Grijalva Steps Down, Huffman Takes Over Natural Resources Leadership

Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) announced he will not seek to retain his leadership role on the House Natural Resources Committee, paving the way for Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) to potentially take over. Grijalva, who has led the committee since 2015, faced a challenge from Huffman amid concerns about his leadership during the Trump administration. This move is part of a broader trend of younger House Democrats seeking leadership roles, as seen in other committee challenges. Grijalva, 76, plans to retire from Congress in 2026 after a cancer diagnosis.