1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The actions of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in accessing vast troves of sensitive personal data from federal agencies represent an alarming violation of privacy rights. As reported, DOGE staffers have gained access to records containing information on federal employees, disaster victims, student loan recipients, taxpayer details, and more - all without proper justification or oversight. This unbridled data grab not only violates long-standing privacy protections but also undermines public trust in the government's ability to safeguard personal information. The Privacy Act of 1974 was enacted specifically to prevent such abuses of power and preserve citizens' reasonable expectation of privacy when providing personal details to federal agencies. I urge you to take immediate action to halt DOGE's unwarranted access to this confidential data and enforce strict compliance with the Privacy Act across all federal agencies. Failure to do so would enable the continued erosion of fundamental civil liberties and open the door to potential misuse of private information for political purposes - the very danger the Privacy Act was intended to prevent. Upholding these crucial privacy safeguards is essential to preserving democratic principles and restoring faith in our institutions. As an elected official of the United States, it is your responsibility to speak out against any overreach that would undermine both history and the rule of law -- in this case, how they apply to the personal information of the American people. The world is watching. Do your part.