Representative Jared Huffman, Democratic from California

Jared Huffman

Representative · California · Democrat

Jared Huffman

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, this administration has demonstrated that it is all too willing to abuse the tools at its disposal to promote projects that simply line the pockets of members of this administration, their family, and their oligarch pals. I will give you a few examples. Not too long ago, the Trump administration announced that it would invest over a billion dollars and take an equity stake in USA Rare Earth, a mining and manufacturing company. Reporting uncovered that USA Rare Earth hired Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm chaired by Brandon Lutnick, the son of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
On H.R. 1501··Share
We have 15 days left here in Washington before the election. It should be a time that we are trying to get some real work done, but instead of doing that, instead of doing a single thing to help our constituents who are struggling under skyrocketing costs of groceries, gas, and electricity bills, Republicans are scraping the bottom of the barrel to come up with any bill that their chaotic Conference can find a way to pass, and one of the surest ways, it seems, is to find a way to do another favor for the President's friends and for foreign-owned mining conglomerates.
On H.R. 1501··Share
Mr. Speaker, the Congress returned yesterday from a long district work period where most of us heard a lot of things from our constituents. They told us about the grinding cost of groceries, gas, and healthcare and the instability their small businesses face thanks to President Trump's trade war with Canada. What is the House majority prioritizing this week? It is a bill that will push a critically endangered whale closer to extinction. I don't think many of us heard this as a priority from our constituents. H.R.
On H.R. 9436··Share
Biography
Jared Huffman began his career as a public interest environmental attorney, advocating for sustainable water policies in California. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, he represents California’s 2nd Congressional District, a region stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. Huffman is known for prioritizing environmental protection, climate action, and fisheries management. He has authored legislation to safeguard public lands and chairs the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Huffman’s work reflects his commitment to preserving Northern California’s natural resources and promoting resilient communities.
Education
  • J.D., Boston College, Newton, MA
    1990
  • B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
    1986
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2013-Present

    Representing California's 2nd district

  • Board Member, Marin Municipal Water District

    1994–2006

  • Member, California Assembly

    2006–12

  • Public Interest Attorney

    1990–2001

  • Senior Lawyer, Natural Resources Defense Council

    2001–06

Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources27%
Environmental Protection15%
Energy13%
Native Americans5%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Jared Huffman's record in Congress.

  • Public Lands Protection

    Led passage of the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act to protect federal lands and rivers.

  • Renewable Energy Advocacy

    Championed legislation to promote offshore wind energy development along the California coast.

  • Salmon and Fisheries Restoration

    Secured federal funding for salmon habitat restoration in Northern California watersheds.

  • Water Infrastructure Improvements

    Authored provisions in the WIIN Act to improve water storage and delivery in drought-prone California regions.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesRanking Member
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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