Press Releases
Huffman Statement on President Obama’s Syria Speech
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) today released the following statement after President Barack Obama's speech on Syria: "The President did the right thing by postponing the vote in Congress and acknowledging that we have a new diplomatic channel that deserves pursuing. Getting Assad's chemical weapons stockpiles into international custody and destroying them is a far better solution than military action, which should always be a last resort. I support the administration's … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Huffman Releases Video Response to Constituent Email Concerning NSA Surveillance
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today released a video response to a constituent's email concerning the National Security Agency's surveillance activities. The video response, recorded shortly after his vote on the Amash/Conyers amendment to rein in NSA surveillance programs, was released in light of continuing revelations concerning the NSA. This is the latest in his "Ask Jared" video series."Some of the laws we passed immediately after the 9/11 tragedy went too far … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
Huffman to White House: Consult Congress Before Any Military Engagement in Syria
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today joined 53 Democrats led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), in a letter calling on President Obama to consult Congress before the use of any military force in response to the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government."I am disgusted and outraged by the use of chemical weapons in Syria, apparently at the hands of the Assad regime. President Assad must be held accountable for any use of chemical weapons, but the … Continue Reading
August 22, 2013
Huffman lauds court decision to release Trinity water to help prevent Klamath fish kill
San Rafael, California- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) welcomed the decision by a U.S. District Court judge today to allow the release of water from Trinity Reservoir to the Lower Klamath River to reduce the chances of a devastating fish kill. Huffman, who represents the North Coast of California in Congress, remains concerned that a temporary restraining order obtained by Central Valley irrigators in the case may mean cold, clear water will not reach the Klamath in time to protect a … Continue Reading
August 14, 2013
Huffman, House Democrats Call on Speaker Boehner Not to Push More Americans into Hunger
San Rafael, California-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined 204 House Democrats in calling on Speaker Boehner to include funding for nutrition programs in any future Farm Bill. Huffman and the other signers of the letter opposed the version of the Farm Bill that passed the House of Representatives last month, in part because it did not include important nutrition programs."The Republican leadership recently forced through a Farm Bill reauthorization, H.R. 2642, which did not include … Continue Reading
July 31, 2013
Huffman Statement on House Passage of Student Loan Bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the bipartisan Senate-passed student loan bill: "At a time when we need higher education more than ever to be competitive in the global economy, this bill provides immediate relief to help ensure that it won't be priced out of reach for millions and millions of Americans," Congressman Huffman said. "It's not a perfect bill-the caps are too high, in particular, but the Senate … Continue Reading
July 31, 2013
Huffman Offers Amendment to Improve Federal Forest Management
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today offered an amendment in the Natural Resources Committee to replace environmentally-damaging provisions in pending forest management legislation with bipartisan Senate-supported language to extend critical federal programs like Secure Rural Schools and Stewardship Contracting.The Republican bill before the committee, the "Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act" (H.R. 1526), would make dramatic changes to federal … Continue Reading
July 30, 2013
Rep. Huffman Highlights 48th Anniversary of Medicare
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement in celebration of the 48th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare. President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965."For 48 years, American seniors have worked hard and paid into Medicare, and when they retire they count on the government to honor its end of the bargain," Congressman Huffman said. "My 83-year-old mom is like millions of seniors around this country. She did her … Continue Reading
July 26, 2013
Huffman, 153 Members of Congress In Letter to Obama: Congress Must Examine Various National Security Collection Programs & Consider Amendments to Law
WASHINGTON- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and 153 Members of the House Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to President Barack Obama today following the consideration of the Amash-Conyers amendment, which would have restricted the operations of the National Security Agency. The letter calls on President Obama to work with Congress to examine the operations of the NSA and consider amendments to existing law that strengthen the balance between our national security and … Continue Reading
July 26, 2013
Huffman Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Oil and Gas Toxic Waste Loophole
WASHINGTON-Yesterday, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations (CLEANER) Act with Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania). The legislation, introduced with 43 co-sponsors and endorsed by 137 organizations from across the country, aims to eliminate a hazardous waste exemption that was added onto the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in 1980. That amendment exempted oil and gas companies … Continue Reading
July 25, 2013
Huffman votes to end NSA’s indiscriminate surveillance of all Americans, against DoD funding bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted last night to end the National Security Agency's ability to conduct indiscriminate surveillance on all Americans and voted against the 2014 Defense Appropriations Act."I voted for the Amash-Conyers amendment to end the NSA's ability to conduct indiscriminate surveillance of all Americans and collect records on every phone call that every American makes without demonstrating why the information is necessary to a pending … Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
House of Representatives Passes Congressman Huffman’s First Bill
WASHINGTON-The United States House of Representatives voted today to pass the first bill introduced by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013 (H.R. 1411). Huffman's bill expands the California Coastal National Monument by 1,255 acres through the addition of Mendocino's Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. "I'm thrilled that the House has agreed to protect this jewel of the North Coast for future generations," said Huffman. … Continue Reading
July 19, 2013
Huffman Votes against GOP Bill that Underfunds Education
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5, a House Republican education bill that would undermine America's schools, students, and future generations."America's future depends on a strong investment in education, and the House GOP bill underfunds education, lowers standards, and weakens protections for disadvantaged students," Congressman Huffman said. "We need to replace the outdated, overly rigid mandates of No Child … Continue Reading
July 19, 2013
California Representatives: Federal Reports Confirm BDCP Not Based On Sound Science
Washington, D.C. - Today, several U.S. Representatives from Northern California called on the Brown Administration to withdraw and fully revise their proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) in light of draft environmental documents being found "biased" and "insufficient" by federal agencies in public comments made available yesterday. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service provided these comments to the California Department of … Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
Huffman Holds First Twitter Q &A Session
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held his first Twitter Q&A session today. Huffman answered 13 questions, ranging from climate change, to student loans, to his favorite ice cream flavor."I enjoyed talking with Northern Californians about what I'm working on in Congress and what we're facing as a nation," Congressman Huffman said. "This was a great way to connect with my constituents while I'm in Washington and discuss issues that matter to our district and our … Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
Huffman Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Environmentally Devastating Trespass Marijuana Cultivation Operations
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the environmental damage caused by rampant trespass marijuana cultivation. The Protecting Lands Against Narcotics Trafficking Act (PLANT Act) would establish new penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana on federal public lands or while trespassing on private property. Huffman introduced the bill with bipartisan cosponsors Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), … Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
Huffman Announces Winners of Landscape Photography Competition
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced the winners of his district-wide landscape photography competition. Sandy Evans of Ukiah took first place with 324 “likes,” and Anise Gemmell of San Rafael took second place with 290 “likes.” Their winning photographs may be found here. The winning photographs were determined by receiving the most votes in the form of Facebook “likes” from constituents. “This photography competition showcased exactly why I believe we have … Continue Reading
July 18, 2013
Huffman to President Obama: Redouble Efforts to Negotiate Nuclear Agreement with Iran
WASHINGTON-Congressman Huffman sent a letter dated July 18 to President Obama urging him to pursue the potential opportunity presented by Iran's recent presidential election and reinvigorate U.S. efforts to secure a negotiated nuclear agreement.A copy of the letter may be found HERE or below:Dear President Obama:As Members of Congress who share your unequivocal commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, we urge you to pursue the potential opportunity presented by Iran's recent … Continue Reading
July 17, 2013
Huffman to Hold 1st Twitter and Facebook Q&A Sessions
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will hold his first Twitter question and answer session this Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. PT and his first "Facebook Friday" session this Friday, July 19,."I'm looking forward to talking with Northern Californians about my work representing them in Congress," Congressman Huffman said. "This is a great opportunity to use my time in Washington to connect with my constituents and discuss critical issues for our district and our … Continue Reading
July 17, 2013
Huffman Statement on 38th Attempt to Repeal Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON-Following the House GOP's 38th vote to undermine the Affordable Care Act, Congressman Jared Huffman issued the following statement:"The budget isn't finished, student loan interest rates have doubled, and the House hasn't even considered immigration reform, yet the House GOP leadership is insisting on wasting our time with the 38th vote to undermine the Affordable Care Act," Congressman Huffman said. "We need to get back to work and move America forward, not waste time with … Continue Reading