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| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/steering-and-policy-committee-votes-for-huffman-to-lead-natural-resources-committee | Steering and Policy Committee Votes for Huffman to Lead Natural Resources Committee | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Resounding Endorsements of Huffman Continue as Democratic Caucus Prepares for Final Vote Washington, D.C. – Today, the Steering and Policy Committee voted for U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee by an overwhelming majority. This recommendation will now go to the full Democratic Caucus for a vote tomorrow, December 17, 2024. “It’s an incredible honor to receive this recommendation and vote of confidence from the Steering and Policy Committee, and it gives us significant momentum heading into tomorrow’s vote of the full caucus. I am grateful that my proven record, longstanding leadership and commitment to the committee is being recognized by my colleagues,” said Rep. Huffman. “Natural Resources has been my highest priority since I came to Congress 12 years ago. It is my life’s work – water, wildlife, fisheries, public lands, tribal issues – and what I know and love the best. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and do the work to protect our treasured natural resources, lift up tribal and frontline communities, and lead us as a team to effectively fight against Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and ensure we win back the House.” The endorsements for Huffman include: highlighting the importance of continuity, experience, and bold leadership for the Committee’s critical work ahead. who have been on the frontlines of Democrats’ toughest battles. underscoring the deep institutional knowledge and expertise they’ve entrusted Huffman to uphold. joined a letter supporting Huffman’s candidacy, and several others, including the , , , and sent individual statements of support, emphasizing the critical importance of centering tribal sovereignty and the protection of cultural and sacred resources in his work. Endorsement letters from the , the, , , and citing his leadership throughout his career fighting to uphold the nation’s bedrock environmental laws that protect public lands, air and water, and this nation’s endangered species. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |