CA UPDATE via Jared Huffman · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 3:55 PM

support lawmakers from coastal communities

  John, We’re excited to share with you that it was just announced that Jared is the co-chair of the newly-formed Congressional Coastal Caucus! Jared has been a leader in the fight against climate change throughout his entire career in Congress, and before that in the S…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 6:55 PM

gerrymandering

  John, The initial results of the 2020 census are in, and they depict an America that is increasingly diverse. That’s good news for Democrats if we have a redistricting process that fairly reflects these demographic shifts. Unfortunately, outside of California and a fe…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 5:04 PM

now’s the time to protect voting rights

  John,  When the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013, they did it under the mistaken assumption that protecting the right to vote, particularly among people of color, was no longer needed. Since that disastrous ruling, we’ve been reminded again and again…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 5:35 PM

This Majority Monday is a little different

  John, This Majority Monday, I wanted to do things a little differently. I use Majority Monday’s to let you know what we’re accomplishing in Congress and ask for your help to hold onto the majority in 2022 — and today I want to ask for your help supporting my colleague …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 5:40 PM

what we must do

  John, August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time when we as a nation acknowledge the importance of vaccinations to help us fight against a wide variety of diseases. Of course, this year it’s even more critical to highlight the lifesaving power of vaccines…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 11:14 PM

climate change progress: what do you think?

  John, Addressing climate change must be our top priority. Our climate challenges are not getting easier. While the pandemic brought a temporary reduction in emissions last year, global carbon pollution is roaring back. Even in the West where we are making great stride…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 4:45 PM

everyone deserves the right to vote

  Just over a year ago we lost a true hero, colleague, and warm friend to everyone he knew. Congressman John Lewis dedicated his life to ensuring everyone has the right to vote. Now, one year later, Republican governors and GOP-controlled legislatures are trying to enact…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Majority Monday!

  John, Happy Majority Monday! Three months ago, we launched Majority Monday to share how our Democratic majority is working in Congress to get our country back on track and deliver results for the American people. Since January, we have gone from being a global punchl…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Since 1985

  John, For the past 36 years, people across the United States have celebrated our natural heritage as part of National Park and Recreation Month. During the last year and a half, we gained a new appreciation for how much our National Parks sustain our own wellbeing. Mo…

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  Jared · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Happy 4th!

  John, I want to wish you all a happy and safe Fourth of July! I hope this Independence Day, you will be able to celebrate with friends and family after COVID kept us all apart for far too long. Thanks to the success of our national vaccination program, we can finally …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 6:57 PM

I’d like to hear from you!

  John, We are just about halfway through the year and in just six months, our nation has gone from lagging behind in the world to leading on vaccinations and taming the pandemic. We’re on the path to recovery, and that includes our rebounding economy. Together we’ve re…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Ending gun violence across our nation

  John, As June comes to an end, it’s time for us to remember and honor those affected by gun violence. As a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, I am committed to passing bipartisan common sense legislation to help protect Californians and people across ou…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Update on what’s happening in Congress

  John, It’s Majority Monday! I launched Majority Monday to share how our Democratic majority is working in Congress to solve problems and deliver results for the American people. Just 6 months ago, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in — a…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 8:55 PM

Jared needs your input to fight for infrastructure

  President Biden and Vice President Harris introduced the American Jobs Plan, a landmark infrastructure proposal to rebuild our roads and bridges, revitalize our economy, fight the existential threat of climate change, and invest in our communities. Jared is fighting to…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Join us tonight for our Hootenanny!

  LAST CHANCE! Today is our 11th annual (and 2nd virtual) Huffman’s Hootenanny! Click here to get your tickets before our Hootenanny starts at 5:45 PDT→ GET YOUR TICKETS If you’re free today, join us at 5:45 PDT tonight to hear from our special guest Senator Alex Padilla, enjoy so…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM

You’re invited to our Hootenanny →

  You’re invited to our 11th annual (and 2nd virtual) Huffman’s Hootenanny! What: Our yearly Hootenanny with special guest Senator Alex Padilla! When: Tomorrow, June 3rd, 2021 from 5:45-6:45 PDT Where: This year’s Hootenanny will be streamed live online! Click here to get your ticke…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 6:01 PM

This Memorial Day

  John, Today is Memorial Day — a day where we honor the lives of our brave men and women in uniform who sacrificed their lives for our country. As a member of Congress, I want to commemorate this Memorial Day by making sure that we serve our troops as well as they have…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM

11th annual (and 2nd virtual) Hootenanny!

  John — you’re invited to our 11th Annual (and 2nd virtual) Huffman's Hootenanny on June 3rd! With special guest Sen. Alex Padilla along with our house band SoloRio and musical guest Elvin Bishop, this year’s Huffman’s Hootenanny will be one to remember. GET YOUR TICKETS This year,…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Honoring AAPI leaders from Northern California

  John, This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrated the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who overcame centuries of injustice to build a better future for all. From iconic artists to musicians to activists, Asian Americans and Pacific Is…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 5:15 PM

You’re invited to our Hootenanny!

  John — We’re excited to invite you to our 11th annual (and 2nd virtual) Huffman’s Hootenanny! We hope you can virtually join us, and special guest Senator Alex Padilla, on June 3rd from 5:45-6:45 PDT to enjoy some awesome music and just the right amount of politics! So mark your c…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 5:30 PM

[Petition] Federal Infrastructure Bill

  President Biden has introduced the American Jobs Plan, a landmark infrastructure proposal to rebuild our roads and bridges, revitalize our economy, fight the existential threat of climate change, and invest in our communities. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Our Hootenanny is coming up!

  You’re invited to our 11th annual (and 2nd virtual) Huffman’s Hootenanny! What: Our yearly Hootenanny with special guest Senator Alex Padilla! When: June 3rd, 2021 from 5:30-6:30 PDT Where: This year’s Hootenanny will be streamed live online! Click here to get your tickets today → …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Update on what’s happening in Congress

  John, Today is our first Majority Monday — a new monthly program I’ve launched to share how our Democratic majority is implementing progressive policies to make America and the world better. In just 5 months, our nation has gone from being a global laggard to leading …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Thanks for all that you do

  John, I wanted to reach out and express my gratitude to everyone who donated ahead of our April fundraising deadline. Because of your support, we’ve exceeded our goal and I’m confident our grassroots campaign is prepared for all of the good work ahead. Thank you. My g…

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Our fight

  Jared’s facing his April end-of-month deadline at midnight and this is our chance to work with House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration to pass the American Jobs Plan to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, create millions of jobs, and fight the climate crisi…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Fighting for progress

  John — Today marks the 100th day of Joe Biden’s presidency and unified Democratic leadership in Washington. We have a new federal government because of your hard work, organizing and voting, and what a difference it is making. For the first time in many years, we’re s…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

This Earth Day

  John — Today is Earth Day, a celebration of our planet and a call to action to address the climate crisis. Earth Day was first celebrated 51 years ago in 1970. Since then, climate change has rapidly accelerated, posing an existential threat to our planet. I’m working …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 8:20 PM

The American Jobs Plan

  John — The Biden-Harris Administration recently introduced the American Jobs Plan, a historic proposal to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and create millions of well-paying jobs. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass a transformative piece of legisl…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 8:05 PM

One step closer

  John — I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for the outpouring of support ahead of our first FEC deadline last week. Thanks to you, we’re one step closer to keeping our House majority in 2022 and making real progress on all of the important issues our nation is…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 4:55 PM

their dangerous lies continue

  John, Donald Trump, the Inciter in Chief, might be out of the White House, but we’re still not free from dangerous rhetoric, lies, and divisiveness. In fact, the GOP is doubling down on the fiction of a stolen election by working to pass laws that suppress our sacred …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

keep the momentum going

  John, Elections matter. Just look at all the positive ripple effects from our hard-won victories in last year’s election. With President Biden and a Democratic House and Senate, we’ve already enacted transformative legislation to crush the COVID pandemic, safely reope…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 6:32 PM

It’s long past time we close the gender pay gap

  John — Today is Equal Pay Day, and together we’re fighting to close the gender pay gap and bring awareness to the inequities that working women face every day. March 24th is an important day to raise awareness about the pay gap because it is the 83rd day of the year — …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 5:34 PM

We can replace the USPS fleet with electric vehicles

  John — I recently introduced the Postal Vehicle Modernization Act to seize a unique opportunity. The country’s largest civilian vehicle fleet is overdue for replacement — these aging clunkers cost billions in fuel and maintenance costs and they’re increasingly unsafe. …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Celebrating women’s history today — and every day.

  John, March is Women’s History Month and it’s important for us to take the time and recognize all that women have contributed to our history, our nation, and our world. And this incredible celebration began right here in Sonoma County! The Education Task Force of the …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

stimulus checks, vaccines, and necessary aid

  John, As this unprecedented health and economic crisis reaches the one-year mark, it’s time for us to reflect — and to look forward. Over the past 12 months, so many of you have made difficult but necessary sacrifices. We’ve changed our routines, faced economic and pe…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM

signs of hope

  John, A little more than a month into the Biden administration, there are already many signs of hope. Finally, we have a competent team to navigate the COVID crisis, revitalize the economy, and deal with racial inequity. We also have a leader who is 100% committed to …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM

How we’re celebrating this Black History Month

  John, This Black History Month, we celebrated the generations of Black Americans who overcame centuries of injustice to build a better future for all. From the WWII Marinship workers, to iconic artists, musicians and activists, Black Americans have made invaluable con…

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  Birthday Update via Team Huffman · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Shhhhhh....It’s Jared’s birthday today

  John — Today is Jared’s birthday, and we want you to be part of the celebration! Can you sign Jared’s birthday card?   Jared is committed to tackling the climate crisis, securing COVID-19 relief, and passing progressive legislation to address all the cr…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Please add your name to protect the Arctic Refuge

  John — As one of my top supporters, I wanted you to be the first to know that I have re-introduced legislation with Senator Ed Markey to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and defend one of our nation's most beautiful, pristine natural areas. The Arctic Refug…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Lawmakers must follow the law

  John, Did you know that members of Congress have a special exemption that allows them to carry weapons on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol? Not only that, they can (and do) keep loaded firearms in their offices with no rules about the type of guns or how they should be …

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  Jared (personal) · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 8:30 PM

I'm still hopeful

  When I think about the progress we’ve made over the last few months, I am hopeful. We have succeeded in electing a historic presidential ticket that has already begun to reverse the cruel and extreme policies of the Trump era. We finally have the leadership we need to …

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  Team Huffman · [email protected]

January 30, 2021 at 6:25 PM

we have Joe’s back

  Did you see Jared’s note, John? President Biden and Vice President Harris are already making big strides, but they need us by their sides. The GOP’s obstructionist machine is already gearing up, so we must work to protect our Democratic majorities in Congress. Will you…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 5:15 PM

we can create a better future

  John, Even in this moment of uncertainty, with the COVID virus still raging, economic distress compounding, and the impeachment trial beginning, there’s still so much reason for optimism. We have a new president who is ready to get us back on track. Less than two week…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 6:14 PM

what to do next

  John, The Biden-Harris administration is just 6 days old, but already we’re seeing a massive shift in the way our federal government functions. With a few strokes of his pen, President Biden has begun to reverse the terrible, dangerous policies of the Trump administra…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 8:30 PM

hope for the future

  John, After four years of turmoil, chaos and corruption, I was honored to attend today’s swearing-in of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th President of the United States. Today marks the end of the disastrous Trump presidency, and the beginning of a new and more hopeful c…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 5:09 PM

I’m calling for removal

  John, Last week, I encountered something I never thought could happen here: a violent insurrection in the U.S. Capitol. My colleague Congressman Thompson and I shared our thoughts from that horrible day in an opinion editorial in the Press Democrat. You can read it in …

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 6:47 PM

a bumpy transition

  John, In a year full of unprecedented events, these last few weeks post-election have been—not surprisingly—unprecedented. We’ve seen a defeated president ranting and raving about rigged elections, elected GOP officials unwilling to speak the truth, rumors about preem…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Our future looks better – thank you!

  Dear John, What a week! Like you, I spent the first few days fixated on vote counts, breaking news, and trying to get my head around what happened and what it means for us going forward. Some of it won’t be clear until early January, when two Georgia runoff elections d…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Election Day is here

  John, Election Day is finally here, and I think for many of us, it comes as a great relief. Finally, we will begin to count the votes to end the Trump presidency and steer our country in a new direction. I’m writing to you now because I hope you’ll continue to support…

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  Jared Huffman · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 4:10 PM

if you’re in trouble at the polls...

  John, A dangerous pandemic and a dangerous president. These two things make the normally simple act of voting infinitely more complicated this year. Will our vote count? Will our ballots be unfairly rejected? Will we be intimidated at a polling place? Will we be turne…

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