Press Releases
Recognized Quivira Vineyards and Winery for their work in restoring salmon habitat and healthy waterways
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.
Bill will refinance decade-old federal loan, support local businesses
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huffman on Clean Energy: “If We’re Interested in Winning the Future, We Must Make Forward-Looking Programs a Priority”
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.
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.
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.
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 Congress
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.