To the Editor:
Like many of you, I am deeply disturbed and concerned by President Trump’s reckless avalanche of actions over the past two weeks. Among other things, he has issued executive orders that exceed his legal authority and has brought chaos and panic to millions of Americans by threatening to bypass Congress and unilaterally “freeze” funding for scores of programs – including funding that communities rely on to feed and house struggling families, defend against wildfires, research cures for cancer, pay teachers and first responders, create jobs, and much more. The freeze would remain in place until a “senior political appointee” determines whether the funding or program activities are consistent with dozens of new executive orders on subjects ranging from deportation of immigrants, to ending support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, banning funding for abortion or transgender healthcare, and ending federal activity that promotes “wokeness” or “the green new deal.”
This is a simultaneous attack on democracy and on hardworking American families.
Rest assured that I am tracking every detail of this evolving crisis, including the shifting explanations and vague and contradictory messages we are getting from the administration. Some statements suggest they have rescinded the sweeping funding freeze in response to public outrage, but the administration’s most recent statement promises the funding freeze will still move forward. This is far from over. As we continue to seek clarity, please know that my Democratic colleagues and I are fully engaged and ready to oppose this extreme power play.
One of the most important ways to do that is to show the administration and the American people the real-life impacts of a sweeping federal funding freeze. Toward that end, I want to hear directly from you. My goal is to collect personal stories and examples from individuals, nonprofits, organizations, local and tribal governments, and institutions in our district that would be harmed if the federal funding they count on is suddenly suspended – and if one of President Trump’s political operatives determines that it conflicts with an executive order and must therefore be terminated.
Please contactmy office to report a pause in federal aid or services, or to tell us how a potential pause, interruption or termination would affect you, your family, or your neighbors. The information you provide will help my office better understand the implications of President Trump’s actions so that we can work to ensure that our communities receive all of the funding Congress has appropriated for them.
Thank you, in advance, for bearing with us as we sort through this troubling, chaotic attempt by the Trump administration to bypass Congress and unlawfully withhold appropriated federal funding.
As a reminder, Article I of the Constitution vests Congress, not the President, with the power of the purse. Presidents cannot ignore or block congressional appropriations that are enacted into law. Attempting to do so is a lawless attack on our system of checks and balances and in my opinion, an ominous step towards an authoritarian takeover. Presidents are not kings, and I will never stop calling out and fighting against unconstitutional actions – by this or any administration.
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Thank you, and stay well,
-Jared Huffman, Member of Congress
Editor’s note: Contact Huffman at U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman: U.S. House District 2, 1406 Longworth Bldg. Washington D.C. 20215(202) 225-5161, (202) 225-5163 (fax); Ukiah office, 559 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, 95482, 707-671-7449; 671-7449 (Fax); in Fort Bragg, 430 N. Franklin St. PO Box 2208, Fort Bragg, 95437, 962-0933, 962-0905 (fax); in Eureka, 317 Third St. Suite 1, Eureka 95501, 407-3585, 4073559 (fax); in San Rafael, 999 Fifth Ave, Suite 290, San Rafael, 94901, (415) 258-9657, (415) 258-9913 fax.
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