1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

I am writing as a constituent to demand immediate Senate oversight into the executive branch’s documented misappropriation of taxpayer funds. Recent reporting reveals that federal agencies are airing campaign-style television commercials bearing the disclaimer “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” Reports indicate these ads were paid for by redirecting taxpayer money Congress explicitly set aside for border security, drug interdiction, and officer memorials. This is not merely a political scandal; it is a direct violation of federal law and our constitutional framework: Constitutional Violations: Article I, Section 9 grants the power of the purse exclusively to Congress. Redirecting or withholding appropriated funds violates the Appropriations Clause and the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Statutory Violations: Using public dollars for partisan advertising violates the Purpose Statute (31 U.S.C. § 1301(a)), the Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341), long-standing anti-propaganda prohibitions, and the Hatch Act. Procurement Irregularities: These actions coincide with hundreds of millions in no-bid advertising contracts routed through newly formed entities, alongside improper attempts to use federal channels to influence voters. The executive branch cannot be permitted to treat taxpayer dollars as a personal political fund. Appropriations laws do not enforce themselves—Congress must act to defend its authority and hold officials accountable. I urge you to take the following concrete steps immediately: 1. Request formal, expedited investigations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency Inspectors General. 2. Convene public hearings and issue subpoenas for agency procurement logs, spending contracts, and OMB communications. 3. Introduce legislation strengthening enforcement mechanisms and penalties under the Antideficiency Act. Thank you for your attention to this critical threat to the rule of law. I look forward to your response outlining the actions you will take.