Alaska Wilderness League Applauds Rep. Jared Huffman’s Selection as Ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee 

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Date: 12/17/2024 
Contact: Anja Semanco | anja@alaskawild.org | 724-967-2777 

Alaska Wilderness League Applauds Rep. Jared Huffman’s Selection as Ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee 

Washington, D.C. (Date) – Alaska Wilderness League welcomes the unanimous decision by the House Democratic Caucus to appoint Congressman Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) as the new top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee with the following statement: 

“Representative Huffman has consistently demonstrated unwavering leadership in protecting our nation’s wildest places, especially Alaska’s vast and irreplaceable public lands—a stance that will be greatly needed during this next administration,” said Alex Cohen, Government Affairs Director at Alaska Wilderness League. “We look forward to supporting Rep. Huffman in the continued fight for policies that prioritize climate action, protect wildlife, and honor Indigenous leadership and stewardship.”