Press Releases
Huffman Introduces the Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America’s Infrastructure Act
WASHINGTON-Yesterday, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) helped introduce the Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America's Infrastructure Act. This legislation will put an end to corporate expatriations and devote the resulting revenue to the Highway Trust Fund. It will raise $19.5 billion in revenue over ten years and keep the Trust Fund solvent in the short term as Congress works on a long-term funding solution. Huffman is an original cosponsor of the bill, which was … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Rep. Huffman Invites John Wick, Co-Founder of the Marin Carbon Project, to Testify Before Congress
WASHINGTON—This Wednesday, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) lauded the work of John Wick, co-owner of the Nicasio Native Grass Ranch and Co-Founder of the Marin Carbon Project, who testified before Congress' Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. Wick testified about the Marin Carbon Project's research involving soil carbon sequestration, otherwise known as "carbon farming," which has the potential to dramatically improve the rate at which Carbon Dioxide (CO2 is … Continue Reading
June 25, 2014
Huffman to Hold North Bay Transportation Summit with City, County, Federal Officials
Washington—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will hold a North Bay Transportation Summit on Monday, June 30, with city, county, and federal officials to discuss problems facing transportation infrastructure in the North Bay, including ferry expansion to the congested Highway 101 Sonoma/ Marin Narrows. Huffman will be joined by representatives from Caltrans, SMART, Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, among others. Huffman also asked constituents from Sonoma and … Continue Reading
June 23, 2014
Northern California Lawmakers Call for Public and Transparent Water Negotiations
WASHINGTON—Northern California Reps. Jared Huffman, George Miller, John Garamendi, Jerry McNerney, Doris Matsui, and Mike Thompson today called for public and transparent negotiations between the Senate and House on legislation responding to the historic California drought. In a letter to California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, the members noted that negotiations to date have left the public without adequate information or opportunities for input. Any compromise between the … Continue Reading
June 20, 2014
Huffman Votes Against Defense Appropriations Act, Votes to Curtail NSA Surveillance
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against the FY 2015 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4870. Huffman voted for a number of amendments to improve the bill, including the Lofgren amendment, which curtails the NSA’s domestic surveillance program, and the Lee amendment to prevent further escalation in Iraq. The bill appropriates $491 billion in funding for the Department of Defense - an increase of approximately $4.1 billion from the year before, and $201 million … Continue Reading
June 19, 2014
Huffman, NOAA Meet About Gulf of Farallones and Cordell Bank Sanctuaries Expansion
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Dan Basta, Director of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries for NOAA, met to discuss the boundary expansion of the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank Sanctuaries. Currently, NOAA is proposing to expand the boundaries of Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS), as well as make changes to existing sanctuary regulations and add new regulations. “I am … Continue Reading
June 18, 2014
California Congressional Leaders Urge Expansion of Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
WASHINGTON—Today, California Reps. Jared Huffman, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Anna Eshoo and 13 other members of the California Congressional Delegation voiced their strong support for the proposed 2,771 square mile boundary expansion of the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. In today’s letter, submitted as part of the official public comment period, the members also stated their support for a permanent ban on offshore drilling and … Continue Reading
June 12, 2014
House Agrees to Huffman-Thompson Amendment To Help Protect Nation’s Food Supply, Respond to Rancho Feeding Company Recall
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House agreed today to an amendment offered by Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) to fund the United States Department of Agriculture’s Inspector General to conduct more efficient investigations into food recalls. This would provide for a swift completion of the ongoing investigation into misconduct and potential criminal violations surrounding Rancho Feeding Corporation in Petaluma, California. The amendment would provide $1 million … Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
Reps. Huffman and Schiff Pass Amendment Directing USDA to Update Rules Protecting Captive Orcas and Other Marine Mammals
Washington, DC-Today, Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) attached an amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Act to require the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct and update the science necessary for Animal Welfare Act regulations on captivity of orcas and cetaceans. The amendment would direct the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - which regulates animal captivity, sale, and exhibition- to update and finalize captive marine mammal … Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
Rep. Huffman Defends SMART Rail Project, Votes Against Damaging Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON—Last night, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted against the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Act, which would derail TIGER grant funding sought by the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) project in Northern California. On Monday night, Huffman spoke on the House floor in defense of local investments in public transportation like SMART. T-HUD would slash TIGER grants by 80% as well as restrict eligibility, effectively locking out … Continue Reading
June 02, 2014
Huffman Statement on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON—Following the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the new Clean Power Plan to cut carbon pollution, promote a healthier environment, and fight climate change, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement supporting the significant step toward a cleaner environment and urged Congress to join the President’s efforts: “Climate change is already having far-reaching impacts -- catastrophic droughts and wildfires in California, more … Continue Reading
May 29, 2014
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Stop Spending Taxpayer Dollars on Dirty Energy Projects Abroad
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced a bill that would prevent the United States Export-Import bank—one of the world’s largest sources of public financing for fossil fuel projects—from financing polluting energy projects. Since 2007, the Export-Import Bank provided more than $7.2 billion in financing for coal-fired power plants around the world—all backed by American taxpayer dollars. Huffman’s bill would end all subsidies for dirty energy projects that do not … Continue Reading
May 29, 2014
Members of Congress Call on USDA to Act to Protect Captive Orcas and Marine Mammals
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and 38 members of Congress called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate steps to ensure the humane treatment of captive orcas and marine mammals. In a bipartisan letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the members of Congress urged the USDA to immediately update Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations for captive marine mammals, which have not been updated since 1995. “Sound, modern … Continue Reading
May 28, 2014
Reps. Huffman, Sarbanes to Hold Forums on Election Reform in North Bay Area
Washington—Next week, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and John Sarbanes (D-Maryland), a Congressional leader on election reform and author of the Government by the People Act, will hold two forums on election reform in the North Bay Area. On Monday, June 2, Huffman and Sarbanes will hold a forum in Petaluma at the Petaluma Community Center from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The forum will be moderated by Professor David McCuan of Sonoma State University. On Tuesday, June 3—election … Continue Reading
May 22, 2014
Rep. Huffman Votes Against Bloated Military Bill
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding at nearly twice the level of pre-9/11 national defense spending. The Obama Administration issued a veto threat. “This year’s defense authorization bill is deeply flawed—instead of scaling back our military spending as we wind down the longest war in our nation’s history, the bill ignores common-sense cost-savings and makes … Continue Reading
May 22, 2014
Huffman Statement on Senate Introduction of Klamath Basin Legislation
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation last night that will put into law the Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement that was signed last month: “The introduction of the Klamath legislation in the Senate is a milestone toward an historic effort to revive California’s ailing salmon stocks, improve water quality … Continue Reading
May 20, 2014
Huffman Votes for Critical Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted for the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), a water infrastructure bill that makes critical investments on the North Coast, including along the Russian River. H.R. 3080 is a bipartisan conference report produced by House-Senate negotiations that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers funding for improvements to ports, waterways, and projects tied to flood protection, drinking water, dams and levees, and … Continue Reading
May 15, 2014
Reps. Huffman, Thompson Announce $1.5 Million Grant For North Bay Water Recycling Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-2) and Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $1.5 million WaterSMART grant to the North Bay Water Reuse Authority for its North Bay Water Reuse Program. This funding will help provide recycled water for agricultural, environmental, industrial, and landscape uses throughout Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. “Funding regional water recycling improvements like the North Bay’s program is one of the smartest ways to improve our local and regional … Continue Reading
May 14, 2014
Huffman Pushes for Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON - Ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) meeting to propose new Internet speed and pricing policies, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus sent FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler a letter today urging strong consumer protections that will prevent anti-competitive behavior that could limit innovation and impact consumer access to online content. The letter, co-signed by 34 House Democratic colleagues, calls on … Continue Reading
May 13, 2014
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2014 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that Jee Young Bhan of Redwood High School in Larkspur, California is the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s Second Congressional District. Huffman met with Jee Young Bhan in his San Rafael District Office and presented her with a certificate noting her accomplishment. Her artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year alongside pieces from around the … Continue Reading