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Washington—The House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a markup this Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. ET, 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).
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted on two key appropriations bills this week: he voted yes on the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations bill on Wednesday, June 5, and voted no on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill on Thursday, June 6.
Huffman: “We need to do everything we can to protect victims of sexual trauma”
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) voted to pass the Ruth Moore Act (H.R. 671) last night, which expands critical benefits for victims of military sexual trauma. Huffman is a cosponsor of the Ruth Moore Act.
Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a number of events in his Northern California district during the May 27-May 31 District Work Period, including the following. For more information about an event, click the link:
Huffman: “I’ll be standing beside seniors to fight back against any efforts to dismantle Social Security and Medicare.”
CALIFORNIA—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held town halls in Petaluma and Mill Valley, California on protecting Social Security and Medicare. Huffman discussed his efforts in Congress to preserve and protect America’s social safety net and took questions from constituents.
Huffman: “I heard from many concerned seniors at today’s town hall, and I intend to make sure our government keeps its promises to them.”
UKIAH, CA—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) held a town hall today in Ukiah, California, on protecting Social Security and Medicare. Huffman discussed his efforts in Congress to preserve and protect America’s social safety net and took questions from constituents. Photos of the event will be located HERE.
Huffman: “Real Goods has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change since 1978 when they sold their first solar panel”
HOPLAND, CA—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) visited Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, California, today and presented them with his Sustainable North Coast Certificate in recognition of their work championing renewable energy and sustainable living. Photos of the event will be available HERE.
Huffman: “I’m proud that students participated in the Congressional Art Competition and the Veterans History”
LAYTONVILLE, CA—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman toured Laytonville High School and participated in an assembly recognizing students for participation in the Congressional Art Competition and the Veterans History Project. Photos from the event will be located HERE.
Huffman: Proud that so many high school students participated in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in California’s Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.