1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my serious concern about a recent message posted on the official HUD.gov website that appears to constitute a clear violation of the Hatch Act. The message displayed on HUD.gov reads: "The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need." This statement represents an egregious misuse of a federal government website for partisan political purposes. The Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 7321-7326) explicitly prohibits federal employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, in a federal facility, or using federal property—including government websites. The use of inflammatory partisan language like "Radical Left" on an official .gov domain transforms a government communication platform into a vehicle for political messaging. This is precisely the type of conduct the Hatch Act was designed to prevent, ensuring that federal resources serve all Americans regardless of political affiliation, not advance one party's political interests. I urge you to: - Formally request an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel into this apparent Hatch Act violation - Demand immediate removal of this partisan messaging from HUD.gov - Seek assurances from HUD leadership that official government communications will remain nonpartisan and comply with federal law - Consider what oversight mechanisms are needed to prevent future misuse of federal websites for political purposes The American people deserve a government that serves everyone equally and maintains the integrity of official communications. I trust you will take swift action to address this matter. Thank you for your attention to this urgent concern.