Press Releases
Huffman Helps Lead Effort to Combat Sexual Assault in the Military
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Ruth Moore Act (H.R. 671) last night, which expands critical benefits for victims of military sexual trauma. Huffman is a cosponsor of the Ruth Moore Act."The current system denies critical support to veterans who were victims of sexual trauma and struggle with PTSD or other mental illness," Congressman Huffman said. "We need to do everything we can to protect victims of sexual assault, and the Ruth Moore Act makes it … Continue Reading
June 04, 2013
Congressman Huffman Holds Events in his Northern California District
Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a number of events in his Northern California district during the May 27-May 31 District Work Period, including the following. For more information about an event, click the link: A reception for the winner and finalists of the Congressional Art Competition at his San Rafael District Office on May 28, 2013 A roundtable discussion on higher education and preventing a student loan interest rate hike at the College of Marin on May 29, 2013 A … Continue Reading
May 31, 2013
Huffman Holds Town Halls in Petaluma and Mill Valley on Protecting Social Security and Medicare
CALIFORNIA-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held town halls in Petaluma and Mill Valley, California on protecting Social Security and Medicare. Huffman discussed his efforts in Congress to preserve and protect America's social safety net and took questions from constituents. Photos of the event will be located HERE. Huffman was joined by Max Richtman, President/CEO, and Carroll Estes, Board of Directors, of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, as … Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Huffman Presents Sustainability Certificate to Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute
HOPLAND, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) visited Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, California, today and presented them with his Sustainable North Coast Certificate in recognition of their work championing renewable energy and sustainable living. Photos of the event will be available HERE."Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute are champions of renewable energy and sustainable living," Congressman Huffman said. "Real Goods has been at the forefront of the … Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Huffman Holds Town Hall in Ukiah on Protecting Social Security and Medicare
UKIAH, CA-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a town hall today in Ukiah, California, on protecting Social Security and Medicare. Huffman discussed his efforts in Congress to preserve and protect America's social safety net and took questions from constituents. Photos of the event will be located HERE. Huffman was joined by Dr. Carroll Estes from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, as well as Al Piombo of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy … Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Huffman Visits Laytonville High School
LAYTONVILLE, CA-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman toured Laytonville High School and participated in an assembly recognizing students for participation in the Congressional Art Competition and the Veterans History Project. Photos from the event will be located HERE. "I enjoyed my visit to Laytonville High School, and was very impressed by all the students and teachers I met," Congressman Huffman said. "I'm proud that students participated in the Congressional Art Competition and the Veterans … Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Huffman Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California's Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. Huffman held a reception for finalists in his San Rafael District Office on Monday.Winner:Kalyn PetersonSir Francis Drake High School, San AnselmoGrade: 11Title: "Sad Clown on … Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Huffman Holds Roundtable Discussion on Student Loan Rate Hike
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the College of Marin on the affordability and accessibility of higher education. Huffman was joined by college students, parents, College of Marin President David Wain Coon, and representatives from MarinKids and 10,000 Degrees. Huffman discussed efforts to prevent the doubling of student loan interest rates on July 1, 2013, plans to make college more affordable, and his recent vote against a … Continue Reading
May 23, 2013
Rep. Huffman Holds First Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held his first Telephone Town Hall yesterday, connecting with more than 10,000 constituents from California's 2nd Congressional District."It was a privilege to speak with so many of my constituents and answer questions about my work representing them in Congress," Congressman Huffman said. "As I return to California for a week of in-person meetings and visits, this was a great opportunity to use my time in Washington to connect with my … Continue Reading
May 23, 2013
Huffman Votes NO on GOP Bill That Would Increase Student Debt by $3.7 Billion
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman voted against H.R. 1911, a Republican bill that would make college more expensive for students and middle class families, forcing them into loans with skyrocketing interest rates."This Republican student loan bill is a dangerous bait and switch scheme that will charge students and families nearly $4 billion more in higher interest payments for their loans," Congressman Huffman said. "We need a long-term solution that ensures higher education is … Continue Reading
May 22, 2013
Huffman Speaks Out Against Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives against a bill that would expedite the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline."This House is considering a bill to cut corners for a foreign corporation to transport dirty fuel and raise gas prices for Americans," Congressman Huffman said. "This bill, colleagues, is a betrayal of our priorities as members of the United States Congress."Footage of Congressman Huffman's speech may … Continue Reading
May 20, 2013
Huffman to Host Town Halls on Social Security and Medicare
Washington-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will host three town halls on Social Security and Medicare in California's Second Congressional District during the upcoming district work period. Huffman will hold a town hall in Ukiah on May 30, and town halls in Mill Valley and Petaluma on May 31. He will discuss his efforts in Congress to preserve and protect America's social safety net and take questions from constituents.He will be joined by Max Richtman, J.D., President/CEO, and … Continue Reading
May 16, 2013
Huffman Speaks on House Floor: Invest in Rail Infrastructure to Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to urge investments in rail infrastructure to help fight climate change."We are in dangerous and uncharted territory: at 400 parts per million, there is now more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere than at any time in the past 3 million year, Congressman Huffman said. "Investments in rail networks at the national scale can increase efficiency, … Continue Reading
May 09, 2013
Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Rep. Huffman’s First Bill as U.S. Congressman
Washington-The House Committee on Natural Resources today held a hearing on the first bill introduced by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) as a U.S. Congressman, the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013 (H.R. 1411). Huffman's bill would expand the California Coastal National Monument by 1,255 acres through the addition of Mendocino's Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. "I am pleased that the Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on my first bill as a United … Continue Reading
May 08, 2013
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