Rep. Jared Huffman
Congressman for California's North Coast. Ranking Member of @naturalresources.bsky.social
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- Republicans are pushing a budget that cuts Medicaid and food assistance by $1 trillion, ripping away basic needs programs that help millions of Americans. Most people can't afford for this budget to pass – and Democrats are using every tool at our disposal to stop it.
- A nonpartisan analysis now confirms that the Republican budget scheme will strip coverage and benefits from millions of Americans. For months, Republicans have lied about their plans, but now we have answers. And Democrats are using every tool at our disposal to stop it.
- In 2024, I helped secure funding for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for DNA technology to clear a backlog of cold cases. This week, Josephine Medin's loved ones got the answers they've needed for 32 years since her disappearance. I hope this discovery helps them find peace and closure.
- House Republicans’ budget cuts national park funding, slashes clean air and water protections, and pushes the most extreme anti-environment bill in American history as the cherry on top. Today, while Democrats called out this billionaire giveaway, House Republicans hid in their offices.
- Today, Republicans are pushing the most extreme anti-environment bill in American history – betraying our public lands, clean air and water, and the American people in the process.
- Donald Trump’s reckless policies are crashing the economy in real time. Instead of lowering costs, House Republicans are doing the exact opposite: pushing a budget that cuts health care and food assistance for millions of children and their families.
- Native women and girls suffer disproportionately high levels of attacks, violence and rape. Today, on the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples, I commit to honoring Native voices, demanding justice, and working to end this #SilentCrisis.
- As the world faces an escalating biodiversity crisis, now is a critical moment to establish lasting protections for all species. In honor of Migratory Bird Day this week, I introduced 2 bills to strengthen these protections and help commercial and business interests comply.
- In his first 100 days, Donald Trump has taken the Project 2025 playbook and ran with it. There are no bounds to what he and his authoritarian administration are willing to do, and we need to keep using every avenue we can to put a stop to this madness.
- The separation of church and state was created to protect Americans from exactly this kind of religious favoritism. No one religion should reign supreme -- and all must stay separate from government.
- The Trump admin is chaos in a nutshell — and America’s treasured public lands are taking a massive blow. Their attempts to privatize parks and plunder them for dirty energy won’t only damage national park operations this summer, it will rob future generations of these wonders.
- This is a steep decline from how our economy was doing before Trump took office. From Trump’s tariffs to Elon Musk’s cuts to federal services, the economy has taken hit after hit. And despite Trump's promises to lower costs, prices are higher than ever. It's abysmal.
- Health Care Sharing Ministries' deceptive marketing tactics and overt appeals to religion keep leading people into inadequate medical coverage. My bill would help protect consumers from these predatory practices and ensure consumers have access to clear, accurate information.
- Why should CA lose the right to protect our air? @GOP is misusing a legislative tool to block states from setting stronger tailpipe pollution rules… ironic for a party that claims to support states’ rights. #CleanerCars
- With the Trump Tariffs and other reckless policies, Republicans are: 💰Raising costs for groceries, gas, etc. 🏠 Wiping out families' hard-earned retirement savings 📉 Crashing the economy in real time 💵 Giving handouts to billionaires Democrats are using every tool at our disposal to stop it.
- The next program on Trump's chopping block is Head Start - which provides funding to ensure all kids can access a good early childhood education. Without Head Start, millions of kids won't be able to attend school and families will face crippling burdens. Despicable.
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- Every year, I'm impressed by #CA02 students in the Congressional App Challenge – and Rehan’s app has raised the bar. Terrain Fire Risk Analyzer helps people stay safe and prepared for wildfires through easy-to-use tech. Congrats to Rehan and the rest of this year’s participants!
- Protecting religious freedom is a core American value – which the Trump administration is betraying with its bogus Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. That's why I'm leading a letter with the Congressional Freethought Caucus to demand the administration end its crusade against free speech.
- Republicans are trying to roll back environmental regulations that keep our air breathable and our water safe — threatening our public lands, waters, and wildlife all so their billionaire friends get another tax break. This #EarthDay, we’re standing up for what’s worth protecting.
- Every day, countless National Park Service employees keep our parks pristine and ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience. This #NationalParkWeek, I'm grateful for these workers who tirelessly protect our public lands – and I will keep working hard in Congress to protect their jobs.
- It was great to chat with some bright young minds at Del Mar Middle School this week! We talked about our system of checks and balances, my role in Congress, and what we're doing to combat gun violence.
- I was excited to attend the signing ceremony to kick off an important first step to raise the Coyote Valley Dam. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with Lytton Rancheria and Mendocino Inland Water & Power, will help local water supply, increase flood damage reduction, and improve water quality.
- 1 in 5 Americans rely on Social Security benefits to live independently due to disabilities or to retire comfortably - but Trump is cutting trillions in funding and putting Americans’ necessary benefits in danger. I hosted a roundtable with Rep. Mike Thompson to raise awareness on local impacts.
- At this point, we might as well rename "Planet Earth" to "Planet Trump" to cut to the chase and get it all over with at once. All jokes aside: Let’s stop wasting time to stroke this wannabe dictator’s ego and start doing things that will actually help the American people.
- Republicans' bogus "SAVE Act" is completely deceiving. This bill isn't saving anyone anything – it’ll cost Americans over $19B and prevent millions from voting. That's why on #TheFlipSide, my Democratic colleagues and I are suing Trump for his efforts to disenfranchise voters.
- Republicans are not only complicit in Trump’s illegal schemes – they are fully responsible for the destruction their new budget will cause. Millions of people will lose health care, food assistance, education grants, and so much more. I'm voting NO against this outrageous bill.
- Another week, another successful town hall! It's great to hear from people across Northern California and answer questions on what I'm doing in Congress to protect Medicare, help students with disabilities, and push back against Trump. Thanks to everyone who came out.
- House Republicans think the best use of our time in Congress is their pathetic power grabs to impeach judges who disagree with them. On #TheFlipSide, I’m fighting to stop this corruption and protect the impartial lawyers and judges who are just doing their jobs to keep those in power accountable.
- Next up to bat in Trump's unceremonious slashing: the FEMA BRIC program that prepares us for disaster response & recovery — the most cost effective way to protect communities from disaster. It's unsurprising, but incredibly disappointing, that Trump is stripping Californians of lifesaving funding.
- Trump is illegally firing 25% of the HHS workforce – who we rely on every day for safe medical products, essential health care services, and our overall public health. All of that is being compromised just so Trump and his billionaire friends can pay fewer taxes... it's insane.
- Trump's tariffs have already caused a Stock Market drop exceeding 20% – marking the worst S&P start to a presidency in modern history. This administration is tanking our economy. We need to put a stop to this madness.
- Thanks to all the North Coast residents who attended my town hall in Eureka over the weekend. We discussed everything from Trump's impacts on rural communities to my efforts to push back legislatively. I appreciate your input, and I'll keep fighting for our region in Congress.
- All kids – no matter their zip code, race, disability, or any other factor – should be able to access a full, exceptional education. My bill, the IDEA Full Funding Act, would close gaps in special education funding and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
- 🚨REMINDER: #CA02 high school artists!🚨 My office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition through Friday, April 18th. Don't forget to submit your work here: huffman.house.gov/helping-you/...
- Trump has once again reversed one of his ridiculous schemes because it was deeply unpopular. The Trump administration is delaying its plan to make it harder for seniors to access Social Security. We must defend Social Security from Republican’s ultimate goal to destroy it.
- Trump and Musk have not done a single thing to lower costs for the American people. Instead, they’re triggering inflation, handing out tax breaks to billionaires, and.disrupting our economy. Democrats refuse to bow down to their illegal, reckless agenda.
- Trump and Musk are decimating public lands, defunding Medicaid, and cutting public education funding… and now they’re coming for mental health care and addiction services, too. And it’s our most vulnerable communities who are suffering the brunt of these reckless decisions.
- Last night, Trump stripped union rights from every federal worker. This move is straight out of his Project 2025 playbook to gut the American labor movement, take control of the government, and cut public services — and Democrats will fight back with every tool.
- House Republicans are wasting our time in Congress on bills to remodel Mount Rushmore in homage to Trump. On #TheFlipSide, I'm leading efforts to protect our public lands and push back against Trump and Musk's illegal actions.
- Every day, Trump and Musk's schemes are impacting people and communities up and down the North Coast. Here are some of their stories…
- In #CA02 alone, Trump and Musk's cuts to public education are putting nearly $30 million and over 400 teachers at risk. Our taxpayers deserve high-quality education and opportunity – and now the administration is stealing from the very people they promised to protect.
- Welcome to my new series, #TheFlipSide, where I’ll be sharing what Republicans vs. Democrats are really doing this week in Congress.
- Republicans want to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America to bolster our national security – yet they turn a blind eye when the administration commits real, detrimental breaches to national security.
- Republicans are wasting our time on ridiculous bills to regulate refrigerators – while Democrats are working to lower the cost of groceries so people can actually fill those refrigerators. When will they start focusing on what the American people actually need? It's absurd.
- More than 1 in 5 Californians depend on food banks to have enough to eat – and Trump is revoking $500 million in funding. Without these funds, food banks will scramble to provide sufficient resources – and families and seniors will be forced to skip meals. It's inhumane.
- We should be taking steps to support our federal employees – not treating them like they're disposable. I was glad to join the North Bay Labor Council last week to march in support of our federal workers and fight back against Trump's inhumane firings. We're in this together.
- I'm constantly amazed by the engaged and passionate young people in our district – and I loved speaking with some of them at Terra Linda High School this week. Top of our list was discussing impacts of Trump abolishing the Department of Education, and ways students can get involved.
- Dismantling the Department of Education only means larger class sizes, less support for kids, and fewer opportunities for students – especially for students with disabilities and from low-income families. Yet that's exactly what Trump has done – and we must put a stop to this.
- Trump is eliminating the Department of Education and cutting support for public education. He's failing not only our students and teachers, but also our entire country. Public education shapes our future – and Trump is now completely compromising it to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
- Remember when Republicans promised their new budget would help low-income Americans and lower costs? To no one's surprise, they were lying. New report from Yale proves that this sham budget is just a massive handout to billionaires – and the bottom 40% is footing the bill.
