Press Releases
Huffman Votes Against Farm Bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted against the House Farm Bill last night. The House Farm Bill was defeated by a bipartisan vote of 195-234."It's unfortunate that the House GOP leadership has once again allowed the Tea Party fringe to thwart an opportunity for important, bipartisan legislation. The bipartisan Senate Farm Bill should have been our starting point, but instead, some of the most extreme ideologues in the House loaded the bill up with outrageous and … Continue Reading
June 20, 2013
Huffman: Finish the Budget!
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) called upon Speaker 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."After months of criticizing the Senate for not producing a budget, Speaker Boehner is refusing to move forward and work out the differences between the House and Senate budgets," Congressman Huffman said. "It's shameful that … Continue Reading
June 19, 2013
California Representatives Meet With Secretary Jewell of the U.S. Department of the Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, several U.S. Representatives from northern California met with Secretary Sally Jewell of the U.S. Department of the Interior to discuss the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). The members expressed their opposition to Governor Jerry Brown's flawed plan for the BDCP and lack of input from stakeholders in the Bay-Delta Region."This was an important opportunity to talk with Secretary Jewell about the future of California water and the vital need to restore the San … Continue Reading
June 19, 2013
Huffman Statement on Anti-Choice Bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 1797 last night, which bans abortions after 20 weeks, with no exception to protect a woman's health."This week, as millions of Americans continue to look for jobs, as our economy teeters in a fragile recovery, as sequester cuts are hurting families across the country, and with our budget process stalled because Speaker Boehner refuses to appoint a conference committee so that negotiations … Continue Reading
June 18, 2013
GUEST OPINION: A taste of the GOP's extreme austerity diet - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
LINK to original.It's easy to argue for austerity when you talk about impersonal cuts to vague acronyms. But programs like SNAP, TANF and WIC aren't just abstract concepts. They are programs that directly affect American families. We need to personalize them if we're going to make a difference.Take, for example, SNAP: the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps. Most Americans won't recognize the formal name, and many don't know that … Continue Reading
June 18, 2013
Huffman Speaks Out: With Sequester, Our Communities Unable to Prepare for, Rebuild after Natural Disasters
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 the House to end the sequester and move forward on strong legislation to fight Climate Change. “Because of Climate Change, we are facing stronger and more destructive storms and natural disasters than at any time in American history. At the same time, the Sequester is slashing funding for the agencies that are critical to helping our … Continue Reading
June 14, 2013
Huffman Votes Against Military Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today voted against the House National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA contained $85.8 billion in funding for Overseas Contingency Operations (combat in Iraq and Afghanistan), $5 billion above the President's budget request."At a time when we should be focused on rebuilding America at home, the House National Defense Authorization Act grossly overspends on the military, leaving other critical national priorities stuck with … Continue Reading
June 13, 2013
Rep. Huffman Takes Action to Prevent Doubling of Student Loan Interest Rates
WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) has taken action to force an up-or-down vote on key legislation that would stop the doubling of the interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans on July 1. The bill would freeze the interest rate on these loans at 3.4% for the next two years, giving Congress time to enact comprehensive student loan reform as part of a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Huffman joined his colleagues in signing a discharge petition, led by … Continue Reading
June 13, 2013
Huffman to take the SNAP Challenge, live off of $4.50 a day for food
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will take the SNAP Challenge next week, limiting himself to $4.50 per day for food, the average daily benefit for a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as “food stamps.” This coincides with consideration of the House Farm Bill, authored by Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) which cuts $20 billion from SNAP. This bill will eliminate food assistance to nearly two million low-income Americans, and shuts … Continue Reading
June 12, 2013
Natural Resources Committee Advances Rep. Huffman’s First Bill as U.S. Congressman
Washington—The House Committee on Natural Resources today voted to advance 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). The next step for Huffman’s bill is a vote on the House floor. Huffman’s bill expands the California Coastal National Monument by 1,255 acres through the addition of Mendocino’s Point Arena-Stornetta Public … Continue Reading
June 11, 2013
Newsletter: Straight Talk on America’s Budget
Dear Friend, One of my highest priorities in Congress is resolving our country's fiscal problems in a fair and responsible way. With such huge implications for our economy and our future, I know this is a subject of concern to you as well. That's why I'm launching periodic "Budget Straight Talk" newsletters like this one - to share what I've learned in my first few months as your Congressman, and what I'm working on as a member of the House Committee on the Budget. It's in the Budget … Continue Reading
June 11, 2013
Natural Resources Committee To Hold Markup on Rep. Huffman’s First Bill as U.S. Congressman
Washington-The House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a markup this Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. ET, on the first bill introduced by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) as a U.S. Congressman, the (H.R. 1411). This is the next step before a vote on the House floor for Huffman's bill, which would expand the California Coastal National Monument by 1,255 acres through the addition of Mendocino's Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. The markup will be livestreamed . It is rare for … Continue Reading
June 06, 2013
Huffman Takes Key Votes on Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security
WASHINGTON-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted on two key appropriations bills this week: he voted yes on the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations bill on Wednesday, June 5, and voted no on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill on Thursday, June 6."Although not a perfect bill, I voted "yes" for the VA appropriations bill because it addresses critical needs by expanding support for veterans and ensuring that the VA addresses its massive … Continue Reading
June 05, 2013
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