Press Releases
Huffman Speaks On House Floor Against “Pay China First Act”
WASHINGTON- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Full Faith and Credit Act (H.R. 807), which prepares our country for default by prioritizing payments to Wall Street and foreign governments over nearly every other national obligation."We've seen the disastrous effects on our credit rating, our stock market, our economic recovery when Congress plays political games with the debt ceiling. But here we go again," sad Congressman Huffman, … Continue Reading
April 30, 2013
Huffman Helps Lead Effort to Set National Egg Standards
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) is continuing his work to improve animal welfare standards while supporting the California egg industry, by signing on as an original co-sponsor of the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 (H.R. 1731). The new bipartisan federal legislation, authored by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), is the result of an agreement reached between the egg industry and animal welfare groups.During his time in the … Continue Reading
April 25, 2013
Huffman Speaks on House Floor, Urges Action On Climate Change, Forest Conservation
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke on the House floor about the urgent need for action on climate change and how forestlands can help reduce greenhouse gases and slow climate change"Across this country, we are seeing the ruinous effects of climate change, from more powerful storms in the east to persistent drought and catastrophic wildfires in the west. We are not powerless in the face of this threat," Congressman Huffman … Continue Reading
April 24, 2013
Reps. Huffman, Thompson and Young Introduce Bipartisan GE Salmon Bill to Protect American Consumers and Fisheries
WASHINGTON-Continuing their fight against genetically engineered salmon, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) along with Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) yesterday introduced , the Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States (PEGASUS) Act, aimed at keeping genetically engineered (GE) fish off the nation's dinner plates and away from our nation's rivers and oceans. This legislation comes in response to a proposal by AquaBounty … Continue Reading
April 23, 2013
Rep. Huffman to Speaker Boehner: Move Forward on a Budget Conference
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement today calling on Speaker John Boehner to appoint representatives to a conference committee on the budget so Congress can reach an agreement that creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and reduces the deficit:"For months, House Republican leaders have complained about inaction on the budget, but now that the ball is in their court they are dragging their … Continue Reading
April 16, 2013
Huffman to Park Service: Provide Needed Flexibility to Point Reyes Agriculture
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) wrote to National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis yesterday, asking him to reaffirm and strengthen the relationship between the Park Service and its ranching and dairy partners in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Specifically, Huffman called on the Park Service to ensure that these agricultural families in the Seashore have appropriate flexibility in their permits in order to "maintain a viable agricultural community in West … Continue Reading
April 12, 2013
Huffman Marks 100th Day in Congress
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today marked his 100th day as a United States Congressman. "I am proud of what I have accomplished in my first 100 days representing the 2nd District of California in Congress-from introducing my first bill, to standing against cuts to Social Security and Medicare, to fighting to reintroduce science in congressional debates on climate change," Congressman Huffman said. "But there is more work to be done: in the coming days I will … Continue Reading
April 11, 2013
Huffman Welcomes Trinity Supervisor To Congress
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) welcomed Trinity County Supervisor Judy Morris to testify today before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. Supervisor Morris testified about collaborative forest management and the need for a balanced approach to resource management."I'm glad Supervisor Morris was able to come to Washington D.C. and show Congress the can-do spirit of Trinity County," Congressman Huffman … Continue Reading
April 09, 2013
Huffman Introduces First Bill As U.S. Congressman
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today introduced his first bill as a United States Congressman, the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013 (H.R. 1411). The bill will add the 1,255-acre Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands on the Mendocino coast to the California Coastal National Monument."I am proud that the first bill I introduce as a United States Congressman is one that would permanently protect over 1,200 acres of pristine California coastline," … Continue Reading
April 09, 2013
Huffman: Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) marked Equal Pay Day, saying that more needs to be done to close the gender wage gap. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.According to a new report from the American Association of University Women, California women still earn only 85 cents for every dollar earned by men. Nationwide, women earn only 77 cents for every dollar … Continue Reading
April 09, 2013
Huffman Statement on Reports that White House Budget Will Include Chained CPI
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman issued the following statement following news reports that President Obama's budget includes a chained consumer price index (chained CPI): "I am disappointed to hear that the President's budget will include a chained CPI. Quite simply, chained CPI means reduced benefits for seniors who have paid into the system, earned those benefits, and are counting on them. My 83-year-old mom is like millions of seniors around the country. She worked hard all her … Continue Reading
April 04, 2013
Congressman Huffman Hosts Forum on Election Reform
SAN RAFAEL, CA- Today Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, hosted a public forum on election reform at Dominican University of California."The average American's voice is being drowned out by special interests that have the ability to spend unlimited amounts of secret money to get their favored candidate elected," Congressman Huffman said. "Today's forum was a frank discussion of what's wrong with America's … Continue Reading
March 29, 2013
Huffman Holds Press Conference on Bill to Add Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands to National Monument
POINT ARENA, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced at a press conference in Point Arena, California today that he intends to introduce a bill to include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands on the Mendocino coast to the California Coastal National Monument. The bill would add approximately 1,255 acres to the California Coastal National Monument."I am introducing this bill to preserve the beauty of the North Coast for our children and grandchildren," Congressman Huffman said. … Continue Reading
March 28, 2013
Huffman Presents First Sustainability Certificate to Healdsburg Winery
HEALDSBURG, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) visited Quivira Vineyards and Winery in Healdsburg, California yesterday and presented them with his first Sustainable North Coast certificate of recognition. Throughout his tenure in the California State Assembly, Congressman Huffman regularly toured and recognized outstanding sustainable local businesses. This was his first sustainability tour as a member of Congress and Quivira is the first local business he has recognized. "I am very … Continue Reading
March 26, 2013
Huffman Holds Press Conference on Bill to Help Sustain Fishing Communities
EUREKA, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that he will introduce legislation to refinance a key fishing industry loan to help sustain fishing communities and support jobs along the Pacific coast. Congressman Huffman stood alongside fishermen and local elected officials at the Eureka harbor who echoed Huffman's call for Congressional action to aid local fishermen and expressed their support for his legislation. "The health of our coastal economy is in large part … Continue Reading
March 21, 2013
Huffman Casts Key Votes on the Federal Budget and Current Year Federal Government Funding
WASHINGTON---Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Budget Committee, cast two key votes on the federal budget. Congressman Huffman voted in opposition to H. Con. Res. 25, funding the federal budget for FY 2014, and setting government spending limits for 2015-2023. The Congressman voted in support of the Senate amendment to HR 933, which contained the Continuing Resolution for current year funding.Congressman Huffman said, "The House voted today on the … Continue Reading
March 20, 2013
Huffman on Ryan Budget: "Devastating to the health and well-being of America's seniors"
WASHINGTON---Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Budget Committee, took to the floor of the House of Representatives this week to oppose the Republican budget resolution for its devastating impacts to America's seniors. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIBKiSDmL0E Congressman Huffman's floor statement follows: "I rise to oppose the Republican budget for a very fundamental reason: it would be devastating to the health and well-being of America's … Continue Reading
March 19, 2013
Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON----Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that the 2013 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 2013 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition provides a unique opportunity for Congress to recognize and encourage the artistic talent that we see at high schools every … Continue Reading
March 14, 2013
Huffman Offers First Amendment as a Congressman During Debate on Paul Ryan's Budget
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today offered his first amendment as a Member of Congress during the debate on the Republican budget resolution. This amendment to Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget resolution would ensure funding for clean energy research and development rather than tax subsidies and corporate jets. “Clean energy programs spur innovation, they save money for businesses and consumers, and they create jobs. To win the future, we must make these … Continue Reading
March 06, 2013
Rep. Huffman Speaks on Environmental Impact of Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke on the House floor about the State Department's supplemental environmental impact statement on the Keystone XL pipeline. Rep. Huffman highlighted how approving the dirty, expensive tar sands pipeline could undo the progress our country has made in its leadership on climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and clean energy job creation. "Keystone XL would unlock development of some of the … Continue Reading