Action I’m Taking to Defend Our Democracy

January 11, 2021

Hello,  
 
It has been a traumatic week for America. The actions taken to incite insurrection at the Capitol last week demand accountability. Many of you have reached out asking what steps I am taking to defend our democracy and hold President Trump accountable, so I’d like to share with you this update on my recent actions. 
 
I have joined:   

  • Articles of Impeachment that I expect to vote on this week, which were introduced in the House today along with 213 colleagues. 
  • A resolution calling for invoking the 25th Amendment to immediately remove Trump from office. We attempted to pass this resolution by unanimous consent today, however House Republicans objected. In the upcoming days we will hold a recorded vote to pass this resolution.  
  • A letter calling on Department of Justice to charge perpetrators. 
  • A resolution to sanction and remove lawmakers who supported the insurrection under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
  • A letter calling for investigation into why Capitol Police allowed rioters to enter the Capitol, while peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters were met with militarized presence. 
  • A letter calling for inquiry into the National Guard’s delayed response. 
  • A letter urging that Congress remain in session to address the assault on our democracy. 
  • A letter calling for the creation of an independent commission to investigate the security breach and United States Capitol Police failures. 
  • A letter to the FBI on the role of online extremism in the insurrection. 

To track my efforts as your representative, please subscribe to my newsletter, and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As I continue my important work for the people of California’s Second District, please don’t hesitate to contact my office for assistance if you are in need.  
 
Thank you, and stay well, 
 
Jared Huffman 
Member of Congress