Press Releases
Huffman Statement on Vote to Avert Extreme Republican Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement: “At the 11th hour - after weeks of chaotic attempts to use the threat of a government shutdown to leverage their extreme MAGA agenda - I was glad to see House Republicans fold and agree to do what Democrats have been ready to do all along: pass a “clean” short-term funding measure to keep the government running, and to include critical supplemental disaster relief. I voted ‘yes’ because … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Ranking Members Huffman, Grijalva, Ocasio-Cortez React to New 5-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Plan
Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) today issued the following statements on the U.S. Department of the Interior’s release of a five-year leasing plan for offshore oil and gas development. The plan includes a maximum of three potential offshore lease sales … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Congressman Huffman Statement on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement: “Dianne Feinstein leaves a profound and enduring legacy on so many big issues, from gun safety to reproductive rights, to human rights, to Lake Tahoe and the California Desert. Her contributions to California and the nation are unmatched, and I’m honored that I had a chance to serve and work with … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
BLM Welcomes Public Input On Draft Management Plan For Northwest California Public Land
Washington, D.C. - This week, the Bureau of Land Management announced the agency is seeking public input on the draft Northwest California Integrated Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for public lands managed by the Redding and Arcata field offices. This follows a recent letter from U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) to the Department of the Interior supporting implementation of the proposed rule, and today’s plan includes proposals championed by Huffman in his … Continue Reading
September 28, 2023
Huffman Announces Funding for Local Projects to Develop Drought-Resilient Water Supply
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that two projects in his district have been selected by the Bureau of Reclamation to receive $827,366 in appropriated funding to support potential new water reuse and desalination projects to help create new sources of water supply less vulnerable to drought and climate change. The recipients will use the funding to prepare feasibility studies and undertake other planning efforts like preliminary project design and … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
ICYMI: Huffman Secures $32M for SMART Extension of Passenger Rail to Healdsburg and Purchase of Low Emission Freight Locomotives
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) along with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) announced the agency has been awarded a $32M grant in Federal Railroad Administration, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement funds. Huffman helped secure these funds from the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the federal government’s annual spending legislation and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This is the largest amount ever … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Huffman, Casten Call for Safeguards for Carbon Capture Technologies
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Sean Casten (IL-06) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to ensure strong safeguards are in place for the use of carbon capture utilization and sequestration and hydrogen technology. “While we have a range of views regarding carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) and hydrogen technology, we agree that infrastructure for these technologies should be deployed only with the highest … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
USDA Heeds Request from Rep. Huffman, Provides $5 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) shared the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of payments for dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), providing an additional $5 million to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. USDA’s Farm … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
Huffman Leads 66 Members of Congress in Demanding Solution to Clean Energy Rollout Delays
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) led 66 of his colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) demanding information and swift action to improve the slow and contradictory rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act’s rebate program for low- and middle-income households to make affordable, green, energy-efficient home upgrades. “As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we write to urge the … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Huffman, Merkley, King Introduce Legislation to Restore Critical Kelp Forests
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) teamed up with Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maine’s U.S. Senator Angus King to introduce the bicameral Help Our Kelp Act. Over the last 50 years, the changing climate, poor water quality, and overfishing have damaged between 40-60 percent of our kelp forests. Kelp forest ecosystems not only provide food and habitat for hundreds of fish and marine mammals, these ecosystems also support coastal communities by … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
Huffman, Padilla Call on DOJ to Dedicate Personnel to Bring Justice to Missing or Murdered Indigenous People in California
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led a bicameral letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to place dedicated DOJ personnel in California as part of their Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program. The DOJ recently established an MMIP Regional Outreach Program to place attorneys and coordinators in 10 states to aid in the … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
Huffman Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation Passes House, Moves to Senate
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman’s (D-San Rafael) legislation H.R. 3324 passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would 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. Click here to view Rep. Huffman’s remarks on House Floor. “It is clear how important these fees are to the continued operation of this regional treasure. And … Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
Huffman and Garamendi Seek Public Feedback on Proposed San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Expansion
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA02), John Garamendi (D-CA08), and Mike Thompson (D-CA04) released a discussion draft of the "San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act" for public review and comment. This draft legislation would expand the National Wildlife Refuge to include adjacent baylands owned by the State of California and nonprofit Sonoma Land Trust. It would not affect private land ownership or local land use decisions in any way and expressly … Continue Reading
September 11, 2023
Rep. Huffman Announces Over $20 Million to Restore Fish Passages, Increase Climate Resiliency
San Rafael, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced new grants for his district from the FY22 National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert AOP Program). Last Wednesday, Huffman visited the site of one of these projects to examine how the award will be utilized and the local impacts. "Undersized and poorly placed culverts are a major impediment to salmon and steelhead trying to reach important spawning grounds,” said Rep. Huffman. “This … Continue Reading
August 24, 2023
Huffman, Moolenaar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Seniors in Rural Communities
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI-02) introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act to ensure patients have reliable access to anesthesia. This bipartisan legislation would allow rural hospitals to use federal funding through Medicare to hire physician anesthesiologists. Under current law, hospitals are only allowed to use this funding to hire non-physician anesthetists, such as assistants, or nurse … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
Rep. Huffman Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act
San Rafael, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark legislation which continues to deliver for California families. Over the last twelve months, the investments in the Inflation Reduction Act have lowered costs for Californians while creating new jobs, combating climate change, and reducing the deficit—all without a penny in new taxes for people in America making under … Continue Reading
August 04, 2023
Rep. Huffman Recognizes Foggy Bottom Boys with Sustainable North Coast Award
San Rafael, CA – This week, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) presented his Sustainable North Coast Award to Foggy Bottoms Boys partners Thomas and Cody Nicholson Stratton in recognition of their commitment to environmentally responsible business practices, support for the local food industry, and community service. “I was thrilled to present Cody and Thomas Nicholson Stratton with my Sustainable North Coast award. We must treat the planet and our environment with respect … Continue Reading
August 03, 2023
Huffman, DelBene, Schiff, Feinstein Push Science-Based Care Standards for Captive Whales, Dolphins
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adam Schiff (CA-28), and Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) led a group of 19 lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack calling on the federal government to update standards of care for captive marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, to better reflect the best available science. These standards include tank size, water quality, hours of interaction with … Continue Reading
August 01, 2023
Rep. Huffman, Sen. Padilla announce $2 million for Renovation of Historic Structure for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) shared the news that NOAA will invest $2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act in NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries to support critical repairs and updates to a facility on the sanctuaries’ campus in San Francisco. NOAA intends to renovate a historic former lifeboat station garage and convert it into an ocean learning center for … Continue Reading
July 31, 2023
Reps. Huffman, Stansbury Led Bipartisan Letter to Postmaster DeJoy Defending Constituents Against Soaring PO Box Rates
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) led their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to United States Postmaster Louis DeJoy and Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Michael Kubayanda regarding recent changes that have affected PO Box pricing. Over the last six months, there has been increased outcry from constituents whose PO Box rates have skyrocketed without advanced notice. “We write to express serious concerns … Continue Reading