Press Releases
Huffman Holds Public Transportation Ride-Along to Highlight Importance of Transportation Funding
Petaluma, CA—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a public transportation ride-along on Monday, May 12 to highlight the importance of federal transportation funding. Huffman, along with Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District and Raymond Messier, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1575, rode a Golden Gate Transit bus from the Petaluma Transit Mall to the San Rafael Transit Center where they met Marin Supervisor Judy … Continue Reading
May 09, 2014
Huffman Statement on “Conspiracy Week” Votes on the House Floor
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after voting against efforts to find Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress and establish a duplicitive select committee to investigate the tragedy in Benghazi: “The vote finding former IRS official Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress is a frivolous distraction. It is wrong as a matter of law to claim that Lerner waived her Fifth Amendment rights: the Supreme Court has clearly held that a witness does not … Continue Reading
May 08, 2014
Reps. Huffman, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make it Easier for Public to Assist National Parks
WASHINGTON—Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-California) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) introduced a bipartisan bill to enhance the ability of philanthropic organizations, educational institutions, and volunteers to support our National Parks. The Park Partner Enhancement Act would clarify the ability of the National Park Service to work cooperatively with philanthropic organizations and educational institutions to advance projects and programs, design and construct National Park … Continue Reading
April 28, 2014
Huffman Calls On Department of Education to Prohibit Harmful Banking Practices Targeting College Campuses
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Congressman George Miller (D-Calif.), and others in the House and Senate today and sent a bicameral letter to Secretary Arne Duncan of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in support of changes to Title IV’s cash management rules, which are currently under revision. The letter urges ED to protect students from unfair banking practices, including … Continue Reading
April 14, 2014
Reps. Huffman, Thompson, Farr, LaMalfa Applaud Action to Stop Environmental Destruction Caused by Trespass Marijuana Grows
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), Sam Farr (D-Carmel), and Doug LaMalfa (R- Richvale), applauded the U.S. Sentencing Commission for taking action to increase public safety and stop the environmental destruction caused by trespass marijuana grows on our public and private lands. The U.S. Sentencing Commission announced last Thursday that it adopted increased penalties for high-level offenders cultivating marijuana on trespassed private or … Continue Reading
April 10, 2014
Huffman Votes Against Ryan Budget
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against a budget that, according to the non-partisan Economic Policy Institute, will cost the economy 3 million jobs and decrease economic growth by 2.5 percent in 2016. The budget proposal authored by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, which passed the House on a largely party-line vote of 219-205, would reduce funding for infrastructure, clean energy, education, research, innovation, and manufacturing. "Now is not the time … Continue Reading
April 04, 2014
Pelosi, Huffman, Bay Area Members Meet with Rosie the Riveter Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, along with members of the San Francisco Bay Area Congressional Delegation, met today with California women who had served in factories during World War II supporting the war effort. These women represent a generation of workers whose contributions gave rise to the image of "Rosie the Riveter," and paved the way for the greater participation of women in the … Continue Reading
April 03, 2014
Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Huffman Bill to Help West Coast Fishing Communities
WASHINGTON-The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs held a hearing on Congressman Jared Huffman's (D-San Rafael) bill to help West Coast fishing communities. The Revitalizing the Economy of Fisheries in the Pacific Act of 2013 (REFI Act), H.R. 2646, coauthored with Congresswoman Jaime Herrerra-Beutler (R-WA), would refinance a federal loan to the West Coast groundfish fishery at today's low interest rates and help fishermen save … Continue Reading
April 02, 2014
At Budget Hearing, Huffman Offers Amendment to Boost Special Education Funding
WASHINGTON-During today's Budget Committee markup, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) offered an amendment to boost funding for special education by $102 billion over 10 years. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), more than 6.5 million children are eligible for special education services, guaranteeing that each child has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. When IDEA was passed in 1975, the federal government committed to pay 40 percent of the average … Continue Reading
March 26, 2014
Rep. Huffman Defends the Antiquities Act
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), who represents the newest National Monument in the United States, defended the Antiquities Act in a speech on the House floor today. Earlier this month, President Obama used the Antiquities Act to add the Point-Arena Stornetta Public Lands on the Mendocino Coast to the California Coastal National Monument. Huffman noted that the "premise that there is a lack and absence of public participation is, at least in my experience, totally … Continue Reading
March 21, 2014
Huffman Announces Staff Changes, Mendocino County Office Open Houses
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced changes to his district staff in Mendocino County, and invited press and the public to attend two "open house" events at his offices in Fort Bragg and Ukiah. Effective March 24, Heather Gurewitz will become Huffman's Mendocino County Field Representative. Originally from Los Angeles, Gurewitz came to Mendocino County in 2009 and has spent the last 5 years as the Women's Business Center Director for West Company … Continue Reading
March 19, 2014
Huffman Statement on Fatal Shooting of Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) issued the following statement after hearing of the death of Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino: "Today is a tragic day for Mendocino County. I extend prayers, condolences, and the full support of my office to the family of officer Ricky Del Fiorentino, who died in the line of duty for the safety of our community. The loss of an officer is never easy, and I hope that the community will heal together and help … Continue Reading
March 14, 2014
Huffman Votes Against 51st Attempt to Undermine Health Reform, Calls for Renewed Effort to Address the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against H.R. 4015, House Republicans' 51st attempt to undermine or repeal the Affordable Care Act. The bill approved by the House today is a particularly cynical one, opposed by medical and seniors' organizations because it undermines a bipartisan, bicameral effort to address the payment system for physicians who accept Medicare patients, who are facing a 24 percent pay cut starting April 1. Huffman is a cosponsor of the … Continue Reading
March 13, 2014
Huffman, Napolitano, DeFazio, Western Democrats Introduce Western Drought Relief Bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) todayintroduced H.R. 4239, a bill to respond to California's record drought and provide assistance to farmers and ranchers, businesses, and communities suffering in California and other western states. Huffman's bill, supported by original cosponsors Grace Napolitano, Peter DeFazio, George Miller, John Garamendi, Mike Thompson, Jerry McNerney, Doris Matsui, Anna G. Eshoo, Sam Farr, Jackie Speier, Ami Bera, Juan Vargas, Alan Lowenthal, … Continue Reading
March 11, 2014
Rep. Jared Huffman Joins President Obama At White House Ceremony Permanently Protecting Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined President Barack Obama today at the White House for a ceremony where the President used his executive authority to expand the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM) to include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands on the Mendocino Coast. This is the first land-based addition to the CCNM and permanently protects more than 1,660 acres of beach, bluffs, and other natural jewels such as the Garcia River estuary. The protected areas … Continue Reading
March 05, 2014
Huffman, Van Hollen, McKinley, Walz, Gibson, Reichert Introduce Bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act
Washington, DC - Today Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), David McKinley (R-WV), Tim Walz (D-MN), Chris Gibson (R-NY), and David Reichert (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act. In 1975, Congress took the critical step of passing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guaranteeing that every child with disabilities would have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. At that time, the federal government committed to pay 40 … Continue Reading
February 27, 2014
Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON--Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that the 2014 annual Congressional Art Competition is open to all High School students in California's Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. "I am excited to announce the kickoff of our 2014 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is an opportunity for Congress to recognize and encourage the impressive artistic talent of our youth. I invite high school students … Continue Reading
February 19, 2014
Huffman, 138 Members of Congress Ask President Obama To Increase Funding for Special Education in FY15 Budget
WASHINGTON—Last night, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) led138 members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to increase funding for special education services. More than 6.5 million children are eligible for special education services under the disability categories of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Under the IDEA, the federal government committed to contributing 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure for each … Continue Reading
February 12, 2014
Huffman, 17 Members of Congress send letter asking Obama to Reschedule Marijuana
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) along with 17 other members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to President Obama asking him to direct Attorney General Eric Holder to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, as is permitted by 21 U.S.C. § 811. “We were encouraged by your recent comments in your interview with David Remnick in the January 27, 2014 issue of the New Yorker, about the shifting public opinion on the legalization of … Continue Reading
February 11, 2014
Huffman Joins MSNBC to Discuss California’s Humane Egg Law
WASHINGTON—In his first appearance on national television as a Congressman, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined MSNBC’s Craig Melvin on NewsNation to discuss Missouri’s misguided lawsuit challenging California’s landmark egg law. Click HERE to view Congressman Huffman’s interview: [[{"fid":"340","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full"},"tagName":"IMG","src":"http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/aBCJpQTdDmk/0.jpg","type":"media","attributes":{"alt":"Huffman speaks to MSNBC about … Continue Reading