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Request for Congressional Oversight Regarding FCC Conduct

To: Rep. Gillen, Sen. Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand

From: A verified voter in Valley Stream, NY

February 17

I am writing as your constituent to request immediate oversight and investigation into actions taken by Donald Trump (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) that may involve the politicization or weaponization of the Federal Communications Commission (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1). The FCC is an independent regulatory agency tasked with overseeing communications infrastructure and enforcing rules in the public interest. It was never intended to function as a political enforcement tool or as leverage against media organizations, technology companies, or speech platforms based on viewpoint. Recent actions and public statements raise serious concerns about: • Potential pressure on the FCC to target specific media outlets or corporations. • The use of regulatory authority in retaliation for protected speech. • Undermining the independence of an agency designed to operate free from partisan interference. Regardless of party affiliation, weaponizing regulatory bodies for political ends erodes public trust and weakens democratic institutions. Independent agencies must remain independent. I respectfully urge you to: 1. Request formal oversight hearings. 2. Seek documentation and communications related to any directives or pressure involving FCC enforcement decisions. 3. Publicly reaffirm Congress’s role in safeguarding the independence of federal regulatory agencies. This is not about party politics. It is about preserving constitutional guardrails and ensuring that federal power is not used selectively or retaliatorily. Please inform me of what steps you intend to take in response to these concerns. Thank you for your service and attention to this matter.

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