Press Releases
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
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