Redwood Empire News

Jared Huffman, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 2nd district since 2013, has been vocal on various issues through his social media presence. His recent tweets address concerns regarding federal employees, food bank funding, and legislative priorities.

On March 24, 2025, Huffman expressed support for federal employees by participating in a march organized by the North Bay Labor Council. He criticized the treatment of these workers under former President Trump's administration. "We should be taking steps to support our federal employees – not treating them like they're disposable."

Later that day, Huffman highlighted the dependency of Californians on food banks and criticized the revocation of $500 million in funding by Trump. He warned about the potential impact on families and seniors who might have to skip meals due to insufficient resources. "More than 1 in 5 Californians depend on food banks to have enough to eat – and Trump is revoking $500 million in funding."

On March 25, 2025, Huffman criticized Republican legislative efforts focused on regulating refrigerators while Democrats aim to reduce grocery costs. He questioned when Republicans would prioritize the needs of American citizens. "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."