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• January 23, 2025

  Ranking Member Huffman Calls Out Republican Ploy to Gut Environmental Protections, Ignoring the Chance to Help Communities and Firefighters
• January 21, 2025

  Huffman, Obernolte Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Wildfire Resiliency
• January 06, 2025

  Ranking Member Huffman Celebrates Biden Action to Protect Oceans and Coasts from Offshore Drilling
• December 11, 2024

  Rep. Huffman Unveils Offshore Renewable Energy Legislation Discussion Draft, Requests Public Input
• November 20, 2024

  Huffman launches bid to unseat Grijalva on Natural Resources
• November 07, 2024

  Rep. Huffman Statement Regarding the State of FY2023 Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief
• October 02, 2024

  Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act introduced to expand boundary in San Pablo Bay
• September 27, 2024

  Huffman, Garamendi, Thompson, Padilla Introduce San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
• July 09, 2024

  Grijalva, Huffman Commend Biden Administration Action to Hold Seafood Industry Accountable for Forced Labor
• May 08, 2024

  Natural Resources, CCP Select Committee Ranking Members Request Inquiry into Foreign-Controlled Companies Mining Our Public Lands
• April 27, 2024

  Happy Earth Week! Now Let’s Protect It: A Message from Rep. Huffman
• April 19, 2024

  ICYMI: Rep. Huffman, Former Nuiqsut Mayor Virtual Press Conference on Biden Administration's Decision Regarding Protections for Sacred Land in America’s Western Arctic
• April 18, 2024

  Huffman, Padilla Lead Call for Administration to Declare Emergency
• April 11, 2024

  Rep. Huffman Statement on 2024 Salmon Season Closure
• April 01, 2024

  SEEC Nature and Oceans Task Force Supports U.S. Forest Service Old-Growth Forest Conservation Plan
• March 21, 2024

  Ranking Members Huffman, Grijalva, Stansbury Seek Whistleblower Documents Demonstrating Human Rights Violations by Major India Shrimp Supplier
• February 14, 2024

  Huffman Celebrates Landmark Agreement with Klamath Basin Tribes, Project Irrigators to Collaborate on Ecosystem Restoration and Water Reliability in Klamath Basin
• January 08, 2024

  Huffman Leads Colleagues in Amicus Brief to Support Willow Project Appeal
• January 04, 2024

  Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Lakes Act to Expand Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation Facilities
• December 13, 2023

  Huffman, Thompson Introduce Bill to Rename Trail in Honor of Late Senator Feinstein
• December 05, 2023

  Reps. Huffman, Hoyle Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
• November 22, 2023

  Huffman Celebrates Bureau of Land Management’s Decision to Cease Use of Cyanide Bombs on Public Lands
• November 17, 2023

  Huffman Statement on PG&E Plan to Remove Eel River Dams, Ensure Water Supply
• October 26, 2023

  Huffman, Markey, Cantwell Lead 52 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. to Provide Strongest Possible Protections for America’s Arctic
• October 25, 2023

  Huffman, Merkley Introduce Bold Legislation to Take on the Growing Plastic Pollution Crisis
• October 20, 2023

  Ranking Members Huffman & Grijalva Call for Federal Action to Combat Human Rights Abuses in Seafood Supply Chain
• September 14, 2023

  Huffman, Merkley, King Introduce Legislation to Restore Critical Kelp Forests
• August 01, 2023

  Rep. Huffman, Sen. Padilla announce $2 million for Renovation of Historic Structure for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
• July 27, 2023

  Reps. Huffman and Hoyle Introduces Bill to Protect Southwestern Oregon Rivers from Mining Pollution
• June 21, 2023

  Huffman Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation Passes Natural Resources Committee
• June 13, 2023

  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
• June 13, 2023

  Huffman, Cohen, Merkley Introduce Bill to Keep Families and Pets Safe from Hazardous Cyanide Bombs
• June 12, 2023

  Huffman, Heinrich, DeGette, and Lawmakers Call on Interior to Implement and Strengthen Proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
• June 09, 2023

  Happy National Oceans Month!: A Message from Rep. Huffman
• June 08, 2023

  Reps. Huffman, Levin to Introduce Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
• May 25, 2023

  Huffman Reintroduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
• May 16, 2023

  Congressman Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation
• May 02, 2023

  Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham Reintroduce Bicameral Coastal Habitat Conservation Bill
• April 13, 2023

  NEWS: Huffman, Bowman, and Ocasio-Cortez Lead 33-Member Letter Urging Biden Administration to Suspend Willow Project Immediately
• February 01, 2023

  Huffman, Markey, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Arctic Refuge
• January 31, 2023

  Rep. Huffman Elected as Democratic Leader of the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
• June 10, 2022

  Huffman Statement on STB’s Decision to Deny Toxic Coal Train
• May 19, 2022

  Huffman, Merkley Team Up with European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
• March 31, 2022

  Huffman, DeFazio Push to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area to Include Oregon
• March 07, 2022

  Huffman Leads Colleagues in Letter to EPA Urging Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay, AK
• January 25, 2022

  Huffman Introduces Bill to Restore Salmon Habitats, Protect Thriving Populations
• December 08, 2021

  In Amicus Brief, Congressmembers Huffman, Grijalva, Lowenthal Call on Federal Court to Strike Down Administration’s 80 Million Acre Oil And Gas Lease Sale In U.S. Gulf
• December 06, 2021

  Huffman Calls for Updated Review on Endangered Polar Bears, Increased Protections from Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Development
• September 23, 2021

  Congressmen Jared Huffman and Blake Moore Introduce the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to Protect Saline Lakes and Habitats
• September 22, 2021

  Rep. Huffman, Chair Grijalva, and Rep. DeGette lead 60 Members in Urging President Biden Support Repeal of Arctic Refuge Drilling Program in Build Back Better Act
• September 09, 2021

  Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine
• June 24, 2021

  Huffman, Napolitano, Grijalva, and Lee Introduce Legislation to Fund Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects in the West
• June 24, 2021

  Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham, Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect America’s Coastal Regions
• June 17, 2021

  Rep. Huffman Praises FERC Decision to Move on Klamath Dam Removal
• June 15, 2021

  Huffman Bill Would Protect and Restore Carbon-Sequestering Ecosystems
• June 01, 2021

  Rep. Huffman Applauds Biden Administration Lease Suspension in ANWR
• May 13, 2021

  House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Huffman’s Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling
• March 11, 2021

  Huffman, DeFazio Urge Biden EPA to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine
• March 08, 2021

  Huffman Bill passes in multi-state public lands package
• February 13, 2021

  Trump’s California water plan troubled federal biologists. They were sidelined
• February 04, 2021

  Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey Re-Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• February 04, 2021

  Democrats seek to block further Arctic drilling
• January 29, 2021

  Lawmakers renew call for biodiversity strategy
• January 28, 2021

  Huffman, other Bay Area lawmakers seek $250 million for bay restoration efforts
• January 27, 2021

  Rep. Huffman to Introduce Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans From Offshore Drilling
• December 21, 2020

  Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the New Congress
• September 01, 2020

  Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine
• August 26, 2020

  Huffman Statement on Pebble Mine Permitting Decision
• August 17, 2020

  Huffman Statement on Interior Department Plan to Offer Oil and Gas Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• July 30, 2020

  Huffman Introduces Legislation to Protect Polar Bear Cubs from Oil Development in Arctic Refuge
• July 24, 2020

  Huffman Advances North Coast, Environmental Wins in First Round of Appropriations
• July 17, 2020

  Huffman Leads Committee Members in Letter to Administration Opposing Rushed Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
• July 02, 2020

  Huffman, 30 Members of CA House Delegation Express Opposition to New Oil/Gas Leases Off CA Coast
• June 29, 2020

  Huffman Water Infrastructure Proposal Included in House Democrats’ Landmark Infrastructure Bill
• June 11, 2020

  Huffman, Thompson, Eshoo, Lofgren, Matsui, Bera, LaMalfa, Swalwell, DeSaulnier, Khanna, Panetta Introduce Utility Resilience and Reliability Act
• May 20, 2020

  House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs
• May 05, 2020

  ReWIND Act Prohibits Bailout of Fossil Fuel Industry with CARES Act Funds During Public Health Crisis
• May 01, 2020

  Huffman, Grijalva, Subcommittee Chairs Request DOI Inspector General Investigate Alaska Native Corporation Eligibility for Tribal Relief Funding
• February 20, 2020

  Congress Urges Major U.S. Banks Not to Finance Destructive Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• December 13, 2019

  Arctic lease sale is bad for taxpayers
• December 06, 2019

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Legislation to Transform Transportation Systems to Improve Commutes and Respond to Climate Emergency
• November 20, 2019

  Huffman Public Lands Bill Approved by Natural Resources Committee
• November 01, 2019

  Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
• October 31, 2019

  Reps. Huffman, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Stop Spending U.S. Taxpayer Money on Dirty Energy Projects Overseas
• October 24, 2019

  Rep. Huffman, Chair Grijalva Request Administration Data on Impacts From Potential Rollback of Roadless Rule in Tongass National Forest
• October 17, 2019

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Salmon FISH Act to Restore Salmon Habitats, Protect Thriving Populations

  Tags: Environmental Protection, Wildlife Protection
• September 12, 2019

  U.S. House Approves Rep. Huffman’s Bipartisan Bill to Block Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• July 10, 2019

  House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Huffman’s Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
• June 11, 2019

  Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers: Block the Proposed Pebble Mine
• May 01, 2019

  Natural Resources Committee Approves Huffman’s Bipartisan Bill to Block Arctic Wildlife Refuge Oil Drilling
• March 28, 2019

  Reps. Huffman, Cunningham Introduce Bipartisan Bicoastal Offshore Drilling Ban
• January 29, 2019

  Rep. Huffman Elected Chair of Water, Oceans, & Wildlife Subcommittee
• January 08, 2019

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
• June 15, 2018

  Rep. Huffman, 100 Members to Zinke: Don’t Sacrifice the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Oil & Gas Drilling
• May 22, 2018

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Repeal GOP Tax Scam’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge Drilling Mandate
• April 19, 2018

  Rep. Huffman Slams Trump Admin’s Rush to Accelerate Drilling Preparations in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• January 18, 2018

  Reps. Huffman, Lieu & Lowenthal to Sec. Zinke: Remove California from Trump’s Expanded Offshore Drilling Plans
• January 04, 2018

  Rep. Huffman Blasts Trump’s Irresponsible Offshore Drilling Expansion
• August 17, 2017

  Members of Congress to Trump Administration: Don’t Allow Oil Drilling in the Arctic Ocean
• July 19, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Energy Transparency Legislation: ‘Know Your Oil Act’ & ‘Carbon Pollution Transparency Act’
• June 27, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Advances Key North Coast Priorities in Natural Resources and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees
• April 28, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Stands in Solidary with People’s Climate March; Introduces Keep it in the Ground Act
• April 04, 2017

  Reps. Huffman, Fitzpatrick, Gallego, & LoBiondo Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• March 29, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act
• February 08, 2017

  Rep. Huffman, Senate, House Natural Resource Leaders Blast Dakota Access Pipeline Decision, Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights
• January 25, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Speaks Out Against President Trump's Move to Revive Keystone XL & Dakota Access Pipeline
• January 24, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Named Natural Resources Committee Vice Ranking Member
• January 12, 2017

  Huffman, DeFazio, Wyden, Merkley Secure Critical 20 Year Mining Ban in Southwestern Oregon, Smith River Watershed
• January 04, 2017

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Legislation to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling on Pacific Coast
• December 20, 2016

  Rep. Huffman Applauds Obama Decision to Permanently Protect Atlantic & Arctic Oceans from Oil Drilling
• December 04, 2016

  Rep. Huffman Applauds the Obama Administration’s Move to Deny Easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline
• November 15, 2016

  Reps. Huffman, Grijalva, 21 Members of Congress, Recommend Steps to President Obama to De-escalate Tensions at Dakota Access Pipeline
• September 20, 2016

  Rep. Huffman Introduces “Know Your Oil Act”
• January 15, 2016

  Rep. Huffman Statement on President Obama’s suspension of new coal leases on public lands
• December 11, 2015

  Huffman Leads Congressional Letter to IRS: Don’t Tax Homeowners for Saving Water
• December 11, 2015

  House Approves Huffman Proposal to Increase Available Affordable Housing in West Marin
• December 03, 2015

  Rep. Huffman on House “Blizzard” of Legislation to Undermine the Clean Air Act: “A stocking full of gifts to Big Oil, and a lump of coal for Americans and the rest of the world.”
• December 03, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Statement on Klamath River Basin
• November 24, 2015

  Reps. Huffman, Speier, Farr, and Capps Urge Gov. Brown to Stand Ready to Declare a Fishery Disaster for the Dungeness Crab Fishery
• November 19, 2015

  HUFFMAN BLASTS FDA APPROVAL OF GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED SALMON
• November 04, 2015

  Reps. Huffman, Garamendi Lead West Coast Members in Introducing Legislation to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling on Pacific Coast
• October 09, 2015

  Huffman Leads Floor Fight Against the Environmental Consequences of Unrestricted Crude Oil Exports
• October 09, 2015

  Legislation to Expand the California Coastal National Monument Advances in the Senate
• October 07, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Votes for Permanent, Sustainable Management of Dungeness Crab Fishery
• September 30, 2015

  Reps. Huffman and DeFazio Weigh In on Smith River Threat by Oregon Mining
• September 28, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act
• September 18, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Announces Major Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Construction of Bodega Bay Trail
• September 18, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Introduces New Legislation to Expand the California Coastal National Monument
• September 16, 2015

  Rep. Huffman statement on Yurok Tribe Withdrawal from Klamath Basin agreements
• August 26, 2015

  Huffman opposes latest Westlands lawsuit over Trinity/Klamath River protections
• August 19, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Tours Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Reaffirms Strong Opposition to Arctic Oil Drilling
• August 03, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman insists federal agencies act to prevent Klamath River fish kill
• August 03, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Statement on Clean Power Plan
• July 31, 2015

  Reps. Huffman and Schiff, Senators Feinstein and Boxer Call on OMB to Ensure Protection of Captive Orcas and Marine Mammals
• June 30, 2015

  DeFazio, Huffman, Wyden, Merkley Praise Temporary Ban on Mining Projects in Southwest Oregon Watershed Protection Area Covered By Their Bills in House and Senate
• June 17, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman Unveils Drought Response Legislation, Calls for Public Input
• June 10, 2015

  House Approves Huffman Amendment to Halt Dirty, Costly Coal Shipments to U.S. Military Bases in Germany
• May 12, 2015

  Rep. Huffman Statement on White House Approval of Oil Drilling in Arctic Sea
• March 23, 2015

  Members of Congress Applaud Proposed Wilderness Designation of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s Coastal Plain
• January 27, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman Announces New Environmental Leadership Role in 114th Congress
• January 26, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman Applauds Obama Administration For Move to Protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• January 13, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman Introduces New Bill to Replace Gas Tax, Ensure Solvency of Highway Trust Fund, Fight Climate Change
• January 08, 2015

  Rep. Jared Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
• November 18, 2014

  Huffman Introduces Bill to Require Congressional Budget Office to Estimate Carbon Footprint of Bills Considered Before Congress
• November 13, 2014

  Rep. Huffman Votes Against Keystone XL Pipeline
• September 18, 2014

  Reps. Huffman and Heck Introduce Bill to Help Homeowners Invest In Energy Efficiency
• September 09, 2014

  House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Huffman’s Trinity County Land Exchange Bill
• June 18, 2014

  California Congressional Leaders Urge Expansion of Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
• May 29, 2014

  Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Stop Spending Taxpayer Dollars on Dirty Energy Projects Abroad
• April 03, 2014

  Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Huffman Bill to Help West Coast Fishing Communities
• February 05, 2014

  Huffman Applauds President Obama for Investments on Broadband Connectivity
• January 15, 2014

  Huffman Votes for Omnibus Bill to Fund the Government
• January 08, 2014

  Rep. Huffman Releases “Ask Jared” Video Looking Back on 2013, Sets Priorities for 2014
• October 24, 2013

  Huffman Votes For Critical North Coast Water Infrastructure Projects
• September 29, 2013

  Huffman Statement on House GOP Vote to Virtually Guarantee a Government Shutdown
• September 20, 2013

  Huffman: Obama Administration Rule on Power Plant Emissions a Strong Step Against Climate Change
• July 18, 2013

  Huffman Holds First Twitter Q &A Session
• July 17, 2013

  Huffman to Hold 1st Twitter and Facebook Q&A Sessions
• June 11, 2013

  Natural Resources Committee To Hold Markup on Rep. Huffman’s First Bill as U.S. Congressman
• May 30, 2013

  Huffman Presents Sustainability Certificate to Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute
• May 23, 2013

  Rep. Huffman Holds First Telephone Town Hall
• May 22, 2013

  Huffman Speaks Out Against Keystone XL Pipeline
• May 08, 2013

  Huffman Speaks On House Floor Against “Pay China First Act”
• April 12, 2013

  Huffman Marks 100th Day in Congress
• April 11, 2013

  Huffman Welcomes Trinity Supervisor To Congress
• March 28, 2013

  Huffman Presents First Sustainability Certificate to Healdsburg Winery
• March 06, 2013

  Rep. Huffman Speaks on Environmental Impact of Keystone XL Pipeline