Estimate Carbon Footprint of Bills Considered Before Congress
WASHINGTON—On the eve of a Senate vote to approve construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would drastically increase America’s greenhouse gas emissions, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced a bill that would require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to estimate and report the projected carbon footprint of bills considered before Congress. Many bills considered by the U.S. Congress have the potential to increase or decrease carbon emissions, and lawmakers and the … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) spoke out against the Keystone XL Pipeline today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during debate on the bill to approve the pipeline. Huffman voted against the rule for H.R. 5682, which would deem approval of the pipeline’s construction. Huffman’s speech can be viewed HERE, and a transcript can be found below: [[{"fid":"407","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full"},"type":"media","attributes":{"alt":"Huffman Speaks … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
House of Representatives Approves Congressman Huffman’s Bill To Help Trinity County’s Economy
WASHINGTON-For the second time since taking office, freshman Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) has successfully steered a bill through the U.S. House of Representatives. Though the Republican-held House has generally been hostile to environmental priorities, both of Huffman's House-passed bills received bipartisan support and balanced conservation policy with economic development. The Huffman bill approved today, the , now goes to the United States Senate. Trinity County, located … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Point Reyes Community’s Call for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced federal legislation to increase the availability of badly-needed affordable housing in West Marin. Huffman’s bill, H.R. 5684, would convey a roughly 30-acre property in Point Reyes Station currently owned by the Coast Guard to the County of Marin for repurposing as affordable housing. The Coast Guard currently plans to auction the property, designated as surplus, to the highest public bidder. The Huffman bill would … Continue Reading
November 06, 2014
Rep. Huffman Applauds Final Approval of New Guidelines Aimed at Trespass Marijuana Grow Operations
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. Sentencing Commission has finalized guidelines to increase the criminal penalties for environmental damage caused by trespass marijuana grow operations, a proposal first introduced in Huffman's bipartisan legislation known as the PLANT Act. These sentencing guidelines the result of a letter Huffman led with California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer asking that the federal agency join the … Continue Reading
October 28, 2014
Rep. Huffman Applauds Apple for Technology Grant for Hoopa Valley High School
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today applauded Apple Inc. for their selection of Hoopa Valley High School, located on the Hoopa Indian Reservation in Hoopa, for a ConnectED grant that will include: an iPad for every student; a Mac and iPad for every teacher and administrator; an Apple TV for every classroom; Apple software to support creativity and productivity; Appropriate third-party applications and components; and A dedicated Apple team to provide … Continue Reading
October 16, 2014
Rep. Huffman, California Members Urge California Hospitals to Ensure Ebola Preparedness
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jared Huffman and 25 other members of the California Delegation sent a letter to the California Hospital Association President and CEO, C. Duane Dauner, and the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems President and CEO, Erica Murray, ensuring that hospitals across California are taking all appropriate measures to train and prepare their staff to screen, diagnose, and treat any potential Ebola patients. In the letter, the lawmakers … Continue Reading
October 14, 2014
Rep. Huffman Announces Federal Grant for the Marin Farmers Market
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Agriculture Institute of Marin (AIM) a $92,960 federal grant to complete the pre-development phase of the permanent home for the Marin Farmers Market. USDA awarded the grant through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), which aims to support local farms and ranches by developing or expanding local markets, including farmers markets. AIM plans to create a … Continue Reading
October 14, 2014
Rep. Huffman Applauds New American Viticultural Area for Mendocino County
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded the establishment of the new Eagle Peak Mendocino County Viticultural Area in Mendocino County. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) designates American viticultural areas (AVAs) to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. The new AVA will take effect on November 10, 2014. In September of 2013, Congressman Huffman wrote a … Continue Reading
September 30, 2014
Huffman Announces Federal Grants for Mendocino, Humboldt Health Organizations
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that more than 1.8 million dollars in federal grants have been delivered this month to community health centers, tribal organizations, county administrations, and other health care providers throughout Mendocino and Humboldt Counties. “I’m very glad that these crucial local organizations are getting much-needed federal funding to support their missions,” Huffman said. “These valued organizations keep my constituents … Continue Reading
September 29, 2014
Huffman Announces Additional Federal Support to Combat Drug Trafficking in Trinity County
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has designated Trinity County, California as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). “Adding Trinity County to the HIDTA program will help the most rural part of my district fight back against the overwhelming problem of large-scale, environmentally destructive marijuana grows,” said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). “The resources the federal government … Continue Reading
September 24, 2014
Rep. Huffman Appears on The Colbert Report
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) appeared on last night’s episode of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report as part of the ongoing “Better Know A District” series. Huffman and host Stephen Colbert discussed the California redwoods, whether Star Wars’ Han Solo shot first, the landmark state law banning shark finning that Huffman co-authored as a state legislator, California’s record drought, and other topics. Click HERE to watch the piece: The Colbert ReportGet … Continue Reading