Tostino · February 6, 2025 01:55
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 Dear Representative Bilirakis,

 I am writing to you as a concerned constituent regarding recent developments at the Department of the Treasury. The reported situation with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) having access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's payment systems raises grievous constitutional concerns about the separation of powers and Congress's fundamental role in our government.

 This is not merely a technical matter of administrative access – it represents a fundamental threat to Congress's constitutional authority. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service controls the distribution of over $6 trillion in payments annually, including Social Security benefits, federal salaries, and other critical disbursements that Congress has specifically authorized. Allowing DOGE to access these payment systems effectively places a private organization between Congress and its constitutionally mandated power to direct federal spending, creating an unprecedented breach in the separation of powers that our founders established.

 Consider how Republicans would rightfully react if a Democratic administration had given private actors connected to George Soros direct access to the Treasury's payment systems. Our party has consistently stood against executive overreach and defended strict constitutional limits on government power. We must maintain these principles consistently, regardless of which party is in power, or we risk setting precedents that could be exploited by future Democratic administrations to completely bypass congressional authority.

 As my representative, I urge you to:

 1. Exercise your oversight authority to investigate the scope of DOGE's access to Treasury systems
 2. Ensure that congressional appropriations are being faithfully executed as required by law
 3. Protect Congress's constitutional power of the purse from executive branch overreach

 Your position as a member of Congress gives you both the authority and responsibility to address this situation. The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to our system of government, and Congress must actively defend its constitutional prerogatives.

 I would appreciate hearing your position on this matter and what specific actions you plan to take to protect Congress's constitutional authority over federal spending.

 Sincerely,
 [my name]
 [my address]
	Dear Representative Bilirakis,

	I am writing to you as a concerned constituent regarding recent developments at the Department of the Treasury. The reported situation with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) having access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's payment systems raises grievous constitutional concerns about the separation of powers and Congress's fundamental role in our government.

	This is not merely a technical matter of administrative access – it represents a fundamental threat to Congress's constitutional authority. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service controls the distribution of over $6 trillion in payments annually, including Social Security benefits, federal salaries, and other critical disbursements that Congress has specifically authorized. Allowing DOGE to access these payment systems effectively places a private organization between Congress and its constitutionally mandated power to direct federal spending, creating an unprecedented breach in the separation of powers that our founders established.

	Consider how Republicans would rightfully react if a Democratic administration had given private actors connected to George Soros direct access to the Treasury's payment systems. Our party has consistently stood against executive overreach and defended strict constitutional limits on government power. We must maintain these principles consistently, regardless of which party is in power, or we risk setting precedents that could be exploited by future Democratic administrations to completely bypass congressional authority.

	As my representative, I urge you to:

	1. Exercise your oversight authority to investigate the scope of DOGE's access to Treasury systems
	2. Ensure that congressional appropriations are being faithfully executed as required by law
	3. Protect Congress's constitutional power of the purse from executive branch overreach

	Your position as a member of Congress gives you both the authority and responsibility to address this situation. The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to our system of government, and Congress must actively defend its constitutional prerogatives.

	I would appreciate hearing your position on this matter and what specific actions you plan to take to protect Congress's constitutional authority over federal spending.

	Sincerely,
	[my name]
	[my address]