Press Releases
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
February 28, 2013
Huffman Applauds Passage of Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON---The House of Representatives has approved the long-delayed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 47). The Act will now be sent to the White House for the President's signature.Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) applauded the legislation's passage and delivered the following speech on the House floor on Wednesday, arguing against the Republican substitute amendment that would have significantly undermined the protections provided by the legislation:One Minute … Continue Reading
February 26, 2013
Huffman to White House: Include Mendocino's Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands in the National Monument
WASHINGTON--- Members of Congress from California's North Coast have sent a joint letter to President Obama urging him to use his executive authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands on the Mendocino coast in the California Coastal National Monument. The letter was spearheaded by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), and signed by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) and U. S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D- CA) and Barbara Boxer … Continue Reading
February 15, 2013
Congressman Huffman on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits
Congressman Huffman strongly opposes proposals to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits - and has sent a letter with 106 House Democrats urging President Obama and the congressional leadership to solve our fiscal problems instead through approaches that rely on economic growth and more fair revenue-raising policies.You can read the full text of the letter below.February 15, 2013Dear President Obama:We want to thank you for standing strong in the American Taxpayer Relief Act to … Continue Reading
February 15, 2013
Huffman: "It's Time to Get Climate Change Back on the National Radar"
WASHINGTON---Congressman Jared Huffman (D, San Rafael) issued these remarks at the inaugural press conference of the Safe Climate Caucus, chaired by Congressman Henry Waxman (D, Los Angeles):"I want to thank Chairman Waxman for forming this group, spearheading this effort, and leading the climate fight in Congress. Tuesday night, we saw the President make a bold and clear commitment to addressing climate change, and I am proud to be part of the group that will help carry that message in the … Continue Reading
February 13, 2013
Huffman: President Obama's Address Outlines a Strong Forward Agenda
WASHINGTON---Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) responded tonight to President Obama’s State of the Union address, calling it “a strong forward agenda for our country, with solutions that are broadly supported by the American people.” “Tonight’s speech built on the promise of President Obama’s second inaugural speech last month,” said Huffman. “This is a President who is taking charge and leading on the urgent issues of our … Continue Reading
February 12, 2013
Huffman:Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is Long Overdue
WASHINGTON----Congressman Jared Huffman (D -San Rafael) called today for passage of H.R. 11, the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") of 2013, calling it "so important that it's one of the very first bills I signed onto after I was sworn in as a member of Congress." "Following the historic passage of VAWA 19 years ago, every state enacted legislation to criminalize stalking and strengthen criminal rape statutes. We've since seen the annual incidence of domestic violence drop in half. Renewing … Continue Reading
February 12, 2013
Frances Beinecke to Join Huffman at the State of the Union
WASHINGTON---"I'm pleased that environmental leader, Frances Beinecke, President of the Natural Resources Defense Council, will be my guest in the House Gallery this evening," said Congressman Jared Huffman (D, San Rafael). "This is my first State of the Union address as a Congressman, and I wanted my gallery guest to be someone at the forefront of our nation's work to respond to the threat of climate change. I look forward to working with President Obama, with Frances, and other climate … Continue Reading
February 11, 2013
Huffman Joins "Problem Solvers" Caucus
WASHINGTON---Congressman Jared Huffman (D, San Rafael) has added his name to the membership rolls of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. The forty member group is committed to "fixing, not fighting"."I'll be joining a few dozen colleagues from both sides of the aisle in wearing the "Problem Solvers" pin at Tuesday's State of the Union address. We won't agree on everything, but this bipartisan group at least wants to engage with each other in good faith to get things … Continue Reading
February 08, 2013
Huffman: "Cutting Saturday Deliveries Is Draconian"
WASHINGTON----Congressman Jared Huffman issued this statement in response to the US Postal Service's announcement that Saturday deliveries would be terminated effective August, 2013, in a cost-cutting effort:"Reforming the USPS to be more competitive and efficient in the 21st century is critical, but the move to end Saturday mail delivery is draconian, and will cause long-lasting harm to small businesses, rural communities, and our seniors. Congress can start the modernization process by … Continue Reading
February 02, 2013
Huffman: Our Superior Cuisine and Harbaugh Will Prevail on Sunday
WASHINGTON---Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) announced today the terms of a friendly wager with fellow freshman Congressman John Delaney of Maryland. Huffman, a San Francisco 49ers fan, represents the Second District of California, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. I am so confident in the 49ers that I’ve staked a bottle of Sonoma’s amazing wine, along with some of California’s wild salmon,” said Huffman. In exchange, … Continue Reading
January 29, 2013
Huffman: Congress Needs to Act Now on Common-Sense and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Washington---Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) lauded President Obama's commitment to swift action on common-sense and comprehensive immigration reform, and called the Senate bi-partisan proposal on immigration "a good start.""This is a rare opportunity to work together, across party lines, to actually get something done this year for the nation," said Congressman Huffman. "The President laid out a clear imperative for our economy, and our communities, and I support the principles that … Continue Reading
January 23, 2013
Huffman: Don't Hold Hostage the Full Faith and Credit of the United States
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), a member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement today after voting against legislation to temporarily and conditionally suspend the debt limit through May 18, 2013:"This is the first significant vote of the 113th Congress to address our nation's fiscal challenges, and I'm disappointed that instead of solving the problem, we see another gimmick that kicks the can another three months down the road. To vote yes on this … Continue Reading
January 17, 2013
HUFFMAN: “PRESIDENT’S PROPOSALS RESPOND TO THE NATION’S OUTCRY”
WASHINGTON, DC---Congressman Jared Huffman (D, San Rafael) responded to President Obama's proposals to help end gun violence saying: "I fully support the President's common sense proposals for universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons and high capacity assault magazines. His twenty-three executive actions address yawning gaps in our background check and mental health systems, enhance law enforcement resources, and help prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining weapons. … Continue Reading