Press Releases
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
January 11, 2013
Huffman Announces Lottery for Inaugural Ceremonies Tickets
WASHINGTON- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that his office has tickets for President Barack Obama's Inauguration that are being made available to constituents in the 2nd Congressional District through a limited-time lottery this weekend. The Inaugural Ceremonies will be held in Washington, D.C. on January 21."I'm looking forward to the 57th Presidential Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremonies and I'm excited to be able to invite my constituents to join me for this historic … Continue Reading
January 09, 2013
Huffman Announces Key Committee Assignments
WASHINGTON, DC----Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced today that he has been appointed to two key committees in the 113th Congress: the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Budget Committee, whose jurisdictions mirror Huffman's earlier state Assembly committee assignments. The Steering Committee of the House Democratic Caucus notified Huffman of his appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources in December and to the House Budget Committee last … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
113th United States Congress Takes Office
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
Representative Huffman Sworn Into Office
Congressman Jared Huffman was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, … Continue Reading