Press Releases
Reps. Huffman and Peters, Sens. Padilla and Feinstein Lead California Members Urging EPA to Tighten Air Quality Standards While Preserving the Use of Prescribed Burns for Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention
Washington, D.C. – As millions of Americans confront heavy wildfire smoke, Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)—as well as Representative Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)—led 21 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to allow the deployment of prescribed fires as EPA tightens federal health-based air quality standards. The members … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Huffman, Cohen, Merkley Introduce Bill to Keep Families and Pets Safe from Hazardous Cyanide Bombs
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) re-introduced Canyon’s Law, legislation to ban from public lands the M-44 ejector – a spring-loaded device filled with sodium cyanide used to kill predatory animals and pest species. “Cyanide bombs are a cruel and indiscriminate device that have proven to be deadly for pets, humans, and wildlife – regardless of the … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Huffman, Heinrich, DeGette, and Lawmakers Call on Interior to Implement and Strengthen Proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a letter from lawmakers in the Senate and House to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland calling to support the completion of rulemaking and implementation of the proposed “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In the letter, the lawmakers wrote: “We strongly support … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Levin to Introduce Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
Washington, D.C. – To mark World Oceans Day, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Mike Levin (D- San Juan Capistrano) announced they will introduce a package of legislation to permanently protect the West Coast and Arctic Ocean from the dangers of fossil fuel drilling. The package of legislation includes Rep. Huffman’s Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act and North Pacific Ocean Protection Act and Rep. Levin’s Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act. Fishing, … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Huffman Announces $2 Million from Inflation Reduction Act Awarded to Greater Farallones
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced the Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary is set to receive $2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to support critical repairs and updates to the visitor center and overall educational experience. This news comes as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s unveiling of a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal climate resilience using funds Congress provided in the Inflation Reduction Act. As part of the … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Rep. Huffman to Vote Against Republican’s Shameful Debt Ceiling Deal
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on his plan to vote against H.R. 3746, the legislative agreement to suspend the debt ceiling for 18 months in return for a host of Democratic spending and policy concessions. Specifically, the bill cuts non-defense spending while increasing defense spending; adds unnecessary hurdles for vulnerable Americans to receive vital food and financial assistance; significantly and permanently … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Huffman Announces Over $1.45 Million to California’s Second District Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the announcement that over $4.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda has been awarded to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Northern California while advancing environmental justice. $1.45 of this funding is headed specifically to three projects in California’s Second Congressional District: Hoopa Valley Tribe, Cleanup Grant; Humboldt Bay Harbor, … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
Ahead of Critical Negotiations, Huffman and Merkley Express Concern over U.S. Proposal to Combat Plastic Pollution
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) sent a letter to the Biden Administration ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution expressing their disappointment with the lack of United States negotiating stance, signaling that the Administration is not committed to an ambitious agreement to end plastics pollution. “We urge the State Department to align with the countries … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
Huffman Reintroduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) reintroduced his Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, which would increase fire resilience, restore forests and fish habitat, rehabilitate lands impaired by illegal marijuana growing operations, increase recreation opportunities through new trails and visitor centers, and permanently protect many of northwest California’s most spectacular wild places and pristine … Continue Reading
May 23, 2023
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Whitehouse, MEP Aubry Lead Transatlantic Letter Calling for Climate Talks Free of Fossil Fuel Industry Interference
Washington, DC – Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry today sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urging the officials to rid COP28 and all future international climate talks of … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
Congressman Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) to extend the authority of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to collect and retain marina fees to enhance recreation and improve access at the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. “The Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is not only a fundamental part of our region’s identity, it’s a critical economic … Continue Reading
May 08, 2023
Huffman, Merkley, Grijalva, Barragán Sound the Alarm on Continued Expansion of Liquefied Fossil Gas Infrastructure, Cite Climate and Environmental Justice Concerns
Washington, D.C. – Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Raul Grijalva (AZ-07) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led 40 colleagues in a bicameral letter urging greater scrutiny on the entire supply chain of liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a fossil fuel – in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidance on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate chaos impacts. “Our ability to combat the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Grijalva, Newhouse Introduce Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
San Rafael, CA – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined Congressmen Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) in introducing H. Res. 353, a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. CLICK HERE for full text of the resolution. Data reveals that Indigenous communities experience violence at disproportionate rates in this country, which impacts women, girls, elders, and two-spirit relatives. … Continue Reading
May 03, 2023
Reps. Huffman and Raskin Introduce Resolution to Recognize a National Day of Reason
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution to establish May 4th as a “National Day of Reason” in the United States to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for progress in our government and society at large. “Designating a National Day of Reason to celebrate the importance of critical thinking and reason sends a message about our values as a … Continue Reading
May 02, 2023
Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham Reintroduce Bicameral Coastal Habitat Conservation Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-2) and Jennifer González-Colón (R-P.R.), and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have introduced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 (S. 1381/H.R. 2950), to authorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Coastal Program. The Coastal Program is a voluntary, partnership-based, habitat conservation program focused in 24 priority coastal areas … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Regional Leadership Council Meets with Everytown for Gun Safety Leaders to Discuss Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) met with leaders from Everytown for Gun Safety, including Senior Legal Director Rob Wilcox, Director of Implementation Chelsea Parsons, and Federal Counsel Jack Budish, to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Enhancing background checks for buyers under the age of twenty-one, disarming domestic abusers, investing in mental-health services, and empowering law enforcement … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Huffman, Bonamici, González-Colón, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Assault at NOAA
WASHINGTON, DC [04/28/23] – Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to prevent sexual assault and harassment at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Sexual assault and harassment cannot be tolerated in any workplace, let alone our own federal workforce. But it has been a pervasive … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Rep. Huffman Statement on Vote Against H. Res. 311
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 311: “For many years, I have consistently supported resolutions, bills and foreign aid commitments that affirm the close relationship and strategic alliance the United States has always had with the state of Israel. I was prepared to support H.Res. 311, as well, until I discovered two significant problems. First, unlike previous … Continue Reading
April 21, 2023
Rep. Huffman applauds funding of $60.3 million for projects in Northern California to strengthen Climate-Ready Coasts
Washington, D.C. – Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $60.3 million for projects across northern California to make communities and the economy resilient to climate change, as part of the Investing in America agenda. Across northern California, 13 projects will create jobs and boost economic and environmental outcomes for coastal communities. The awards are made under the Biden Administration’s Climate-Ready Coasts … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
Huffman, Tonko, King Introduce Bill Driving Floating Solar Development
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), and Senator Angus King (I-ME) today introduced in the House and Senate the POWER our Reservoirs Act (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs Act), legislation that would advance clean energy production and drought protection at America’s federal water reservoirs. “The compounding crisis of extreme drought driven by climate change is wreaking havoc throughout the West and … Continue Reading