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Ahead of Critical Negotiations, Huffman and Merkley Express Concern Over U.S. Proposal to Combat Plastic Pollution

By Wine Country Times Report | May 26, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) sent a letter to the Biden Administration ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution expressing their disappointment with the lack of United States negotiating stance, signaling that the Administration is not committed to an ambitious agreement to end plastics pollution

Thompson Applauds USDA Rollout of $3.7 Billion for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters

By Wine Country Times Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $3.7 billion for the Emergency Relief Program and the Emergency Livestock Relief Program

Huffman Reintroduces Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

By Wine Country Times Report | May 25, 2023

Legislation Included in Senator Alex Padilla’s Package to Protect 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands

Thompson, Estes Introduce Bill to Expand Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

By Wine Country Times Report | May 24, 2023

On May 23, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04)and Ron Estes (KS-04) reintroduced the Financing Our Energy Future Act

Rep. Huffman, Sen. Whitehouse, MEP Aubry Lead Transatlantic Letter Calling for Climate Talks Free of Fossil Fuel Industry Interference

By Wine Country Times Report | May 24, 2023

In Lead-up to Cop28, 133 U.S. And European Elected Officials Urge Ouster of Oil Executive as President of Upcoming Climate Talks

Congressman Huffman Introduces Bill to Support Trinity Economy, Recreation

By Wine Country Times Report | May 17, 2023

On May 16, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) to extend the authority of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to collect and retain marina fees to enhance recreation and improve access at the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

Thompson Announces Overall Winner, Napa County Finalist for 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California's Fourth District

By Wine Country Times Report | May 15, 2023

On May 10, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District. Vivian Barrett from Napa High School was named as the Napa County finalist

Thompson, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize Electronic Duck Stamp

By Wine Country Times Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Garrett Graves (LA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation, the “Duck Stamp Modernization Act,” to authorize electronic duck stamps

Thompson Announces Overall Winner, Sonoma County Finalist for 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California's Fourth District

By Wine Country Times Report | May 12, 2023

On May 10, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District. Catherine Li from Maria Carrillo High School was named as the Sonoma County finalist

Thompson Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California's Fourth District

By Wine Country Times Report | May 11, 2023

On May 10, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District

Huffman, Merkley, Grijalva, Barragán Sound the Alarm on Continued Expansion of Liquefied Fossil Gas Infrastructure, Cite Climate and Environmental Justice Concerns

By Wine Country Times Report | May 9, 2023

Lawmakers: “It is Important That Frontline Communities Are Meaningfully and Proactively Engaged Throughout Environmental Reviews for LNG Infrastructure.”

Reps. Huffman, Grijalva, Newhouse Introduce Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls

By Wine Country Times Report | May 6, 2023

On May 5, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined Congressmen Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) in introducing H. Res. 353, a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Reps. Huffman and Raskin Introduce Resolution to Recognize a National Day of Reason

By Wine Country Times Report | May 4, 2023

On May 3, Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution to establish May 4th as a “National Day of Reason” in the United States to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for progress in our government and society at large

Huffman and González-Colón, Cardin and Graham Reintroduce Bicameral Coastal Habitat Conservation Bill

By Wine Country Times Report | May 3, 2023

At the start of american wetlands month, bipartisan legislation would benefit coastal watersheds threatened by habitat loss

FYI: Fox News Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Measures

By Wine Country Times Report | May 1, 2023

On April 28, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceRep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) highlighted a recent Fox News poll that shows that the American people overwhelmingly support gun violence prevention measures that will help save lives and keep our communities safe

Thompson Honors Janelle Sellick as 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion

By Wine Country Times Report | Apr 29, 2023

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Janelle Sellick as the 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion for California’s Fourth District

Huffman, Bonamici, González-Colón, Salazar introduce Bipartisan Bill to prevent Sexual Harassment and Assault at NOAA

By Wine Country Times Report | Apr 29, 2023

Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to prevent sexual assault and harassment at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Rep. Huffman statement on vote against H. Res. 311

By Wine Country Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 26, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 311

Thompson Honors Valeria Cantor Méndez as 2023 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion

By Wine Country Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Valeria Cantor Méndez as the 2023 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion for California’s Fourth District

Rep. Huffman applauds funding of $60.3 million for projects in Northern California to strengthen climate-ready coasts

By Wine Country Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 21, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $60.3 million for projects across northern California to make communities and the economy resilient to climate change, as part of the Investing in America agenda

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