ared Huffman represents California’s 2nd Congressional District which spans the North Coast of the state, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, and includes Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte counties. He was first elected to Congress in November 2012 and currently serves on the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. In the 117th Congress, he chairs the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife, with jurisdiction over federal water projects, fisheries management, coastal zone and oceans policy, and wildlife and endangered species. Jared also founded the Congressional Freethought Caucus to promote sound public policy based on reason, science and moral values, while protecting the secular character of government and championing the value of freedom of thought worldwide.
As a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus, I proudly represent a district rich with indigenous diversity. There are more than 25 federally-recognized tribes in California’s 2nd District, more than any other single congressional district outside of the state of Alaska. These Tribes include:
Living up to the promises the United States has made to Native Americans may not be easy, but it is necessary. I am working with my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee to help improve tribal access to health care, justice, housing, education, and sustainable economic growth. That also includes standing up to President Trump when he ignores tribal interests to expedite the Dakota Access Pipeline or to undermine the Bears Ears National Monument.
Many tribes still retain fishery and water rights, including on some of California’s most productive salmon strongholds. It is imperative that we continue to honor our trust responsibilities to Native American Tribes and work together to make sure that our rivers, streams, and native fish populations remain healthy for future generations.