1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

Urgent Request to Subpoena Elon Musk Over Unauthorized Access to Treasury Payment Systems I write to you today with grave concern regarding recent reports that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s highly sensitive payment systems. This system processes $6 trillion annually, including Social Security benefits, Medicare disbursements, tax refunds, and federal salaries . As your constituent, I urge you to immediately subpoena Mr. Musk to compel answers about this unprecedented access, which threatens both Americans’ privacy and the stability of our government’s financial infrastructure. Key Concerns Requiring Investigation 1. Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data** Mr. Musk’s team has reportedly gained “read-only” access to Treasury systems containing personal information for hundreds of millions of Americans, including Social Security numbers, bank accounts, and home addresses . This raises alarming questions: - What specific data did Mr. Musk’s team gather, and under what legal authority? - Why was access granted despite Mr. Musk’s extensive conflicts of interest, including business ties to China, a nation with documented cyber-espionage activities ? 2. Political Meddling in Critical Systems The abrupt resignation of David Lebryk, a 30-year Treasury veteran who resisted granting DOGE access, suggests internal opposition to this move . Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has warned that such meddling risks “severe damage to our country and the economy” . We must determine: - Whether DOGE intends to unilaterally withhold congressionally approved funds, as implied by Mr. Musk’s social media posts alleging “fraudulent” payments . - How safeguards are enforced to prevent operational disruptions or data breaches in systems built on outdated COBOL infrastructure . 3. Lack of Accountability Despite bipartisan outrage, congressional Republicans blocked a subpoena for Mr. Musk earlier this week . Meanwhile, DOGE’s actions—including freezing USAID funding and dismantling diversity initiatives—have been executed without congressional oversight . This undermines democratic checks and balances. I implore you to: - Subpoena Elon Musk to testify under oath about the scope, purpose, and legality of DOGE’s access to Treasury systems. - **Demand full transparency** from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, including: - The legal justification for granting access . - A list of DOGE personnel with system permissions and their security clearances . - Documentation of all communications between DOGE and Treasury officials . - Support Senator Warren and Wyden’s request for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into this breach . Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response